International English Qualifications Frequently Asked Questions

Background

Who is City & Guilds?

With over 125 years of experience City & Guilds is a leading provider of qualifications. We have over 8500 approved centres in over 80 countries offering our qualifications.

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Are they the same as Pitman?

Pitman has been part of City & Guilds for over 10 years. Two years ago after a period of dual branding the Pitman brand was finally phased out and now all products use the City & Guilds brand.

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Where can I get more information on the exams offered by City & Guilds?

You can check out our website www.cityandguilds.com or contact one of our International branches. Contact details for the branches can also be obtained from the website.

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Where are City & Guilds' International branch offices?

We have three major international hubs: London (servicing Europe, the Gulf regions, the Caribbean and Americas), Johannesburg (servicing Africa), and Singapore (servicing Asia, Australia and New Zealand).

For further information please visit www.cityandguilds.com/internationalcontacts.

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Who are the City & Guilds qualifications recognised by?

City & Guilds works with employers, governments, professional associations, universities and colleges globally to ensure that our qualifications act as a passport to further learning or employment wherever in the world our learners are. Some of these partners appear on our recognitions list - a group of organisations that actively seek City & Guilds qualification holders.

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Where is City & Guilds based?

The head office is based in London, but there are a network of regional sales offices in the UK, as well as international branches and representatives.

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