ACBT English : The Largest Portfolio of English Proficiency Testing in the Country
View(s):Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), the Sri Lankan partner of the global education provider Navitas, is renowned for its decade long expertise in providing Australian tertiary education to Sri Lankan students. In addition, English Department of ACBT is also a well-established centre for a number of international English Language proficiency tests both as test delivery partner as well as a training provider: namely, IELTS, OET, TOEFL, C1 Advanced, TKT and BEC.
ACBT partners with the British Council for IELTS and has been formally recognised continuously as its best and the largest ‘test delivery partner’ in the country. From registration to taking the test, candidates can obtain all test related services from ACBT. Paper-Based as well as Computer Based tests are available and registration is also possible on manual or online modes, thus facilitating candidates from remote areas.
ACBT IELTS training programmes of various duration and focus further complement test preparation of candidates. Those who follow IELST preparation at ACBT are entitled to additional online learning tools, library facilities and study materials, free of charge.
ACBT is also the sole authorised testing partner in the country to deliver Occupational English Test (OET) : an English language proficiency test exclusively meant for healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, dieticians, veterinarians, radiologists, etc. ; awarded by Cambridge Boxhill Institute , Australia. In addition to the test delivery, preparation programmes are conducted to train participants for OET, which are tailor made to align with the work schedules of health care professionals.
ACBT also partners with the international Educational Testing Services to offer Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) : a computer based English proficiency test taken for academic requirements. The state-of-the-art language testing lab at ACBT provides candidates with a spacious, comfortable, sound-proof and a clean testing atmosphere. Preparation programmes for TOEFL incorporate both manual and online practice, while mock tests administered during the preparation programmes assist students to evaluate themselves before taking the test.
ACBT is also a trusted test delivery partner of Cambridge Assessment English, a part of Cambridge University. Among the Cambridge English tests available at ACBT are Cambridge C1 Advanced , Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) and Cambridge Business English Certifications (BEC). The Diploma in English awarded at ACBT leads to C1 Advanced examination; a prestigious qualification with life-long validity, recognized for both educational and professional placements in English speaking countries. TKT is a basic qualification for those intent on pursuing or excelling in a teaching career. As an internationally recognised basic teaching qualification, TKT gives the candidates a head start in obtaining teaching positions overseas as English teachers, young learner teachers or as teachers of various subjects teaching in the English medium. Preparation programme for TKT at ACBT provides candidates with both test practice and the necessary knowledge in teaching that does not limit itself to the test content. Cambridge BEC qualifications attest to candidates’ ability to communicate in English in Business situations in a variety of contexts, ranging from the basics to the advanced business communication. This is an ideal qualification to enhance the professional profile of those in the corporate sector. Business English programme at ACBT which trains participants to communicate in English for business purposes both in writing and speaking, also lead to BEC qualifications. The international recognition of all Cambridge English qualifications gives the candidates a global competitive advantage in their professional achievements.
English proficiency testing and training at ACBT thus allow candidates the unique advantage of selecting among a large portfolio of tests and obtaining both the testing and training services under one roof. Expert lecturer panel, branch campuses in the regions as well as the many value-added facilities and resources available for candidates make their test experience at ACBT exceptional, thus leading to their success in the exams as well.