Monthly Updates | September 2019 | |
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1. Registration open: Key for Schools, Preliminary for Schools and First for Schools public session
2. Registration open: Admissions Tests 2019
3. Study UK October 2019 Fair
4. A new post-study immigration route announced
5. Going Global 2020 - Call for proposals is now open
6. Cambridge Assessment English: upcoming webinars and Facebook live sessions
7. World Teachers' Day web conference
8. PSGN Online Support for Schools (OSS) platform
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9. Exploring English: Language and culture
10. Computer-delivered IELTS test
11. Professional and University exams at the British Council
12. Study in the UK Services
13. Study UK Alumni Awards
14. Searching for Cyprus Chevening alumni
15. TeachingEnglish - Professional development for teachers
16. ABRSM: Latest news and Resources
17. Voices Magazine
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1. Registration open: Key for Schools, Preliminary for Schools and First for Schools public session | |
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Cambridge English Language Assessment exams are known and recognised by over 25,000 schools, universities, private and public sector employers all over the English-speaking world.
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| | Registration period is currently open
B2 First for schools:
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Exam date: 30 November 2019
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Registration period: 16 September to 19 October.
A2 Key for schools and B1 Preliminary for schools:
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Exam date: 14 December 2019
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Registration period: 16 September to 02 November
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2. Registration open: Admissions Tests 2019 | |
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 BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
The application form for the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) are now available.
BMAT is a subject-specific admissions test for applicants to medicine, veterinary medicine and similar courses at universities where the majority of the applicants have followed a predominantly UK-based school science curriculum.
The deadline for all the admission tests is on 26 September 2019.
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| | Other Admission Tests
Please note that we are also offering the following Admissions Tests; for these exams we need an email from the candidate with the following information: full name, address and telephone number, date of birth, subject, UCAS number and the Universities that they have registered or will register.
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University of Cambridge pre-interview assessments
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University of Oxford admissions tests
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International Medical Admissions Tests (IMAT)
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Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT)
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Test of Mathematics for University Admission
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Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
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Cambridge Personal Styles Questionnaire (CPSQ)
The deadline for all the admission tests is on 26 September 2019.
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3. Study UK October 2019 Fair | |
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 Registration window now open
This is a unique opportunity for you to meet representatives from UK institutions in person and discuss your individual requirements face-to-face.
Whether you're an undergraduate, postgraduate or research candidate, by attending one of our fairs you'll benefit from individual, personalised advice from education specialists.
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| | This is the biggest fair for UK Universities to be organized in Cyprus and brings together representatives more than 40 British Education Institutions
In addition to meeting exhibitors, you'll also have the opportunity to attend seminars and presentations delivered by distinguished academics, university representatives, our own education counsellors and other specialists. These will provide you with comprehensive information that will help guide you to making the right choice and successfully complete all application processes.
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Thursday 17 October 2019 to Saturday 19 October 2019
Admission fee
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Admission is free following registration.
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4. A new post-study immigration route announced | |
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Maddalaine Ansell, Director Education Policy Unit, British Council said:
"The British Council strongly welcomes today’s announcement of a new immigration route that will give international students more time to find skilled work after they graduate. We have long recognised the enormous economic and socio-cultural benefits that international students bring to the UK.
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| | British Council response to Post-Study Work Visa announcement
This new immigration route will also support the UK's ambitions to increase the number of international students studying in the UK each year to 600,000 by 2030.
There is nothing more powerful in cultural relations than people from around the world coming to work and study in the UK. They return home with positive attitudes towards the UK and are more likely to visit us, trade with us and, if they end up in positions of power, support us in the international arena".
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5. Going Global 2020 - Call for proposals is now open | |
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 The conference for leaders of international education
Speaking at Going Global 2020 offers you an unparalleled opportunity to raise your profile, share your insights and expertise, and debate the latest challenges facing the sector with tertiary education leaders from around the globe.
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| | Submit your speaker, session or workshop ideas.
We are currently accepting speaker (as a presenter, panellist, table host or chair), full session or interactive workshop proposals in support of our conference theme Global learners, global innovation.
We particularly welcome ideas that encourage interaction and debate amongst audience members - the more creative the better.
All proposals should be submitted by Tuesday 22 October 2019. Poster proposals will be accepted after this date until Friday 31 January 2020.
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6. Cambridge Assessment English: upcoming webinars and Facebook live sessions | |
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 A great way for teachers to stay up to date with the latest developments
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Attendance is free of charge
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A certificate of attendance will be sent after the end of the webinars
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Each webinar will be presented by a Cambridge English professional.
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| Cambridge Assessment English is organising the following webinars and Facebook live sessions:
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Facebook live: Moving on Up (part 2) - from C1 to C2 Speaking - Monday 23 September 2019
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Webinar: Changes to the A2 Key & B1Preliminary for schools exams from January 2020 - Wednesday 9 October 2019
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Webinar: Tips on Reading & Listening for the Updated A2 Key & B1 Preliminary for schools exams from January 2020 - Wednesday 30 October 2019
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Webinar: Tips on Speaking & Writing for the Updated A2 Key & B1 Preliminary for schools exams from January 2020 - Wednesday 6 November 2019.
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7. World Teachers' Day web conference | |
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In 2019, World Teachers’ Day will celebrate teachers with the theme, “Young Teachers: The future of the Profession.” The day provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, to take stock of achievements, and to address some of the issues central for attracting and keeping the brightest minds and young talents in the profession.
The British Council and IATEFL web conference will provide teachers and teacher educators young and old with an opportunity to celebrate their work, develop their skills and share ideas with colleagues around the world by attending presentations by experts on an extensive range of key issues in the teaching profession, all without the restrictive financial and damaging environmental costs of travelling to a face-to-face event.
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| | Join IATEFL and British Council on Saturday 5 October to celebrate World Teachers Day with a full day of talks and workshops on a wide range of topics and issues facing teachers today
The web conference is free and will feature four 1-hour plenaries and twelve 45-minute presentations, each one looking at an important aspect of teaching, teacher education and the teaching profession.
Further details with links to attend the presentations will be sent by email to participants who register via Eventbrite 48 hours before the event. Direct links to attend the sessions will be available on TeachingEnglish and the web conference website 48 hours prior to the event.
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8. PSGN Online Support for Schools (OSS) platform | |
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We now have more than 28,000 teachers registered on the PSGN Online Support for Schools Platform. These teachers can have access to all the training modules that were released on the platform around the themes of CLIL (Primary and Secondary), SEN, 21st Century skills and classroom management.
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| | Become a member of PSGN
PSGN offers discounts to schools/institutes who will register their students to take CIE, Pearson Edexcel and/or OCR exams with the British Council.
For more information and to activate your membership please contact Natasha Apostolidou, the Exams Business Pursuit and Account Relationship Manager.
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9. Exploring English: Language and culture | |
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 When would you like to start?
The British Council's free online course on the FutureLearn social learning platform, relaunched on 9 September 2019 and will run for four weeks.
Users can register right up till the last day.
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| | This course for learners of English looks at British culture and examines English in use to help you improve your language skills.
The course is aimed at intermediate-level learners of English who are interested in finding out more about British culture and improving their English language skills. It takes authentic English in context as its starting point and uses short videos to present a different topic each week, including English as a global language, the countryside, music and literature.
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10. Computer-delivered IELTS test | |
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 We provide more options to our test takers and stakeholders, while retaining the test’s current security, trust and integrity
Everyone loves choice. Now, with computer-delivered testing, you will take exactly the same IELTS test, Academic or General Training, but you can choose to type your answers, or write them on paper - whichever suits you best.
What is computer-delivered testing?
It's exactly the same test content and structure, but you'll take it sitting in a modern computer lab using the latest technology and with technical staff on hand to help.
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| | We are now introducing IELTS Academic and General Training testing on computer
The IELTS partnership has taken steps to strengthen the product and the services provided to test takers and to recognising organisations.
The changes include rollout of a computer-delivered IELTS test, which has the following benefits:
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Greater test frequency and flexibility in delivery
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Potential for wider availability of venue locations
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Test results issued in five to seven days from the test day (down from the present 13 days)
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New results service for recognising organisations
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Improved test security.
Speaking test is always face-to-face with a certified IELTS Examiner.
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11. Professional and University exams at the British Council | |
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 Take professional exams
You can take exams at the British Council Cyprus from the following bodies:
- ACCA - UCEM - CFA - ICAEW
- STA - CIPS - Open University
- University of London
- BMAT and STEP admissions tests
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|  Need to resit your UK University Exam?
No need to travel to the UK for your University re-sits examination. You can take your re-sit exam at the premises of the British Council in Nicosia!
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12. Study in the UK Services | |
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 Do you want to take a Bachelor's or a Master's degree or study English in the UK?
Counselling guidance
The counselling session takes around 40 minutes to one hour. Our trained counsellor can offer advice on:
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How to get prepared for entry to a UK institution
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What do you need to enter a UK institution
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How to choose the most suitable institution and course for your studies
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Accreditation of the courses
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Studying and living in the UK
We offer personal advice and answers to your queries regarding studying in the UK. Personal advice can only be offered through appointment.
Contact us to find more about both undergraduate and postgraduate placement services.
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| | Easily accessible and fast translation services for University entrance documents
Translations and Certifications
If you are planning to study in the UK, you may need to have Greek documents translated into English for submission to UK educational institutions and authorities.
Our official and fully recognised translation and certification service covers a wide range of documents, including:
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Certificates of Studies
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Transcripts of grades and degrees issued by UK and Greek universities
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English language certificates
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Certificates issued by the Greek / Cyprus authorities and other official documents required for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK.
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13. Study UK Alumni Awards | |
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 About the awards
The Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education. Award winners and finalists are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions and countries.
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| | Could you be an award winner in 2019-20? Get ready to share your success with the world…
Why to enter?
Raise your international profile, build your professional networks and business connections, and win a trip to the UK: just some of the benefits of winning a prestigious Alumni Award.
How to enter/nominate?
Check the eligibility criteria, shortlisting process, top tips and follow simple steps to enter/nominate online.
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14. Searching for Cyprus Chevening alumni | |
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| | Are you an alumnus of the UK Government’s prestigious Chevening scholarship programme?
If so, we want to hear from you! The British High Commission in Cyprus in collaboration with British Council, wants to re-connect with the circa 300 Cypriots who studied in the UK under the Chevening scholarship programme from 1984 – 2007.
Please send your updated contact details to ukincyprus@fco.gov.uk or register here: https://buff.ly/2JABJid in order to get involved in a new series of
Chevening-focused alumni activities in Cyprus.
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15. TeachingEnglish - Professional development for teachers | |
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 Assess your teaching skills
Assess your teaching to create your own training programme
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| | TeachingEnglish Training
As the world’s English experts, we’re passionate about the English language and those who teach it. We’re here to help you become an even more effective English teacher. Invest in your professional development and you’ll be joining a community of teachers improving the performance and experience of their learners.
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16. ABRSM: Latest news and Resources | |
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 Downloadable resources
From lesson ideas and activities to exam resources for your instrument, we give you all the tools you need to build a successful and rewarding career as a music teacher.
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|  ABRSM new Bowed Strings syllabus
View the Bowed Strings syllabus 2020–2023, from Initial Grade to Grade 8 and supporting materials.
[Photo © courtesy of ABRSM]
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 How to keep your students motivated
As it's the beginning of anew school year for many, here is a blog post from the archives relating to student motivation.
Cristina Cabal has been teaching for 26 years. She shares some of her top tips for keeping students motivated.
[Photo © Mat Wright]
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|  I am Deaf, but I was raised to be hearing
Theatre-maker Jonny Cotsen's parents raised him as though he were hearing, but when he became a teacher he realised the extent of his Deafness.
[Photo © Kirsten McTernan]
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Nicosia Office
British Council (Cyprus)
1-3 Aristotelous street
1011, Nicosia
PO Box 21175, CY-1503
Nicosia, Cyprus
T: +357 22585000
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Nicosia Office
7, Şht. Üsteğmen Ünal Genç Sokak
Marmara Bölgesi
Nicosia
(Behind Istanbul perde)
T: +90 392 2274938
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