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A world of opportunities for your students, your teachers and your school through addvantage

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Why register candidates for exams with the British Council and join Addvantage?

Our heritage. The British Council is the UK’s international

organisation for cultural relations and educational

opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and

understanding between the people of the UK and

other countries. We do this by making a positive

contribution to the UK and the countries we work

with – changing lives by creating opportunities,

building connections and engendering trust.

Our work in English aims to bring high-quality

language materials to every learner and teacher

who wants them. In developing and post-conflict

countries, we teach English and train teachers

through radio, web and TV broadcasts. We offer

more than three million UK examinations

worldwide, helping people gain access to trusted

qualifications to support their career and study

prospects.

We have been in Austria since 1946 and have

many years’ experience of delivering exams. In

the last 5 years alone, over 20,000 people in

Austria have taken UK qualifications through us to

help them achieve their career or academic

goals.

Our expertise. Over 70 examination boards and educational

institutions trust us to deliver their exams around

the world. We are recognised for our integrity and

professionalism in delivering high-quality exam

services and English teaching and training. Our

expert level of knowledge and skill in examination

management ensures the delivery of exams is

100 per cent secure, transparent and fully

compliant with exam board regulations.

We can organise exam day sessions from small to

very large groups of candidates for a wide range

of exam dates and locations. Your students can

take exams in a modern and comfortable venue

or we may be able to organise the exam at your

school. The exams we offer are widely known and

recognised by schools, universities and employers

in Austria and around the world. We are world

leaders in delivering computer-based tests.

Your assurance. When you register your students to take exams

with the British Council you will enjoy the benefits

of working with a trusted and professional

organisation. We care about your students’

success in exams and in their lives beyond the

classroom. You can rest assured that we listen to

your assessment needs and tailor our exam

services to meet them.

Our dedicated exams team works together with

you to make sure the exam registration process

runs smoothly. On the day of the exam our highly-

trained and approachable staff ensure that

everyone’s experience of taking an exam with us

is positive and fair. We are committed to

providing a safe and inclusive environment for

children and adults to take exams.

Your advantage. As an Addvantage member you will receive an

attractive package of benefits and enhanced

services according to your membership level

along with our commitment to you as one of our

partners. Addvantage offers your students and

teachers support and training with exam

preparation. We provide parents with information

and guidance about exams and organise events

and competitions to motivate your students and

celebrate their success. By working with us you

can access opportunities to promote your school

and grow your network.

Addvantage is more than just about exams. It’s

about helping students, teachers and schools

perform to the best of their ability and benefit

from everything the British Council has to offer

from high-quality resources for learning, teaching

and assessing English to developing cultural

relations with the UK.

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How does addvantage work? Our member scheme runs from 1 January to 31 December every year. We will take into account all candidates that you register to sit for Cambridge English Qualifications within this period. For each candidate registered you earn one point.

Points: Membership:

1-30 Basic

31+ Premium

The total number of candidates registered will determine your level of membership: Basic or Premium. Each level has attractive and exclusive benefits for you to enjoy during the whole of the following year. The more exams you register, the greater the benefits you receive.

The terms and conditions for addvantage membership, including the use of the logos and straplines, are outlined in the application form. By signing the form, you agree to abide by them. The addvantage member logo can be used on your digital and printed promotional materials. We welcome new schools and institutions to join Addvantage. If you are a new member, you can start using the logo immediately after submitting the signed application form.

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English language exams

At the British Council in Austria we offer English language exams for all ages and abilities including Cambridge

English Qualifications and IELTS.

Why choose Cambridge English Qualifications?

Cambridge English Qualifications are in-depth exams that make learning English enjoyable, effective and

rewarding. They encourage continuous progression with a clear path to improving language skills. Each

qualification focuses on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), enabling learners

to develop speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. Cambridge English Qualifications help you to:

Develop your students’ skills and confidence

Structure your language-learning curriculum

Evaluate your students’ progress

Help your students prepare for higher level exams

In Austria we organise Cambridge English Qualifications to suit your students’ needs including all levels within

Schools, General and higher education and Business portfolios. We deliver both paper-based and computer-

based formats in a wide range of locations and multiple dates including in Vienna and St.Pölten.

When you prepare and enter students for Cambridge English Qualifications, your school automatically

becomes a Cambridge English preparation centre and gains access to many benefits including free resources

for learners and teachers and marketing support for your school. You will join a network of over 50,000

preparation centres in more than 130 different countries. Through Addvantage we will guide you on

everything that is available to you and offer you further exclusive high-quality materials and resources,

developed by the British Council, that help your students prepare for these exams.

Name of

exam

CEFR

Level

Achievement Content Score Test

Format

A2 Key for

Schools

& A2 Key

A2 This qualification helps learners

to fully develop their everyday

written and spoken English at

Level A2. It shows that a student

can use English to communicate

in simple situations. The exam

builds on the skills students have

achieved at A2 Flyers.

Three

papers:

Reading and

Writing,

Listening,

Speaking

Pass with

Distinction,

Pass with

Merit, Pass,

Level A1

Paper Based

B1 Preliminary

for Schools

& B1 Preliminary

B1 This qualification shows that a

student has mastered the basics

of English and now has practical

language skills for everyday use.

It is an important and logical

step in a student’s language

learning journey between A2

Key for Schools and B2 First for

Schools.

Three

papers:

Reading and

Writing,

Listening,

Speaking

Pass with

Distinction,

Pass with

Merit, Pass,

Level A2

Paper Based

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Name of

exam

CEFR

Level

Achievement Content Score Test

Format

B2 First for

Schools & B2

First

B2 This qualification is a great way

for learners to prepare for

higher level exams, and shows

they have the language skills

needed to communicate

confidently in an English-

speaking environment whether it

may be for work or social

purposes.

Four papers:

Reading and

Use of

English,

Writing,

Listening,

Speaking

Grade A, B

or C or level

B1

Paper Based

C1 Advanced C1 This is proof of high-level

achievement in English for

students preparing for university

or professional life. This exam is

the logical step in your language

learning journey between B2

First and C2 Proficiency.

Four papers:

Reading and

Use of

English,

Writing,

Listening,

Speaking

Grade A, B

or C or level

B2

Paper Based

C2 Proficiency C2

This qualification shows the

world that you have mastered

English to an exceptional level,

with the fluency and

sophistication of a highly

competent English speaker.

Preparing for and passing the

exam means you have the level

of English that’s needed to study

or work in a very senior

professional or academic

environment, for example on a

postgraduate or PhD

programme.

Four papers:

Reading and

Use of

English,

Writing,

Listening,

Speaking

Grade A, B

or C or level

C1

Paper Based

Visit our website for more information about all the Cambridge English Qualifications we offer:

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Why choose IELTS?

The international English language testing system (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language

proficiency test for higher education and global migration. Over three million IELTS tests were taken around

the world last year. IELTS is recognised by over 10,000 organisations in over 140 countries worldwide,

including educational institutions, employers, governments, immigration authorities and professional bodies.

Through Addvantage we offer specific benefits and a package of support materials full of expert advice and

practice resources to help your students prepare and do well in the test. Take IELTS with the British Council

and your test-takers can expect the best possible experience:

Expert support: from videos and books to online interactive courses

Free access to Road to IELTS: the British Council’s online preparation course

Convenient dates and locations

Easy booking and online registration

Obtain your results quickly

Special arrangements for candidates with special needs

We organise IELTS tests in different test centres across Austria including in Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg,

Klagenfurt, and tests take place around 2 times per month.

Name of

test

CEFR

Level

Achievement Content Score

IELTS

Academic

A1 – C2

This is a high stakes test that can

certify your level in English for entry

into Academic Institutions / Programs,

in (country) and internationally or to

join a professional organisation in an

English-speaking country.

4 parts of the

test: Listening,

Reading,

Writing and

Speaking.

Band scale

1 (lowest) – 9

(highest)

A score in each skill

and an overall band

score.

IELTS

General

Training

A1 – C2

This is a high stakes test that can certify up to proficient level for general English needs such as training or studying below degree level and working in and/or emigrating to an English-speaking country.

4 parts of the

test: Listening,

Reading,

Writing and

Speaking.

Band scale 1

(lowest) – 9

(highest)

A score in each skill

and an overall band

score.

Visit our website for more information about taking IELTS with the British Council:

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What benefits does an addvantage membership provide in 2019? We offer a wide range of benefits aimed at supporting your students, your teachers and your school.

We will announce more exclusive offers for addvantage members regularly throughout the year! * Subject to prior arrangement with British Council's Examinations Services Team in Austria

addvantage Benefits Basic Premium

Access to the British Council’s LearnEnglish Exams personalised practice website for your B2 First, B2 First for Schools and C1 Advanced candidates. The website has advice, tips, strategies, online practice and the option to submit one writing and one speaking answer online and receive feedback from a British Council expert. https://learn-english-exams.britishcouncil.org/

Free British Council exam practice resources for your IELTS students. www.roadtoielts.com/testdrive

Free Word Power Android app for your IELTS students. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubl.ielts

Our Addvantage newsletter with information, help and advice for exam preparation and guidance on high-quality resources available from British Council and Cambridge Assessment English.

Access to Cambridge English Webinars for your teachers

Lesson plans and ideas for the classroom for your teachers developed

by the British Council

An Addvantage membership certificate and logo

Access to Cambridge Assessment English marketing and promotional

materials

A preparation account to the British Council platform for easy online registration

Our Parent’s Guide to English language exams and helping children with exam preparation available to download

Two free IELTS, Aptis or Cambridge English Qualifications of your choice

x

The option to have certificates sent directly to candidates* x

British Council representative to attend your school’s certificate ceremony*

x

Exams on your premises* x

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How do I register candidates with the British Council and join addvantage?

It’s easy to start registering your students for exams with the British Council and join our Addvantage member

scheme.

We welcome all new schools and institutions that would like to work with us. If you have a group of exam

candidates, we can complete their exam registration for you. We will also offer you extra benefits and

enhanced services a member of Addvantage.

We work with a wide range of schools in towns and cities across Austria from language centres to state,

private and international schools.

What you do What we do

1 Contact us for more information about

offering exams and tell us about your

school and your students’ exam needs.

Give you all the information you need to get

started such as our exam dates, locations,

support with learning and teaching resources,

marketing support, how to register your

students and how to get the exam results.

2 Register your candidates for exams

quickly and easily with our online

registration system and pay one

collective payment.

Guide you with your students’ registration and

take care of all the exam administration.

3 Send us your completed Addvantage

application form.

Confirm your membership.

4 Start enjoying your membership benefits

right away.

Send you a welcome pack which includes the

Addvantage member logo and promotional

materials for your school.

5 Continue to register candidates each year

to stay a member.

Offer an attractive package of benefits and

enhanced services each year.

Please visit our website for more information about the exams we organise at schools and institutions in

Austria and our Addvantage member scheme.

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About our exam partner

The British Council offers exams on behalf of UK awarding organisations, professional bodies and universities

in 95 countries across the globe. We understand the importance of maintaining the quality, integrity and

standards of international qualifications and impose a rigorous Quality and Compliance Assessment process to

ensure the highest standards of examination administration at all stages of delivery. Our highly-trained and

professional staff ensure customer servicing excellence on behalf of the UK awarding bodies we work with

and our strong passion for supporting learners and teachers is evident in the services we offer in conjunction

with the exam delivery.

One such collaboration with a UK awarding body is our long-standing one with Cambridge Assessment English

for their range of Cambridge English Qualifications. Globally, the British Council collaborates with Cambridge

Assessment English in 50 countries with the aim of helping people learn English and proving their skills to the

world. Cambridge English Qualifications reflect a path towards learning English, step by step. They include a

range of exams that motivate people of all ages and abilities to learn English and develop practical skills for

the real world. These qualifications are recognised by over 20,000 thousand organisations world-wide.

Our work in cultural relations

In addition to exams, we work with many partners in Austria and across the world to create innovative and

high-performing joint programmes. Our work in the area of cultural relations is aimed at building long lasting

relationships with individuals and organisations. We collaborate closely with partners to identify, design and

implement specific activities in the field of arts, education and society where the relationship with the UK can

add significant value.

We share news and information about our cultural relations work with our Addvantage members on a regular

basis through our newsletter.

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Frequently Asked Questions How will my level of membership in 2019 be calculated? For each candidate you registered for Cambridge English Qualifications that took place in 2018, (A2 Key for Schools & A2 Key (KET), B1 Preliminary for Schools & B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First for Schools & B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), B1 Business Preliminary (BEC P), B2 Business Vantage (BEC V), C1 Business Higher (BEC H), through the British Council you earned one point. This only applies to candidates registered through the preparation centre in bulk, i.e. where one payment was made, and one group entry form submitted. The total number of points earned in 2018 entitles you to one of two levels of membership. Each level has its own benefits for you to enjoy in 2019. Do I have to register a minimum number of candidates in 2018 to claim my benefits? No. Your level of membership and benefits are based on the number of points you earned in the previous year. For example, if you earned 40 points in 2018, you are entitled to a Premium level of membership and its benefits in 2019, regardless of the number of candidates you register in 2019. The points you get in 2018 will be used to calculate your membership level in 2019. What does joining Addvantage commit me to? Nothing. Joining Addvantage simply means that you can access the benefits of your 2018 entries. You can stop your membership at any time if you no longer want to use the benefits. Can I join up with other schools to increase our joint level of membership? No, this programme is applicable for individual schools and institutions only. How do I pay the candidate fee if I am entitled to free tests (Premium memberships only)? If you are entitled to free tests you will be given voucher numbers with your membership certificate. The vouchers can be used against any exams in 2019. Simply add the voucher number(s) to your registration and deduct the amount accordingly. For example, if you wish to register 25 candidates for B2 First (FCE) and would like to use 2 vouchers, you only need to calculate 23 B2 First (FCE) fees. Please note that vouchers can only be used for exam registrations in the actual membership year by the institution entitled to them.

addvantage Terms and Conditions 2019 General Conditions 1. These terms and conditions define the rules, scope and conditions of participation in the member scheme

offered by the British Council, hereafter referred to as ‘addvantage’ for 2018. 2. The addvantage member scheme is fully owned and operated by the British Council. 3. Institutions that join the addvantage member scheme will have collected their points from 1 January 2018

to 31 December 2018. 4. Points collected in 2018 will be used to determine membership level in 2019.

5. Benefits according to membership level apply from 1 March 2019 to 31 December 2019.

Rules for participation 6. addvantage is open to any institution which registers one or more candidates with the British Council in

Austria for any of the following exams: Cambridge English Qualifications (A2 Key for Schools & A2 Key (KET), B1 Preliminary for Schools & B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First for Schools & B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), B1 Business Preliminary (BEC P), B2 Business Vantage (BEC V), C1 Business Higher (BEC H).

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How do I become a member of Addvantage? 7. For each candidate you registered in 2018 for a Cambridge English Qualification through the British

Council in Austria you earned one point.

8. To become a member of our addvantage programme, please complete and sign the application form and return by fax, post or e-mail to:

Kirsten Drysdale Exams Coordinator

British Council Siebensterngasse 21, 1070 Vienna

F: +43 (1) 533 26 16 77 exams@britishcouncil.at

9. Member institutions have the right to cancel their membership at any time. This should be done in writing

to the address given above. The membership will be cancelled as soon as the British Council in Austria has received the written notification requesting this and benefits can no longer be claimed. Please note that benefits must be claimed by the end of the year. Vouchers can only be used for exam registrations.

10. Included in membership are our standard examinations services. 11. The British Council will provide promotional material for Addvantage members including a British Council

Addvantage membership certificate and the use of the British Council Addvantage logo according to the British Council’s brand guidelines. Display or distribution of these materials is at the discretion of the member.

12. Should the member wish to communicate their Addvantage membership by any other method, this must

be agreed with the British Council in Austria in writing, well in advance of any such communication.

Disclaimer 13. The British Council is committed to delivering the examinations services according to the rules and

regulations set by the examining boards. However, we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions, which are caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled, or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal services as soon as possible and the British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or re-testing at a later date.

Amendments to the regulations 14. The British Council reserves the right to end the programme prior to the date mentioned in earlier

sections or to extend it beyond this date upon announcement. The British Council reserves the right to introduce amendments to these regulations and undertakes to inform the members of the scheme of the amendments by email or post. Such amendments will be valid and effective as of the date of the notification to the members or at any later date stated by the British Council in the relevant notification.

Data Protection

15. The British Council will use the information you are providing in connection with processing your member scheme registration. The lawful basis for processing your information is the performance of a contract.

Data Controller is the British Council, Siebensterngasse 21, 1070 Vienna, +43 (1) 533 26 16 77, exams@britishcouncil.at. You can exercise your rights as a data subject by contacting us at IGDisclosures@britishcouncil.org. We will keep your information for a period of 2 years after the end of your membership. For detailed information, please refer to the privacy section of our corporate website, www.britishcouncil.org/privacy or contact us in Vienna.

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

ADDVANTAGE MEMBER SCHEME

I would like to activate addvantage membership for our school/institution. I have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions.

School

name

Address

Town Post code

Telephone

Fax

Mobile

phone

E-mail

Website

Contact

person

Signature:

Date:

Please send one copy of this form by fax or post or email to the English Exams Coordinator:

Kirsten Drysdale Exams Coordinator

British Council Siebensterngasse 21, 1070 Vienna

F: +43 (1) 533 26 16 77 exams@britishcouncil.at