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Keep up-to-date with all the news and new developments of LCCI International Qualifications by reading the free quarterly LCCI International Qualifications Update. For all marketing enquiries contact: internationalenquiries@ediplc.com

Financial and Quantitative qualifications

English Language qualifications

Business, Administration and IT qualifications Marketing and Customer Service qualifications

Whats happening around the world

Tel. +44 (0) 2476 518951 Email. internationalenquiries@ediplc.com www.lcci.org.uk

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NOTICE BOARD
International Marketing queries
From November 2012 please ensure all marketing queries are directed to: e. internationalenquiries@ediplc.com or t. +44 (0) 2476 518951

LCCI International Qualifications Price lists

The current LCCI price list remains the same until 31 December 2012. New price lists will come into effect from January 2013 and will run until December 2013.

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LCCI International Qualifications Series Timetables

Series 4 2012 to Series 4 2013 timetables are available on the LCCI website. please log in to the secure area of the LCCI website and click on the Examination Requisitions and Timetables tab.

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FINANCIAL AND QUANTITATIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Practice question papers for the new Level 4 qualifications coming soon!
Due to market demand we are currently developing additional practice papers for: Level 4 Certificate in Applied Business Economics Level 4 Award in Business Finance and Banking Operations Level 4 Award in Islamic Finance and Banking These papers are expected to be live by December 2012

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Teaching Resources for Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance available now!
EDI is pleased to announce that its teaching resource for the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is now available for download from the LCCI website, www.lcci.org.uk The resource emphasises the need for developing candidates higher order thinking skills and preparing them to cope with the cognitive demands of the Level 4 assessments. It also includes sample questions and answers to show how candidates are expected to apply these skills when answering questions.

Passport to Success Level 2 Book-keeping & Accounts

An error has been found in the Passport to Success Solutions Booklet for Level 2 Book-keeping and Accounts: Chapter 1 (Advanced Aspects of Depreciation) page 3, the Asset Disposal Account included an incorrect figure in its calculations; this table will be amended as follows:

The Solutions Booklet has been amended to show the correct amount in the Asset Disposal Account. The revised booklet can be dowloaded via the Qualification Search button on the LCCI website; select Book-keeping from the subject drop down list and click on Book-Keeping and Accounts Level 2. The solutions booklet can be dowloaded from the Free Downloads section.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS

Level 3 English for Accounting

Ideal for you if you:

are a non-native English speaker working or intending to work in an accounts-related function where you have to communicate using book-keeping and accounting vocabulary and terminology in English are pursuing or have already passed LCCI financial qualifications and wish to further extend your skills and abilities

CertTEFL Level 5 update

Following on the previous update about the review of Level 5 CertTEFL, we would like to inform you that, unfortunately, we have experienced delays and, therefore, the centres should continue with the current assessment support material until further notice.

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DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL MANAGERS

The CEF C1 and CEF C2 Diploma in Business English for International Managers is designed to test candidates English language skills in five areas: Telephoning Presentations Discussions Negotiations Written business communication
Features Available On Demand Benefits The centres and candidates are offered greater flexibility in course and assessment delivery The candidates benefit from taking the components of the diploma in stages, over a period of time, which allows them to pursue a career and meet other commitments The candidates who achieve a pass in only one component of the diploma will receive a certificate for that subject The diploma caters for the needs of the candidates who are non-native English speakers working or intending to work in business and commerce related roles

24-months completion period

Certificates for partial achievement The diploma tests candidates English language skills in five areas: Telephoning, Presentations, Discussions, Negotiations, Written business communication

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Diploma in Business English for International Managers

Level 3 (CEF C1) and Level 4 (CEF C1-C2*) Diploma in Business English for International Managers test candidates English language skills in five areas:  Telephoning  Presentations  Discussions  Negotiations  Written business communication

Level 3 Diploma in Business English for International Managers

Select one from the options below:

Qualification
Level 3 English for Business (EFB) Level 3 SEFIC Telephone test Level 3 SEFIC Special Topic Option Option 2 Level 3 English for Business Level 4 SEFIC Telephone test Level 4 English for Business Level 3 SEFIC Telephone test Level 3 SEFIC Special Topic Option

Minimum Product grade code required

ASE3041 ASE951 ASE952 ASE3041 ASE969 Merit 60% Merit 60% Pass Pass Merit 60% Pass 50% Pass

Option 1

Level 3 Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC) ASE825

Level 4 Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC) ASE837

Option 3

ASE4041 Pass 50% Merit 60% Pass Pass ASE951 ASE952

Level 3 Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC) ASE825

Level 4 Diploma in Business English for International Managers Qualification

Level 4 English for Business Level 4 Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC) Level 4 SEFIC Telephone test
Notes  To achieve either diploma, students much achieve all the required components within a 24 month period  All SEFIC components must be completed within a 12 month period  Additionally, the candidates must apply for the diploma certificate within 12 months of achieving the last component *To be awarded a CEF C2 diploma candidates must achieve a Merit (60%) or a Distinction (75%) in both Level 4 English for Business (ASE4041) and Level 4 SEFIC (ASE837), together with a Pass in the Level 4 SEFIC Telephone test.

Minimum Product grade code required

ASE4041 Pass 50% ASE837 ASE969 Pass 50% Pass

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BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND IT QUALIFICATIONS

Student Revision Books

EDI is pleased to announce that new Student Revision Books for the following qualifications are now available for free download from our website: Level 3 Certificate in Business Principles and Practice Level 3 Award in Introduction to Business Strategy and Planning Level 3 Award in Measuring and Improving Business Performance These Student Revision Books outline the key points arising from each learning outcome and provide explanatory notes, tables and diagrams to clarify concepts and show relationships between different concepts and principles. The Revision Book for Level 3 Business Principles and Practice also includes an examination guidance section to help candidates improve their understanding of the examination requirements, as well as improve their examination technique. These books can be used for self-study and revision as well as within the classroom as a supporting learning resource.

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Certificate in Business Administration (New 2012) qualifications NQF Accredited

We are pleased to announce that these qualifications are now accredited on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) with the following numbers and titles: 600/6856/5 - EDI Level 1 Certificate In Business Administration (VRQ) 600/6855/3 - EDI Level 2 Certificate In Business Administration (VRQ) 600/6854/1 - EDI Level 3 Certificate In Business Administration (VRQ) The syllabuses, sample assessments and Examination Guidance for Candidates for the new Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, and the syllabus for the new Level 3 qualification are available on the LCCI website. Due to the delay in releasing syllabuses and sample papers for these qualifications, we have decided to delay the launch until Series 2 2013 to allow centres time to prepare candidates sufficiently for the examinations. On Demand examinations for all three levels of Business Administration (New 2012) will be available from 1 April 2013. Levels 2 and 3 Business Administration (New 2012) will also be available for first sitting in Series 2 2013. In order to allow centres and candidates time to complete courses based on the old syllabuses, examinations on these syllabuses will be available concurrently with the new syllabus examinations in Series 2 2013 and then On Demand only until 30 April 2014.

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MARKETING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

Level 3 Certificate in Marketing and Level 3 Certificate in Selling and Sales Management
Following on from the article in the previous edition of the LCCI Update, announcing the redevelopment of Level 3 Certificate in Marketing and Level 3 Selling and Sales Management qualifications, we would like to inform you of the progress of these redevelopments. Unfortunately, we are experiencing some delays with these developments and so the new syllabuses will not be available on our website until November 2012. However, the availability of assessments remains the same; the first Series examination on the new syllabuses will take place in Series 3, 2013 and On Demand examinations will be available from 1 June 2013. In order to allow centres and candidates time to complete the courses based on the current syllabuses, examinations on these will be available concurrently in Series 3 2013, which is the last series examinations on the current syllabuses. On Demand examinations will be available until 31 December 2013. We apologise for any inconvenience the delay in the publication of the syllabuses may cause.

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Level 3 Certificate in Advertising

Following on from the article in the previous edition of the LCCI Update, announcing the review of the Level 3 Certificate in Advertising qualification, we would like to inform you of the progress. We have now completed the review and the updated syllabus will be available on our website November 2012. As a result of the review, we have revised the syllabus topic titles and have taken the opportunity to improve the relevance of the qualification by including new content relating to website and internet advertising, advertising planning, creative techniques and formats, new media and the legal concepts of copyright and defamation. There are no other changes to the technical content of the syllabus. The layout of the syllabus now consists of Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Taught Content. This presentation is more beneficial to centres and learners as it provides detailed guidance on what learners should understand and be able to do.

As per the previous article, the assessment will remain as a written examination paper but will consist of five compulsory questions instead of a choice of five from ten. Please see the revised syllabus for more detailed information on the assessment. A sample examination paper and associated mark scheme and a Examination Guidance for Candidates document will also be available on the website in November 2012. All examinations, Series or On Demand, sat after 1 June 2013 will be on the revised syllabus and assessment.

Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills

As per the article in the previous edition of the LCCI Update, the revised Practical Assessment Candidate Book and Tutor Support Pack for the Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills will be available for download from our website from October 2012. Revisions to these documents were carried out to ensure that the assessment remains valid and to provide greater transparency about the assessment requirements.

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WHATS HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD

News from Singapore News from Romania News from Hungary

Singapore
Articulation arrangement for LCCI Diploma holders to enter into Advanced Diploma Programme offered by SAA Global Education
SAA Global Education is an education arm of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), the national accountancy body that develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the accounting profession. LCCI Singapore is working with SAA Global Education towards the objective to provide higher education learning pathway to LCCI Level 3 diploma graduates with articulation arrangement into advanced diploma leading to the final year of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree by University of Plymouth, United Kingdom.
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(CPE Edutrust Certified)

L CCI L evel 3 D i pl oma

Group Diploma in Accounting Group Diploma in Cost Accounting Group Diploma in Management Accounting Specialised Diploma in Accounting & Finance Diploma in Business Studies
(Compulsory pass in Level 3 Accounting is required)

Enter into Y ear 2 D i pl oma

SAA GE Advanced Diploma (9 months) I n Business M anag ement o r I n Acco unting and F inance

Fi n al Y ear Un i versi ty
Univ e rs ity of P ly mouth Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Administration or Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance

We are delighted to announce the alliances with SAA-GE in new high quality and efficient pathway to UK University Degrees. Article submitted by Guan Lee, Singapore

Romania Centre opening in Craiova

The opening of LCCI Romanias latest Approved Examination Centre in Craiova, Simone Educational Centre, was attended by over 150 students. The event, on 7th September was attended by LCCI Romanias Country Manager, Eva Borbely and Aranka Ranoiu who is successfully adjusting to her new role as Business Development Manager. After congratulating the management of Simone Educational Centre on achieving the Approved Examination Centre status, Eva Borbely presented LCCIs English for Business and JETSET examinations to the enthusiastic audience. Another main attraction of the event, especially appreciated by the younger learners, was the game introduced by Aranka Ranoiu, where students were required to listen closely to Evas LCCI presentation and then answer questions on the content. 10 smart students with all correct answers won LCCI backpacks. LCCI Romania is pleased to welcome the centre in Craiova to its growing family across the country.
Attendees filling the game-cards. Article and image submitted by Eva Borbely, Romania

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Romania Celebrating Successful Candidates in Brlad

On 30 September, to mark 3 years successful delivery of LCCI examinations, Centrul de Performan n Educaie from Brlad organised a special event to celebrate its sucessful candidates in JETSET ESOL examinations. Around 70 students met together with parents, teachers and staff to share experiences regarding the examination and to acknowledge their achievments. Aranka Ranoiu, Business Development Manager of LCCI Romania attended this important event to present the certificates to the students. In her presentation Aranka explained to the audience the value that an internationally recognized certificate brings to the students and how they can benefit from this qualification in their further studies and careers. Congratulations to the students, teachers and of course the management of the school!
Candidates waiting for the event to begin.

Article and images submitted by Eva Borbely, Romania

Aranka Ranoiu, LCCI Romania Business Development Manager explaining how students can make a good use of their certificates.

Hungary
5th Annual LCCI Hungary Medallion Presentation at the British Embassy
It seems just a few weeks ago that we were celebrating the 2011 event and here we are once again, for the fifth time now, celebrating the achievements of the LCCI English for Business Hungarian Gold and Silver Medallion winners. The event, which as usual was held in the prestigious surroundings of the Old Banking Hall at the British Embassy in Budapest was attended by HM Ambassador Jonathan Knott, representatives of LCCI Centres from across the country and of course the medallion winners with their families. Following a champagne welcome, speeches by the Ambassador and Alan Godsave, LCCIs Regional Director were followed by presentation of the awards to Gold winner Jzsef Juhsz from Szolnok College and Silver winner Pter Simor from International Business School, Budapest. Alan also brought a message of greeting and encouragement from Adam Robinson, EDI International Business Development Manager, who was unable to be present. Before enjoying an excellent buffet lunch, attendees were provided with a product update describing the advantages for both candidates and centres of the LCCI Diploma in Business English for International Managers which it is planned to introduce to the market in 2013. The afternoon session was devoted to the annual Standardisation Meeting for English for Business Oral Examiners during which good practice examples were demonstrated and discussed. On leaving, many participants said that they were already looking forward to next year!
Article and images submitted by Alan Godsave, Hungary Gold Medal winner Jozsef Juhasz with staff from Szolnok College and LCCI Hungary HM Ambassador Jonathan Knott with Alan Godsave, LCCI Regional Director Silver Medal winner Peter Simor

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