What: The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test and Preliminary English Test examinations.

Internationally recognised, KET and PET are designed by the University of Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Examinations.

About KET and PET

~ They provide a comprehensive assessment of the candidate's overall language abilities, covering all four-language skills ie listening, reading, writing and speaking.

~ The qualifications are based on real life situations and give the candidate a detailed assessment of his strengths and weaknesses.

~ The examinations are linked to the levels of the Common European Framework established by the Council of Europe.

Important dates

~ Please register before October 11.

~ The tests will be conducted on November 26.

Are you eligible?

~ You must have basic English language skills.

~ You could be a child, a student or a professional.

Benefits of the examinations

~ It provides you with comprehensive feedback about your English language skills.

~ It exposes you to international English language tests.

~ It is a stepping stone to the higher Cambridge main suite qualifications.

~ It improves your overall English language ability through positive learning experiences.

How to apply

~ Please refer to the KET and PET handbooks and sample papers to choose the level appropriate for you.

~ Please visit www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/index.htm to download the application form.

~ Please call the following offices to register.

Addresses

Mumbai
British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
Mittal Tower 'C' Wing, 2nd Floor
Nariman Point
Mumbai -- 400 021

Phones: (022) 22790157, 22790158

e-mail: mumbai.exams@in.britishcouncil.org

Ahmedabad
British Library
Bhaikaka Bhavan
Law Garden Road
Ellisbridge
Ahmedabad -- 380 006

Phones: (079) 26464693, 26469493

e-mail: Ahmedabad.exams@in.britishcouncil.org

Pune
British Library
917/1 Fergusson College Road
Shivaji Nagar
Pune -- 411 004

Phone: (020) 25654352

e-mail: deepti.parkhi@in.britishcouncil.org