From now on, obtain the language certification of the Oxford University For academic and professional development, it is a simple, agile and uncomplicated process for students. Oxford University Pressthe publisher of the prominent British educational institution, launched in Argentina its advanced English exam corresponding to the CEFR level C1 (Common European Framework of Reference).
It is a more flexible and faster alternative compared to traditional exams, whose objective is certify the level of English to be presented to institutions in the business and educational world.
What is the new Oxford Advanced English exam like in Argentina?
The novelty of the evaluation lies in its adaptive characterthat is, it adjusts the difficulty of the questions based on the examinee’s answers.
The cost of the exam ranges between US$100 and US$120 and can be taken from the age of 16 and can be taken at any time of the year.
Time is one of the advantages of the test as it can be completed online at up to two hours at a location authorized by the Oxford University Press Department within Argentina.
The exam is innovative and has unique features. “differentials”as explained Maria Elena Pignataroresponsible for the implementation of Oxford Test of English in Argentina, in dialogue with Scope.
In the evaluation stage, four aspects are tested: reading comprehension, listening, oral and written expression. The results of the first two modules are delivered immediately online. To know the grade of the other two, You have to wait about five business days.
“One of the differentials is that it is an exam that certifies the three levels, this is adaptive technology: the person takes the exam to evaluate performance and will calibrate the level, there the system will give the A2, B1 and B2 certificate” accurate Pignatero.
“Preparation is another of the differentials: you don’t need rigorous preparation. The philosophy of this plan is that it is an assessment for learning, so that the student knows where he is and continues advancing in his cycle of knowledge” he added.
The certificate can be viewed online, and the site also offers a verification system for use by work and education institutions in case they need to verify the certification.
The certificate from the Oxford It does not expire, what can happen is that the institution that recognizes it can request a certain time.
About level C1
Since May 2024, the exam for level C1 of the Oxford Test of English Advancedwhich is recognised by more than 600 educational and work institutions worldwide. It was officially launched last Wednesday at the British Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Certification C1 is considered a “language requirement” for entry to Oxford University courses. The new higher level test is added to the Oxford Test of English and the Oxford Test of English for Schoolsnow available in the country.
Pignatero He said: “The objective is to support students, educational institutions and teachers in learning English as a foreign language. Our materials reflect the latest methodological trends.”
Regarding the reception from the educational community, the representative of Oxford He stressed that it is positive. “They see it as a solution and something different,” he said.
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As for the exam instance, which breaks with the idea of traditional evaluation, Pignatero He stressed that “it is a much more individual experience, in which each student is at his or her own pace, immersed in his or her task,” which avoids delays and complications at the group level for those being evaluated.
“For institutions it is a relief, they no longer have to define who can take the exam and who can’t, that is over. All students can take the exam and after the exam, the certificate is what will determine what level each student is at,” he added.
The level of English language in Argentina
According to the latest data released by the English Level Index According to the English Proficiency Index of EF (Education First), an international language teaching company, Argentina leads the list of Latin American countries that master the English language. Globally, it is ranked 28th with a high level of proficiency.
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