The ECL (European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages) Consortium running a language system it’s a committee representing European Language Centers which main goal is to provide a standard language test worked out for all EU members and candidates “the ECL” in order to assure a standardized, reliable, valid measurement of language knowledge and certificate. Within the ECL examination system one can take an international exam in the following languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Croatian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Russian, and Slovak. The ECL language certificate is valid for a lifetime and is of international recognition.
ECL exams
The theme and form of the ECL exams was decided by specialists after a thorough examination and their probation on specialized groups. The ECL exam measures whether the candidate can speak, write and communicate in different life situations regarding its profession and work, as well as its private life.
Characteristics of ECL examination system
Open for all ages
Quality (worked out and run by European Universities)
Practical (focuses on reading, writing, speaking and listening)
Has 3 exam parts: complete (four competences) writing (writing and reading comprehension) and oral part (speaking and listening)
You can take exams in several languages
The certificate is valid for life
In Romania there are 7 private and 3 state Universities which organizes ECL exams, besides this there are 35 examination center working all over the country.
Levels
Level"A2" (elementary)
Level "B1" (accredited pre-intermediate)
Level "B2" (accredited intermediate)
Level "C1" (accredited advanced)
Enrolling for exams
You can enroll for an exam at any accredited examination center. You can find the centers list at: www.ecl.org.ro the ECL Romanian official representative is EUROCENTER AMŐBA TRAINING CENTER www.eurocenter.ro