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August 2020 | Updates Vol. 1

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Welcome to our latest newsletter edition!

In this edition, we announce the opening of registrations for the ABRSM Practical session and Cambridge English. Cambridge International registrations are continuing with late fees registrations.

You can also still apply to join the ‘Young Journalists’ team in Cyprus as part of the COOPower project. Applications for this interested opportunity are open until 18 August.

As always, we highlight the latest resources for teachers, schools and loyalty scheme members.

Finally, read about how English teachers are coping with Covid-19. 

Thank you for staying up to date with the British Council and wishing you a restful summer!

Best wishes,

British Council Cyprus

 
 
 

In this edition, you will find information about the following topics:

  1. Cambridge English Qualifications - Registrations open
  2. ABRSM Practical 2 session - Registrations open
  3. Call for COOPower Young Journalists
  4. More test dates and locations with Computer Delivered IELTS
  5. Continue to prepare for IELTS through our free online preparation courses and our new personal tutoring service
  6. Resources available for our Addvantage members
  7. UK Higher Education News
  8. Report on how English language teachers are coping with the effects of #Covid-19
 
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1. Cambridge English Qualifications - Registrations open

 

The registration period for the Cambridge English Qualifications October 2020 exam session, is now open until 5 September 2020.

  • A2 Key (KET) for Schools
  • B1 Preliminary (PET) for Schools      
  • B2 First (FCE) for Schools

Exam date (for all levels): Saturday, 17 October 2020, Nicosia.

Click on the link below and select the option 'Cambridge English Qualifications'.

 

Register for Cambridge English exams
 
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2. ABRSM Practical 2 session - Registrations open

We are happy to announce that registration for the ABRSM practical examination session will open on 10 August. We will be accepting applications for Practical 2 examination session from 10th to 21st August.

We aim to start the examination period in mid-October to be able to accommodate as many applicants as possible.

Please email us the completed applications along with a copy of your payment to contact.abrsm@cy.britishcouncil.org

Important notes

  • Any forms received after the specified deadline will be charged with €30 late entry fee.
  • All registrations with the deposit slip should be received by the British Council within 5 days of payment.
  • We DO NOT accept entries by fax.
Register for ABRSM Practical 2
 
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3. Call for COOPower Young Journalists

British Council is excited to introduce an opportunity to join a ‘Young Journalists’ team in Cyprus as part of the COOPower project.

Are you passionate about social change and interested in capturing the stories of people who work in innovative projects that have a social impact? If so, and you have a background in journalism, social media or communications, apply to join a team of young journalists in Cyprus.

Deadline for Submissions: 18th of August at 23:59 EEST.

Learn more
 
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4. More test dates and locations with Computer Delivered IELTS

Our test centres have now reopened with extra health and safety precautions in place. Check our updated schedule that offers more test dates for computer-delivered and paper-based IELTS.

Book your IELTS test now
 

5. Continue to prepare for IELTS through our free online preparation courses and our new personal tutoring service

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Understanding IELTS: Speaking (starts 10 August)

Find out what you need to know about the IELTS Speaking test and learn how to improve your test performance.

 
Join course for free
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Understanding IELTS: Reading (starts 10 August)

Find out what you need to know about the IELTS Reading test and learn techniques and strategies to improve your test performance.

 
Join course for free
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MyTutor - personal online English tutor

MyTutor is our new personal tutoring service offering 30-minute, one-to-one, online English lessons with British Council approved tutors.

Whether you have already booked, or are planning to book your IELTS soon, our highly qualified tutors will develop a study plan with you to focus on the areas you need to improve.

Get your first session for €1.

 
Learn more
 

6. Resources available for our Addvantage members

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Teaching for Success: The Classroom and the World

Explore 21st-century skills, ICT and multilingual approaches with this English language teaching professional development course.

 
Join free course
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Cambridge’s Teach English Online Course

Due to popular demand, Cambridge is offering once again the opportunity for teachers to join the free award-winning Teach English Online course. During the 4-week course you’ll learn how to plan and deliver effective online English lessons.

 
Join Teach English Online course
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A three-day learning experience

Get ready for the future of teaching English with the Cambridge Live Experience! Join Cambridge Assessment English for three days of exciting, brand-new live sessions on 8–10 September.

Register to be the first to hear about when booking is open.

 
Sign up
 

 

 
 

7. UK Higher Education News

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Are you planning to study in the UK? Make sure you stay up to date with the latest developments as UK universities prepare to welcome students this autumn.

Subscribe to the Study UK newsletter
 

8. Report on how English language teachers are coping with the effects of #Covid-19

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Two new British Council reports present insights into how ministries of education and English language teachers are coping with the effects of #Covid-19.

Find out more
 
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