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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, all of which are externally set and externally marked without any input from external centres.
- CIOL Qualifications does not run taught preparation courses for any qualifications.
- 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, which means candidates can sit the exam online in the comfort of their own home.
- In addition, other organisations separate from CIOL Qualifications are registered as exam venues, at which candidates can sit DipTrans, DPSI and DPI exams. These are also listed for each exam in the other tabs on this page.
- Candidates must contact their chosen exam venue directly to confirm availability of space and facilities.
- Exam venues independently determine the fees they charge.
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 an exam venue which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the exam venue 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(asc) | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers IT facilities? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Translator Training | 118 Wellington ParadeKingsdownDealKentCT14 8AF | United Kingdom |
http://www.translator-training.com
info@translator-training.com
01304 365 811
Susanne James |
Yes | ||
| The Translator's Studio | Spain |
https://translatorstudio.co.uk/spanish-english-translation-course/
info@translatorstudio.co.uk
00 34 672 26 51 78
Gwenydd Jones |
Yes | Yes | ||
| TeasdaleTranslations - DipTrans French to English | 5 Albany RoadBedfordMK40 3PH | United Kingdom |
https://www.teasdaletranslations.com
lucy@teasdaletranslations.com
+44 (0)7857 030201
Lucy Teasdale |
Yes | ||
| Pro Cloud Training Centre | Diplomatic Area Block 317, Road 1705Building 469 Batelco Building5th Floor Flat 501Manama | Bahrain |
http://www.proloud.bh
admin@procloud.bh
+97317305858
Mr Ahmed AlSari |
Yes | ||
| Patricia Roldán Marcos English into Spanish distance learning | Online provider | United Kingdom | patrix_r@hotmail.com | Yes |
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 an exam venue which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the exam venue 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(asc) | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam venue? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linguist Training | 2nd Floor3 President BuildingsSavile StreetSheffieldS4 7UQ | United Kingdom |
http://www.linguisttraining.com
info@linguisttraining.com
0114 470 1078
Mrs Eileen Enos |
Yes | 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 | ||
| Herts Interpreting & Translation Service | 48 High StreetHemel HempsteadHertfordshireHP1 3AF | United Kingdom |
http://www.hertsinterpreting.org/
interpreting@communityactiondacorum.org.uk
01442867212, ext 302
Mr Ian McKenzie |
Yes | ||
| Hammersmith & Fulham Adult Learning & Skills Service | Macbeth Centre, Macbeth StreetHammersmithLondonW6 9JJ | United Kingdom |
http://www.hfals.ac.uk/
lisa.lamb@lbhf.gov.uk
0208 753 3600
Ms Lisa Lamb |
Yes | Yes | June session |
| Global Language Services Ltd | Craig House60-64 Darnley StreetGlasgowG41 2SE | United Kingdom |
http://www.globalglasgow.com
mail@globalglasgow.com
0141 429 3429 (ext 210)
Gilat Torem |
Yes | Yes | June session, November session |
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 an exam venue which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the exam venue 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(asc) | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | Offers exam venue? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith & Fulham Adult Learning & Skills Service | Macbeth Centre, Macbeth StreetHammersmithLondonW6 9JJ | United Kingdom |
http://www.hfals.ac.uk/
lisa.lamb@lbhf.gov.uk
0208 753 3600
Ms Lisa Lamb |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DPSI ONLINE | 20 Kingsland CloseShoreham by SeaWest SussexBN43 6NQ | United Kingdom | https://dpsionline.co.uk info@dpsionline.co.uk Enquiries by e-mail only | Yes | ||
| Cintra Ltd | 8 WellingtonCambridgeCB1 1HW | United Kingdom |
http://www.cintra.org.uk
training@cintra.org.uk
01223 346873
Julie-Ann Roszkowski |
Yes | ||
| Avocate - DPSI Law, Local Govt, and DipTrans Law unit prep | 170 Park LaneWhitefieldManchesterCheshireM45 7XP | United Kingdom | http://www.avocate.co.uk se.leschen15@gmail.com +44 (0)7818 633565 | Yes | Yes |
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 an exam venue which accepts external candidates. Candidates must contact the exam venue to confirm availability of space, facilities and to request confirmation of arrangements.
Contact us via info.certtrans@ciol.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7940 3100.
| Organisation name(asc) | Address | Country | Website, email, phone, contact name | Offers course? | Offers distance course? | CertTrans: Exam centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claros Interpreting and Translation Training | United Kingdom |
b.townsley@mdx.ac.uk
07968 739918
Brooke Townsley MA DProf, FCIL |
Yes | Yes | ||
| Caribbean School of Languages | 45 Tragarete RoadPort of Spain | Trinidad and Tobago | csltrinidadandtobago@gmail.com 18686228159 | Yes | Yes | |
| Avocate - DPSI Law, Local Govt, and DipTrans Law unit prep | 170 Park LaneWhitefieldManchesterCheshireM45 7XP | United Kingdom | http://www.avocate.co.uk se.leschen15@gmail.com +44 (0)7818 633565 | Yes | Yes |