British Council Tender

The British Council Is Looking For Partner Testing Points (ptps) To Deliver Ielts On Computer Test Sessions In The Following Country: Italy. Please Note, We Are Seeking Partner Testing Points In Major Cities Only. Initial Submissions Are Requested For 17 July 5pm Cet, After Which The "ongoing Submission" Are Requested And Outlined In The Documents. About Ielts: Ielts Is A High Stakes English Language Test Which Is Accepted By More Than 12000 Organisations Worldwide. Ielts Is Trusted Because Of Its Reliable Content And Secure Delivery. Tests Are Subject To Clear Rules And Requirements Around The Quality Of The Test Environment, The Security Of The Test And The Actions Of Test Day Staff. The Test Consists Of A 3-hour Written Test Taken On Computer And A 15-minute Speaking Exam, Delivered Via The Internet. Tests Usually Start At 9am Or 1pm And Can Be Scheduled For Any Day Of The Week, Although Some Days, Especially Saturdays Are More Popular. What Is A Ptp: As A Partner Testing Point, You Would Be Responsible For Delivering Scheduled Ielts Tests At Times And On Dates Agreed With British Council. To Do This, You Will Need To Supply: • A Computer Testing Room, • At Least One Room Set Up For Online Speaking Tests, • Secure Storage For Test Materials And Candidate Belongings, • A Waiting Area, • Appropriate Staff To Manage The Test Preparation And Delivery. These Staff Will Need To Pass Training And Monitoring Standards Set By British Council Ielts. British Council Manages Test Scheduling, Candidate Registration, Payment, And Certification. British Council Pays A Fixed Rate Per Candidate For Every Ielts Test Scheduled At Your Location. If You Are Interested In Applying To Become A Ptp For British Council Ielts, Please Refer To Appendix 1 – Ielts Official Partner Testing Point Requirements For A More Detailed Explanation Of The Technical And Procedural Requirements That Can Be Downloaded On The Main Landing Page.