Cambridge trains Nghe An teachers in curriculum development and English assessment methods
On October 9, with the approval of the Department of Education and Training, Vinh University of Industry (IUV) and BrainClick-OEA Vietnam Platinum Authorized Testing Center (VN274) in collaboration with the Cambridge University Publishing House and Examination Board organized a training session on "Program development and Assessment methods in English teaching".
The training session was attended by more than 200 primary and secondary school teachers in Vinh city and English teachers from foreign language centers across the province.
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At the training session, representatives of Cambridge University Publishing & Examinations introduced an overview of the Cambridge English Qualifications System (CEQs) and useful tools to support effective teaching and participation in Cambridge English exams.
Delegates also listened to Mr. Allen Davenport - Director of Learning and Professional Development shared useful information on methods of assessing language production skills (speaking, writing) in the A2 Key (KET) and B1 Preliminary (PET) exams and applying the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the development and design of English language teaching programs.
Thereby, to foster and improve teaching methods and assessment skills according to international standard tests.Cambridgeand develop and design programs according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for English teachers at all levels.
Also this morning, witnessed by the Department of Education & Training and all delegates attending, BrainClick-OEA Vietnam Platinum Authorized Testing Center (VN274) awarded the certificate of Cambridge English Certificate Examination Venue approved by the Ministry of Education & Training atVinh University of Industry(IUV).
Previously, on March 6, 2024, the Ministry of Education and Training issued Decision No. 742/QD - BGDĐT approving the joint organization of Cambridge English certificate exams between BrainClick Vietnam Education and Training Joint Stock Company and Cambridge University Publishing House & Examinations Council in Hanoi, Lao Cai and Vinh University of Industry, Nghe An province.
The location of the Cambridge English certificate exam at Vinh University of Industry has brought many opportunities for students and workers in Nghe An province and neighboring provinces to take part in Cambridge English international certificate exams.
It is known that since the decision was made, the examination location at Vinh University of Industry has become a trusted address, attracting a large number of candidates to participate in Cambridge English certificate exams.
BrainClick-OEA Vietnam Platinum Authorized Testing Center (code VN274) has many years of experience in organizing Cambridge English exams and is licensed by the Ministry of Education and Training to organize Cambridge English exams in Vietnam. BrainClick-OEA Vietnam (VN274) is the first Platinum Authorized Testing Center of Cambridge University Publishing and Examinations in Vietnam.
With its efforts, BrainClick-OEA Vietnam (VN274) has been awarded many prestigious awards by Cambridge University Publishing & Examinations Board:
- Contribution Award 2013 – on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Cambridge English Language Assessment;
- Growth Award in 2017;
- Southeast Asia & Pacific Regional Center of Excellence Award for two consecutive years 2018 & 2019;
- Best Computer-Based Testing Center Award in Northeast Asia & Southeast Asia-Pacific Region 2023.
Mr. Allen Davenport - Director of Learning and Professional Development, Southeast Asia, Cambridge University Press & Examinations, is a Master of Education in Development. He has many years of experience in the education sector in positions such as lecturer, training consultant, academic director and examiner at many international examination boards.
His areas of expertise focus on methods for developing creative thinking in learners and changes in English language teaching to meet changing learner needs.
