The Chartered Institute of Linguists is the leading professional language body in the UK with over 6,300 members. It was founded in 1910 with the aim of promoting high standards in the use of foreign languages in industry and commerce. Its associated charity, the IoL Educational Trust (IoLET) has been providing recognised language qualifications for many decades. Today it promotes languages throughout educational, professional and commercial life in the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world.
(Extracted from the IoL Educational Trust (IoLET) Handbook for Candidates and Examiners)
Diploma in Translation (DipTrans)
Recognition
The Diploma in Translation is a postgraduate qualification intended for working translators and for those who, having reached a high level of linguistic competence, wish to embark on a career in professional translation. It is available to candidates with a level of linguistic competence at least equivalent to a good Honours degree in language.
Examination Date
The examination is held annually in January. Exact examination dates are published in advance and issued on a separate sheet by the Institute. Application forms and examination fees should be sent directly to the Institute office in the UK. Please refer to the Institute's website (www.iol.org.uk) for the closing date. The Institute will not accept entries after the closing date. Please note that in "Box A Examination Centre" of the application form, candidate should write "HKEAA".
Conduct of Examination
The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority will arrange for invigilation of the examinations in Hong Kong. A local fee will be levied on the candidates concerned.
Examination Syllabus
The examination syllabus is available for sale at the Authority's Publications Unit on G/F, and for perusal at the International and Professional Examinations Division on 3/F, at 17 Tseuk Luk Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon. It can also be downloaded from the Institute's website : www.iol.org.uk .
For information, you may contact the following:
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Saxon House, 48 Southwark Street |
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(852) 3628 8711 (select 1-#-1-9) |
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(44) 207-940 3101 |
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(852) 3628 8790 |
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