01/11/2018
In the last six months 392 new organisations started recognising Cambridge English Qualifications.
This includes 115 from the higher education sector, 83 corporate, 4 government sector, 5 ministerial, 141 language schools and 4 professional bodies. You can see all of our recognising organisations here but here are the highlights:
115 new ROs in the Higher Education Sector
Highlights
Harvard University, USA have confirmed they will review results from international applicants who have C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, for undergraduate courses.
Other universities that have confirmed acceptance of our exams include:
RGIT Australia - Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology Australia
Ivey Business School at Western University – Canada
Paris School of Business (PSB) – France
Asia School of Business – ASB – Malaysia
Leiden University - Institute of Psychology Netherlands
Al Buraimi University College – BUC – Oman
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University – Saudi Arabia
Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights - Switzerland
New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts – USA
83 corporate
Highlights
Midea Group, China are a leading global technologies group in consumer appliances, HVAC systems, robotics and industrial automation systems, and logistics. They now recognise B1-C1 Business exams, BULATS and Linguaskill. A company spokesperson explained ‘As a global company, we recognize the importance of English to the future of our company in the Human Resources Department of Midea Group. After careful comparison, we found that the Cambridge BEC/BULATS/Linguaskill Business exam focuses on workplace applications. When recruiting English-speaking positions, we will give priority to candidates'
BEC/BULATS/Linguaskill Business exam scores.’
Further corporate recognition highlights include:
Konica Minolta, Germany
Unilever, Greece
GlaxoSmithKlein – (GSK), Heineken, Costco and Deloite – Spain
Bär & Karrer AG – Switzerland - Renowned Swiss law firm
British Accreditation Council
4 Government sector
Highlights
Department of Education and Training - DOET - Danang in Vietnam accept A2 Flyers through to C1 Advanced for students applying to their Senior High Schools. Danang is the third largest city in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
National Center for University Entrance Examinations – NCUEE
Kao Hsiung City Government, Education Bureau - China
Local Public Administration of the Biscay Region - Spain
5 Ministerial
Highlights
The UAE Ministry of Education now accept CELTA for the recruitment of teachers whilst the Ministry of Education of Chile - Program Inglés Abre Puertas, recognise B2 First for the training and development of staff. In Mexico the State Institute of Public Education, Ministry of Education of Oaxaca accept either BULATS, B1 Preliminary, B2 First or TKT as an English language requirement for new staff.
141 Language schools
Highlights
In France Wall Street Language schools are recruiting teachers who have obtained a CELTA qualification. Connie’s Academy, a language school in the Congo, use both A2 Key and B1 Preliminary for admissions and for graduation pruposes.
Other language schools recognising Cambridge exams across the globe include:
School of Europe in Italy
Stand Up English School Brazil
EDUA group in the Czech Republic
Orange Language Centre in Russia
4 Professional bodies
Highlights
In Australia professional bodies that support skilled workers/professionals in obtaining visas include:
Australian Community Workers Association – ACWA
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors - AIQS
These bodies explain the process of applying and other requirements on their websites.