WELCOME TO THE OXFORD TUTORIAL COLLEGE CERTIFICATE!
The Oxford TCC is an internationally accredited qualification
of attainment in English language, which allows students
to discover and certify their abilities in a second language.
“Changing the world one candidate at a time”
ABOUT US
The Oxford Education academic team has created learning and teaching tools
for students and teachers of all levels of English, from elementary all
the way through to mastery. Our aim is to help students and teachers alike
to fulfil their potential. We have achieved this through our online platforms,
international certification and International Educators Summits.
MISSION & VISION
Mission
To give encouragement and support to learners and educators through innovative educational tools, online platforms and international certification, and to provide a stepping stone from which learners and educators can achieve their goals and flourish in the multicultural societies of the modern day.Vision
To break down global barriers of all kinds by increasing worldwide connectivity.EXAMS
THE OXFORD TCC KEY SKILLS
Use Of English
Description:
This part of the exam evaluates your knowledge and command
of the language. Depending on the level obtained in the
Diagnostic Test (A1 to C2), candidates will be tested on
the use of different grammar structures.
Duration:
30-60 minutes (depending on the level)
Number of questions:
8-15 questions
Types of questions:
Multiple Choice
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Rewriting
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Rewriting
Odd one out
Reading
Description:
This part of the exam evaluates how well the candidate reads
and understands the English language. The candidates will
have to read a text and then answer questions regarding its
content that will prove their comprehension ability.
Duration:
30-50 minutes (depending on the level)
Number of questions:
4-8 multiple-choice questions per reading (depending on the level)
Types of questions:
Short stories
Notes, letters and emails from friends
Timetables, menus, invitations
Reviews
Reports
Newspaper and magazine articles
Informational texts (e.g. from an encyclopaedia)
Notes, letters and emails from friends
Timetables, menus, invitations
Reviews
Reports
Newspaper and magazine articles
Informational texts (e.g. from an encyclopaedia)
Listening
Description:
The listening part of the exam tests candidates’ ability to
hear and understand people speaking in English in various contexts.
They will have to listen to a series of audio extracts and
then answer a set of questions about them to demonstrate their
listening comprehension.
Duration:
30-50 minutes (depending on the level)
Number of questions:
4-8 questions (depending on the level)
Types of questions:
Multiple Choice
Matching
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Matching
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Speaking
Description:
The speaking part of the Oxford TCC tests the candidates’
ability to speak English. This part is either conducted
face-to-face or through Skype. The candidates will be assessed
by two qualified examiners. For level A1, candidates will be
assessed individually, whereas for level A2 and above the candidates
will be assessed in pairs.
Duration:
From 7-8 minutes for lower levels, to 25 minutes for advanced levels
Structure:
Part 1: the examiner will ask questions regarding the candidate’s identity,
as well as familiar or general topics (e.g. family, school, hobbies etc.)
Parts 2 – 4: the candidate will have to interact with the examiner and / or with the other candidate taking the test at the same time, talking about topics provided by the examiner or analysing the content of certain pictures given to them.
Parts 2 – 4: the candidate will have to interact with the examiner and / or with the other candidate taking the test at the same time, talking about topics provided by the examiner or analysing the content of certain pictures given to them.
Writing
Description:
The writing part for the Oxford TCC will test the candidates’
ability to write in English as clearly and smoothly as possible
for their level. Candidates will be given a topic together with
instructions on what they need to write.
Duration:
20-35 minutes (depending on the level)
Required text length:
A1: 7 sentences
A2: 10 sentences
B1: 90-100 words
B2 100-150 words
C1: 250-260 words
C2: 280-300 words
A2: 10 sentences
B1: 90-100 words
B2 100-150 words
C1: 250-260 words
C2: 280-300 words
Assessment criteria:
TASK- Is the candidate able to follow the instructions?
SPELLING- Is the candidate able to avoid unnecessary spelling mistakes?
VOCABULARY – Is the candidate able to use the right words to express an idea in the correct context?
GRAMMAR – Is the candidate able to use a variety of structures to express their ideas?
PUNCTUATION – Is the candidate able to use the correct punctuation at all times?
MEANING- does the combination of all of the above create passages that make sense?
SPELLING- Is the candidate able to avoid unnecessary spelling mistakes?
VOCABULARY – Is the candidate able to use the right words to express an idea in the correct context?
GRAMMAR – Is the candidate able to use a variety of structures to express their ideas?
PUNCTUATION – Is the candidate able to use the correct punctuation at all times?
MEANING- does the combination of all of the above create passages that make sense?
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