• Basic
• Elementary
• Intermediate
• Higher Intermediate
• Advanced

and test reading, writing and listening skills. Successful candidates are awarded the Pitmans Examination Institute Certificate in English. Churchill House has an outstanding record of success in Pitmans Examinations; in recent years three of our students have been awarded prizes at The Houses of Parliament for achieving an exceptionally high standard in the Advanced Examinations.

Churchill House is a local centre for the Pitmans Institute which means you can take the examinations at the School.

Examinations at all levels are USUALLY held at the School on the following dates:

19 Jan 2000
16 Feb 2000
15 Mar 2000
19 Apr 2000
17 May 2000
14 Jun 2000
20 Sep 2000
18 Oct 2000
15 Nov 2000
13 Dec 2000

Students can also take the ESOL test (English for Speakers of Other Languages). The aim of the ESOL tests, which parallels the written tests, is to provide a range of tests in spoken English. These examinations test the kind of English which learners need to use in everyday life. As with the written tests, the focus is on authentic use of the language.

How to enter for Pitmans Examinations
See Sue Tomkins at Churchill House who is the Local Secretary for Pitmans Examinations at the School. She will explain the examination to you and advise you which level(s) is/are best for you.

You are able to enter and take Pitmans Examinations within one month. The examinations are held in the third week of most 4 week Course Modules so that a continuous incentive is given to your studies.

Please note that the last date for entering an examination is one week before the date of the examination. Entry is ONLY by personal interview with the Local Secretary, and CANNOT be made by post or e-mail.