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Sample exam papers in English
These papers can be used by prospective candidates as an indication to the types of scenarios, level and format of the exam:
Paper 1 - General- Paper 2A - Technology
- Paper 2B - Business
- Paper 2C - Literature
- Paper 3D - Science
- Paper 3E - Social Science
- Paper 3F - Law
Exam preparation resources
In order to register for the Diploma in Translation, you must become an IoLET Affiliate (or higher grade if eligible) member of CIOL. This does not include the Student Affiliate grade of membership.
Benefits of CIOL membership for IoLET Affiliates include access to the following DipTrans exam preparation resources:
- Examiner reports in your language, providing feedback on past exams
- Candidate recommendations from examiners
- Source texts from past exams
- Language seminars, offering an overview of the quality standards, tips and advice about the exam
Become an IoLET Affiliate today
Non-members and Student Affiliates can purchase past DipTrans papers and Examiner Reports using these forms: Examiner Report Order Form and Past Paper Order Form. Remember however that you can access these free of charge via IoLET Affiliate grade or higher. CIOL cannot offer refunds on exam materials purchased by non-members who later become members or Student Affiliates who upgrade.
Sample exam papers
These papers can be used by prospective candidates as an indication to the types of scenarios, level and format of the exam, despite not necessarily knowing the other languages:
- DPSI Arabic (MSA) – 2011 – Local Government
- DPSI Cantonese – 2012 – Health
- DPSI Polish – 2013 – English Law
Exam preparation resources
In order to register for the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting, you must become an IoLET Affiliate (or higher grade if eligible) member of CIOL. This does not include the Student Affiliate grade of membership.
Benefits of CIOL membership for IoLET Affiliates include access to the following DPSI exam preparation resources:
- Past exam papers
- Chief Moderator's Reports – presents an overview of candidate profiles and languages, exam results and other issues
- Written Markers' Reports – provide feedback on candidate performance and recommendations
- Recommendations to DPSI Candidates - offers advice and recommendations to candidates
- Recommendations to DPSI Centres - offers advice and recommendations to Centres
- Interpreting Bibliography – includes all required bibliography to prepare for the exam
- Preparation Seminar – offers an overview of the quality standards, tips and advice about the exam
- Written Translations FAQ
- Fatal Errors FAQ
- Links and resources – recommended by translators, interpreters and examiners
Become an IoLET Affiliate today
Non-members and Student Affiliates can purchase past DPSI papers using these forms: 
June sessions November sessions. Remember however that you can access these free of charge via IoLET Affiliate grade or higher. CIOL cannot offer refunds on exam materials purchased by non-members who later become members or Student Affiliates who upgrade.
Sample exam papers
These papers can be used by prospective candidates as an indication to the types of scenarios, level and format of the exam:
Exam preparation resources
In order to register for the Diploma in Police Interpreting, you must become an IoLET Affiliate (or higher grade if eligible) member of CIOL. This does not include the Student Affiliate grade of membership.
Benefits of CIOL membership for IoLET Affiliates include access to the following DPI exam preparation resources:
- Past exam papers
- Sample English-only papers
- Discounted face-to-face revision workshops
- List of external preparation resources
- Practice your simultaneous interpreting with videos of relevant passages delivered by native English speakers
Become an IoLET Affiliate today
Non-members and Student Affiliates can purchase past DPI papers using this form: 
Past Paper Order Form. Remember however that you can access these free of charge via IoLET Affiliate grade or higher. CIOL cannot offer refunds on exam materials purchased by non-members who later become members or Student Affiliates who upgrade.