which top universities and employers throughout the world require when recruiting emplyees or students who need to speak the highest level of English.

Cambridge Examinations

• FCE (First Certificate in English)
  FCE is an exam for people who can use every day written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes.
• CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
  Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is a high-level qualification that is officially recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world.
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency of English)
  CPE is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is recognised by over 6,000 organisations worldwide, including universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

TOEFL evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting. It sometimes is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then will no longer be officially reported since a candidate's language proficiency could have significantly changed since the date of the test. Colleges and universities usually consider only the most recent TOEFL score.

NQAI- this is recognised by (ACELS)

• TIE (Test of Interactive English)
  The test of interactive English has been developed by the advisory council for English language schools (ACELS) to meet the needs of the students taking English language courses in Ireland. TIE is recognised by the department of education and skills. It is administrated by TIE examinations limited
• ETAPP
  ETTAP is a skills based exam designed to identify each candidate’s level of proficiency in English. The test is designed to assess learner’s communicative competences and interactive skills in both predictable and non-predictable situations within general academic and professional contexts.