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Where can I prepare for a CIOL Qualifications exam?
- CIOL Qualifications is an Awarding Organisation that creates and runs its own language exams, but it does not run taught preparation courses for these.
- However, other organisations separate from CIOL Qualifications do run taught preparation courses. These are listed for each exam in the other tabs on this page.
- These course providers have not been inspected for the quality of their course provision.
- CIOL Qualifications does not officially endorse or recommend any particular course.
Where can I sit a CIOL Qualifications exam?
- CIOL Qualifications runs the CIOLQ Virtual Centre exam centre, which means candidates can sit the exam at home. This is listed in the PDF documents below.
- In addition, other organisations separate from CIOL Qualifications are registered as exam centres, at which candidates can sit DipTrans, DPSI and DPI exams. These are also listed for each exam in the other tabs on this page.
- Registered centres meet CIOL Qualifications' requirements for holding exams.
- Candidates must contact their chosen centre directly to confirm availability of space and facilities. Availability varies and is not guaranteed by CIOL Qualifications or other organisations.
- Exam centres independently determine the centre fees they charge.
Centres register and sign a Centre Agreement with CIOL Qualifications on an annual basis. The agreement outlines and confirms acceptance of Ofqual's General Conditions of Recognition 2017 (updated November 2020) by both parties. Preparation course providers are independent and CIOL Qualifications does not endorse, recommend or monitor preparation courses listed.
If you wish to register for an exam without attending a preparation course, it is possible to sit the exam via the CIOLQ Virtual Centre (online only) or at a centre which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the centre to confirm availability of space, facilities and to request confirmation of arrangements.
Contact us via info.diptrans@ciol.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7940 3100.
| Organisation name | Address | Country(asc) | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? | Offers IT facilities? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International House, London Institute | Avenida Brasil 2831Montevideo11300 | Uruguay |
ihlondoninstitute@adinet.com.uy
00 5982 709 6774
Rosarin Estrada |
Yes | Yes | ||
| APeducation Online | Provident HouseBurrell RowBeckenham, KentBR3 1AT | United Kingdom |
admin@apeducationonline.co.uk
02082496340
Mr Abhinav Mujoo |
Yes | Yes | ||
| DPSI ONLINE | 20 Kingsland CloseShoreham by SeaWest SussexBN43 6NQ | United Kingdom | http://www.dpsionline.co.uk/ helena@dpsionline.co.uk Enquiries by e-mail only | Yes | |||
| Translator Training | 118 Wellington ParadeKingsdownDealKentCT14 8AF | United Kingdom |
http://www.translator-training.com
info@translator-training.com
01304 365 811
Susanne James |
Yes | |||
| Cardiff University-School of Modern Languages | Cardiff University66a Park PlaceCardiffCF10 3AS | United Kingdom |
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/modern-languages/about-us/international-language-qualifications
languages@cardiff.ac.uk
029 2087 4183
Sian Austin |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Centres register and sign a Centre Agreement with CIOL Qualifications on an annual basis. The agreement outlines and confirms acceptance of Ofqual's General Conditions of Recognition 2017 (updated November 2020) by both parties. Preparation course providers are independent and CIOL Qualifications does not endorse, recommend or monitor preparation courses listed.
If you wish to register for an exam without attending a preparation course, it is possible to sit the exam via the CIOLQ Virtual Centre (online only) or at a centre which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the centre to confirm availability of space, facilities and to request confirmation of arrangements.
Contact us via info.dpsi@ciol.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7940 3100.
| Organisation name | Address | Country(asc) | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversity NI Ltd | 178 Upper Newtownards RoadBelfastCo AntrimBT4 3ES | United Kingdom |
http://www.diversityni.co.uk/
info@diversityni.co.uk
02890 473737
Paolina Hawthorne |
Yes | June session | |
| Cardiff University-School of Modern Languages | Cardiff University66a Park PlaceCardiffCF10 3AS | United Kingdom |
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/modern-languages/about-us/international-language-qualifications
languages@cardiff.ac.uk
029 2087 4183
Sian Austin |
Yes | Yes | June session |
| University of Westminster | Short Courses Support, University of WestminsterCommunications, Recruitment and External Affairs (CREA)2nd Floor, 101 New Cavendish StreetLondonWW 6XH | United Kingdom |
http://www.westminster.ac.uk
translation.shortcourses@westminster.ac.uk
02035069900
Daniel Tomozeiu |
Yes | ||
| Ja Cie Naucze Distance Learning Centre | Online provider | United Kingdom |
http://www.ja-cie-naucze.com/
ja.cie.naucze@gmail.com
07971600364
Ms Dorota Kowalska |
Yes | ||
| Manchester College | St John's CampusNew Quay StreetManchesterM3 3BE | United Kingdom |
http://www.LTEgroup.co.uk
01616741438
Yacob Yonis |
Yes |
Centres register and sign a Centre Agreement with CIOL Qualifications on an annual basis. The agreement outlines and confirms acceptance of Ofqual's General Conditions of Recognition 2017 (updated November 2020) by both parties. Preparation course providers are independent and CIOL Qualifications does not endorse, recommend or monitor preparation courses listed.
If you wish to register for an exam without attending a preparation course, it is possible to sit the exam via the CIOLQ Virtual Centre (online only) or at a centre which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the centre to confirm availability of space, facilities and to request confirmation of arrangements.
Contact us via info.dpi@ciol.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7940 3100.
| Organisation name | Address | Country(asc) | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam centre? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Language Academy – Sheffield | SYAC Training Centre120 WickerSheffieldS3 8JD | United Kingdom |
langacademy@hotmail.com
0114 2765 930 / 07774 065 650
Dr Muhammad Malik |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| South Thames College | Wandsworth CentreLondonSW18 2PP | United Kingdom |
http://www.south-thames.ac.uk/
mariana.asminian@south-thames.ac.uk
020 8918 7777
Ms Mariana Haladj Asminian |
Yes | ||
| Swansea University | Singleton ParkSwanseaSA2 8PP | United Kingdom |
http://www.swansea.ac.uk/
p.e.h.rodriguez-martinez@swansea.ac.uk
01792 513157
Dr Patricia Rodríguez Martínez Jones |
Yes | ||
| Avocate - DPSI Law, Local Govt, and DipTrans Law unit prep | Atlanta15 South GroveSaleCheshireM33 3AT | United Kingdom | http://www.avocate.co.uk se.leschen15@gmail.com +44 (0)7818 633565 | Yes | Yes | |
| Hammersmith & Fulham Adult Learning & Skills Service | Macbeth Centre, Macbeth StreetHammersmithLondonW6 9JJ | United Kingdom |
http://www.hfals.co.uk/courses/interpreting/
lisa.lamb@lbhf.gov.uk
0208 753 3600
Ms Lisa Lamb |
Yes |