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EUROPRO: BUSINESS ENGLISH EXAMINATION
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THE EuroPro – Language for Business
The British Chamber of Commerce in Spain has combined forces with the world’s most established network of language schools, International House, to set up a unique alliance designed to meet the very latest language requirements for conducting effective communication in international business.
WHY TAKE A BUSINESS EXAM?
Increasing competitiveness demands pro-active, dynamic solutions in preparing Spanish companies to meet the ever-growing complexities of conducting business both inside and outside the Spanish frontiers. But is Spain doing all it can to meet these demands?
- Research with key Spanish human resource agencies show that 39% of job offers state a need for knowledge and use of foreign languages. Among these 69% specify English. Yet 72% of Directors and HR managers believe that Spanish executives have a very low level of English compared to the European average and over 65% of 6,000 Spanish job hunters surveyed stated that they believed that they had lost job opportunities due to a lack of demonstrable language skills. Only 35% of Spanish companies claim to have an executive able to speak a foreign language.
THE “EuroPro” EXAM
EuroPro is a series of exams aimed at business professionals whose native language is not English, focussing on the key skills necessary for effective communication in situations where business English is a necessity. Developed by two of the most renowned organisations within the English language and business sectors, International House and the British Chamber of Commerce, it is aimed at developing company and personal skills and enabling professionals to work efficiently and profitably in today’s growing international business sector.
Most contemporary exams test only “General English”, consisting of random pieces of grammar and vocabulary. EuroPro offers a qualification that reflects real skills in using the language rather than knowledge of obscure grammatical constructions and outdated words. The EuroPro has been specifically set to combat this key deficiency in a clear and professional manner.
Taking the "Common European Framework of References for Languages as reference, The EuroPro is a syllabus based on real needs, with an internationally recognised certificate of communicative competence in real communication. Students study not just to get through an exam but to prepare for real practical use of English, relevant to actual business communication and language needs as experienced in today’s work place.
WHY TAKE THE EUROPRO?
Personal
- A valid and tangible record of a professional’s business language skill.
- Improve career prospects.
- Secure new and better employment.
- Increase professional competence:
Be at ease in real work / social situations
Ability to work in English
Corporate
- Support the company in its strategic actions.
- Objectively evaluate your employees through a valid and tangible record of their ability, enabling you to place the correct person effectively in the right position to meet the company’s requirements.
- Measure and control the optimisation of human resource training plans and strategies.
- Motivate employees to study and learn, thus increasing your HR resources to meet corporate needs as well as improving internal marketing objectives in employee satisfaction.
WHAT LEVELS ARE OFFERED?
The “Business English Certification” is available at three levels, and at each level there is a written and oral examination:
EuroPro Operativo: Suitable for those at an intermediate level who want to prove their standard of English through a validated qualification. The exam is also invaluable grounding for anyone who is considering a higher-level Euro exam in the future.
EuroPro Soltura: Suitable for pre-experienced or in-service candidates who are at a high intermediate level and need tangible verification of their standard for current or prospective employers as well as companies who wish to record and validate employee communication skills for use in current or future strategies. This exam is also excellent preparation for those intending to take the EuroPro Dominio in the future.
EuroPro Dominio: Suitable for pre-experienced and in-service candidates who are at an advanced or proficiency level and want a tangible qualification to prove their standard of English to current or prospective employers, as well as companies who wish to record and validate employee communication skills for use in current or future strategies.
HOW MUCH DOES THE EUROPRO EXAM COST?
The Soltura and Operativo examinations cost €125 and the Dominio is €135
WHO TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION:
British Chamber of Commerce / International House
EuroPro Exams
Mr Nicholas Gomez
Calle Fernando el Santo, 24
28010 – Madrid
Tel.: 91 702 79 33
Fax: 91 702 79 32
Email: europro@britchamber.com
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