Case study
Name: Anna Lobascio
Country: Italy
Job title:
Personnel Administrator
Organisation: Kraft
'I've been working for Kraft in Turin, Italy, since 1999. I'm the Plant Personnel Administrator, handling employment, training and auditing.
'Kraft is a multinational company, founded in the US and operating in 68 countries worldwide, so writing, speaking and understanding English is important.
'Studying English for Speakers of Other Languages locally, with my colleagues at Turin's Oxford Chieri Centre, has been really helpful. Getting a First Class Pass was a huge bonus, too.'
General English Qualifications
These qualifications are aimed at learners who need to prove and improve their English to communicate in everyday scenarios. Set at six levels and developed from the Common European Framework (CEF), each qualification targets different language skills. They can be taken separately or as a combined qualification.
International ESOL
International ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) is a communicative test of English language proficiency focusing on reading, writing and listening skills. There are six levels aimed at the levels of the CEF.
International Spoken ESOL
International Spoken ESOL is a communicative test of speaking skills which assesses a candidate's ability to interact with others and use spoken English in everyday contexts. There are six levels aimed at the levels of the CEF.
English for Young Learners
City & Guilds also has a range of English Language tests suitable for use with 8 - 14 year olds. They are designed to give these students the important first steps on their path of English language development.