Sponsors

We would like to thank all the organisations that are helping to make the ALTE 6th International Conference a memorable event for everyone. In particular, we extend our sincere thanks to our Gold and Silver Sponsors for their generous contributions to the success of the conference.

Gold sponsors

Goethe-Institut

Goethe-Institut

Goethe-Institut is Germany’s cultural institution operating worldwide. It promotes the study of German through a worldwide network of 93 countries worldwide.

Language

Every year more than half a million people worldwide learn German in our language courses or sit one of our examinations.

Courses & Examinations

Our courses and examinations correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR). They range from A1 for beginners to C2 for masters. In 2016, approximately 450,000 people took a ‘Goethe exam’ in over 500 authorised examination centres.

Recognition of Certificates

Our certificates are recognised worldwide: for example Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 is recognised for family reunification, and Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is the initial requirement for study or for medical staff applying to work in Germany in many countries.

More information: www.goethe.de/pruefungen

telc

telc

telc offers more than 70 examinations in 10 languages. telc language tests are developed according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and enjoy international recognition and acceptance at universities, companies and governmental institutions. In addition to general language exams, telc specialises in Language for Specific Purposes (LSP), academic exams and certification in the context of migration. For more information please visit our stand and www.telc.net

TestDaf-Institut

TestDaf-Institut

TestDaF-Institut is concerned with the development, administration, research, and validation of proficiency and aptitude tests:

  • TestDaF (Test of German as a Foreign Language, formally Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) is a high-stakes test offered worldwide and officially recognised as a language entry exam at German institutions of higher education for foreign students.
  • TestAS (Test for Academic Studies) is a standardised aptitude test for international students.
  • onSET (Online Language Placement Test) is an online test based on the C-test principle for quick and precise assessment of general language proficiency.

For more information, please visit our website: www.testdaf.de

Yunus Emre Institute

Yunus Emre Institute

The Yunus Emre Institute is a public organization which was established in 2007 for the purpose of promoting Turkey, its culture, language and art. It conducts its activities under the Yunus Emre Foundation. The Institute provides courses in language, culture and art abroad in order to support cultural exchange and to strengthen the relations between Turkey and other nations. The Institute carries out its activities via 50 cultural centers located in 40 countries.

The Institute has launched an international examination called “Türkçe Yeterlik Sinavi” (TYS) (Turkish Proficiency Exam - TPE) in accordance with the proficiency definitions and standards of The Common European Framework. This is with the aim of measuring the proficiency of students wishing to learn Turkish as a foreign or second language, The Turkish Proficiency Exam focuses on the following four language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

For more information, please visit http://www.yee.org.tr/en or contact Mr. Bünyamin Demir at bunyamin.demir@yee.org.tr and nursel.elmas@yee.org.tr

Silver sponsors

oat - home of tao

oat - home of tao

Trinity College London

Trinity College London

Trinity College London