FAQ’s
FAQ’s for Students
UK Awards is in the process of producing support material which will present the grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking topics in a detailed and graded format. This support material will clearly demarcate the complexity of each topic that a learner is expected to internalize at a certain level. The gradation will adhere to the CEFR guidelines. We expect this support material to be ready by the end of 2020.
UK Awards is in the process of producing support material which will present the grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking topics in a detailed and graded format. This support material will clearly demarcate the complexity of each topic that a learner is expected to internalize at a certain level. The gradation will adhere to the CEFR guidelines. We expect this support material to be ready by the end of 2020.
The support material being produced will also contain a compilation of resources which may be used to teach/learn the topics listed in the curricula. Until this support material is ready, students and teachers may consult reliable authorities on English language to facilitate the learning process. Oxford dictionaries are world renowned for providing accurate and contemporary meanings and usages of words and idioms. Teachers may refer to grammar handbooks published by Oxford University Press to explain grammar concepts in class.
Certificates issued by UK Awards testify that the holder is proficient in English by international standards. Therefore, all support material is being carefully crafted to employ only standard British English. The aim is to familiarize students with English in the international context, and therefore the learning and teaching material is being prepared in the same vein. Colloquialisms are being strictly avoided.
UK Awards is a UK awarding organization that develops and delivers international qualifications to equip learners for the 21st century.
All our qualifications are designed to ensure a flexible but rigorous assessment approach that meets and exceed all international standards.
We pride ourselves on the support offered to our colleges in delivering the qualifications and support for all our learners throughout their careers.
We constantly review our fee structure to ensure that our suite of qualifications is affordable to all whilst ensuring the highest quality standards.
No, we offer an expanding suite of qualifications and work with our centers to develop new qualifications and courses as demand grows.
Every certificate can be authenticated directly against its secure entry in our database at no additional charge. This means authenticity can be easily and immediately verified by its unique code on the TLM web site. Ease of verification makes checking more likely and deters certificate fraud.
A list of approved centers is available on our website.
Yes, it is important to us that all UK Awards qualifications offer progression to Higher education and/ or employment. We work with international universities and employer representative bodies to ensure that all qualification meet their needs.
E-portfolios are an important aspect of the assessment. Contact your authorised centre for further details
We have a team of expert external verifiers and quality managers who support and challenge out centers to ensure quality is of the highest standard. We offer flexible train the trainer packages and INSET training in UK and internationally.
Each qualification has a prescribed number of Guided Learning Hours ( GLH) See our qualification specifications for detail.
Assessment is by examination and by evidence-based learning. Portfolios of evidence are important. Each centre will have their own regulation for the storing and presenting of assessment evidence.
The support material being produced will also contain a compilation of resources which may be used to teach/learn the topics listed in the curricula. Until this support material is ready, students and teachers may consult reliable authorities on English language to facilitate the learning process. Oxford dictionaries are world renowned for providing accurate and contemporary meanings and usages of words and idioms. Teachers may refer to grammar handbooks published by Oxford University Press to explain grammar concepts in class.
FAQ’s for Tutors
Our online systems should provide significant time savings in assessment practice. We provide free tools to support good learning practice. Our aim is to eradicate as much of the bureaucratic overhead as possible while supporting good assessment for learning practice that leads to accredited qualifications. This will save time and money and improve the quality of learning.
We will support and recognise your own system for evidence gathering whether this is by physical or e-portfolio provided the assessment evidence can demonstrate that the learner has achieved the learning outcomes prescribed in the qualification specification.
Each qualification specification details the nature and type of assessment structure required.
FAQ's for Institutes
No we work with our centres to develop new qualifications and courses as demand grows. If you have ideas for new qualifications please contact us.
All our qualifications are designed to ensure a flexible but rigorous assessment approach that meets and exceed all international standards.
Every certificate can be authenticated directly against its secure entry in our database at no additional charge. This means authenticity can be easily and immediately verified by its unique code This deters certificate fraud and reduces cost.
Contact us for full detail. We offer a fast track for centres that are recognised by other Awarding organisations and have fully trained regional staff that can offer full support and training.
We offer a range of flexible training packages for your staff. These can be delivered online, by blended learning or face to face whether in the UK or at your campus.
We have a dedicated team of regional advisers who understand your operation and the international market plus our UK team of quality managers who can support remotely or face to face.