How can I participate in the LAAS-PALSO exams?
The application deadline for candidates is set around two months before the exams and is announced through a circular. Dates are timely displayed on the Federation’s website.
For independent candidates, the exam participation applications are submitted to the country’s local Palso Associations, depending on the candidate’s place of residence. Candidates who study in a LS register for the exams through their LS.
The required supporting documents:
1.Individual Application Form which the candidate can download from the Federation’s website or get from the Palso Association (for independent candidates)
- A deposit slip for the exam fees.
Piraeus Bank Account Nb. 5051-045781-111 for Greece. Attention: when depositing the exam fees, make sure to give the candidate’s name as the depositor. There is no filing fee. With regard to the fees, the application deadlines and the test schedules, check the relevant circular.
Useful documents: ELOT Table to convert Greek alphabet to Latin characters (to translate Greek names)
After submitting his/her application, the candidate must get (10 days before the exams) from the local Palso association or LS, his/her Exam Participation Form, which includes all his/her details and Candidate Code, and the Candidate Instructions. Submitting an application to participate in exams for more than one level, during the same examination period, is the sole responsibility of the candidate as there is a possibility that the exams will take place at the same time.
PALSO Associations telephone numbers
Find the telephone number of your nearest association here
How can independent NOCN candidates apply
How can I participate in the NOCN exams?
Learn about the terms below:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE EXAMS
Fill in your application form:
Preparation material for independent NOCN candidates
Find the following links that you need for your preparation:
PAST PAPERS 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
AUTHENTIC SPEAKING RECORDING / MARK SHEET
AUTHENTIC WRITING TASKS / FEEDBACK
SAMPLE TEST OLD FORMAT
NOCN Exam Circulars
MAY (or JUNE) – DECEMBER TEST CIRCULAR with exam dates
NOCN Exam Circulars
INFORMATION FOR NOCN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES
Useful Documents for NOCN Independent Candidates
Learn about all the benefits of a NOCN certificate in detail
NOCN CERTIFICATE ANALYTICAL PRESENTATION
NOCN CERTIFICATE SHORT PRESENTATION
Discover helpful bibliography:
How can independent NOCN candidates apply
COMPLIANCE FORM FOR PERSONAL DATA ASSUMPTION a) MINORS AND B) ADULT NOCN CANDIDATES
NEW! REQUEST FORM FOR SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS (NOCN)
NOCN accredited exams
Find all the information about the ASEP recognition here:
Find all the information about the Ofqual recognition here:
NOCN oral exams
Find out all the useful information about the NOCN oral exam procedure.
APPLICATION FORM FOR NOCN ORAL EXAMINERS
SPECIFICATIONS OF ORAL EXAMINERS
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE NOCN CANDIDATE FOR THE ORAL PART
Useful information for independent NOCN candidates
Read the information below before you apply for the NOCN exam.
INSTRUCTIONS TO NOCN CANDIDATES (GENERAL)
PALSO Associations telephone numbers
Find the telephone number of your nearest association here
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Written Exam format
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Reading: 4 parts, 26 questions
Writing: 2 tasks
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4 structured parts
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