ICFE
>> Thursday, February 4, 2010
What is ICFE?
- ICFE is an examination that assesses language at upper-intermediate and advanced levels.
- It spans levels B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework of References for Languages and tests language skills in the context of finance and accounting.
- It has been developed jointly by Cambridge University and the ACCA.
Benefits of ICFE?
- the Cambridge ICFE is an ideal qualification for financial professionals as providing proof of financial English language skills and your linguistic ability and expertise.
- Studying for the qualification and attempting the examination both provide certifiable CPD points for ACCA qualifieds.
The Examination:
- The ICFE Test is held twice a year, in May and November,
- and is administered in Latvia by the Baltic Council for International Education.
- The Test comprises four elements:* Reading* Writing* Listening* Speaking
- Each element of the Test is based on realistic texts, tasks and topics similar to those that finance and accountancy professionals can expect to encounter in their working lives.
- The total time for the four elements of the test is approximately 3 hours.
Eligibility for the Test
- There are no formal eligibility requirements – anybody can enter for the exam.
- However, the test does require a very good knowledge of English and of all aspects of accounting and finance.
- We therefore strongly recommend that anyone attempting the Test should have at least completed the Fundamentals examinations of the ACCA Qualification (or equivalent).