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Our heritage. Our expertise. Your assurance. Your advantage.
A world of opportunities for
your students, your teachers
and your school through
Addvantage
Member scheme 2018-2019
Our heritage. The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and
educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between
the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution
to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities,
building connections and engendering trust.
We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture,
English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 65 million
people directly and 731 million people overall including online, broadcasts and
publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a
UK public body.
Our work in English aims to bring high-quality language materials to every learner and
teacher who wants them. In developing and post-conflict countries, we teach English
and train teachers through radio, web and TV broadcasts. We offer more than three
million UK examinations worldwide, helping people gain access to trusted qualifications
to support their career and study prospects.
We have been in the Netherlands since 1946. The largest part of our work in the
Netherlands is the provision of UK examinations and qualifications.
Our heritage. Our expertise. Your assurance. Your advantage.
About us
Facebook.com/BritishCouncilNetherlands
@nl_British
www.britishcouncil.nl
Our expertise. Over 70 examination boards and educational institutions
trust us to deliver their exams around the world. We are
recognised for our integrity in delivering high-quality
exams services and professional English teaching and
training. The exams we offer are widely known and
recognised by schools, universities and employers in
the Netherlands and around the world. We organise and
deliver a range of exams in the Netherlands for all ages
to meet your students’ exam needs.
In the Netherlands, we deliver Cambridge English
Qualifications, Cambridge Assessment admission tests,
the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) examinations, the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) and British Council Aptis.
Your assurance. By registering students with the British Council you
can enjoy the benefits of working with a trusted and
professional organisation. Our high-quality examination
management ensures your experience is 100 per cent
secure, transparent, positive and fair.
You are guaranteed a service which is friendly and
accessible to everyone.
Your advantage. The British Council weclomes institutions to the Addvantage
member scheme as a thank you for choosing us as your
exams provider for Cambridge English Qualifications and to
welcome new schools.
You will receive an attractive package of benefits and
enhanced services according to your membership level
along with our expertise, dedication and commitment to
you as one of our partners.
Addvantage is not just about exams alone, it’s about helping
schools, teachers, and candidates perform to the best of
their ability by offering value added products and services
from across the British Council.
By partnering with the British Council through Addvantage
you enter a world of opportunities through the variety
of services we offer in the Netherlands in the fields of
examinations and English education.
Our exam partners
The British Council in the Netherlands has long standing experience of arranging Cambridge English Qualifications across
the country. These examinations are created by Cambridge Assessment English and we are the largest authorised centre
of theirs in the Netherlands. Cambridge English Qualifications are recognised internationally by thousands of universities,
employers and education authorities around the world.
The British Council organises a wide range of Cambridge English Qualifications that suit your students’ needs including all
levels within Schools, General and higher education and Business portfolios as well as the teaching qualification Teaching
Knowledge Test (TKT). We deliver both paper-based and computer-based examinations in a wide range of locations across
the country including Amsterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Maastricht, Utrecht, Arnhem, Leeuwarden, Groningen, Zwolle,
Vlissingen and Rotterdam.
Cambridge Assessment English provides the world’s leading range of qualifications for learners and teachers of
English. They are backed by outstanding support for learners and teachers and by world-class research and quality
management. They work in over 130 countries delivering exams for 5.5 million people a year. Around the world, more than
20,000 organisations recognise Cambridge English Qualifications.
Cambridge University Press is one of the world’s leading English Language Teaching publishers offering market-
leading courses and supplementary materials for learners of English in all age groups. Driven by world-class research
and a profound commitment to delivering educational value for the benefit of learners, teachers, educational institutions
and society as a whole. Their official Cambridge exam preparation material results from their unique relationship with
Cambridge Assessment English. Their research insights offer you and your students a wide range of targeted, informed
preparation material.
Our work in cultural relations
In addition to examinations, we work with partners across the Netherlands to create innovative and high-performing joint
programmes. Our work in the area of cultural relations is aimed at building long lasting relationships with individuals and
organisations. We collaborate closely with partners to identify, design and implement specific activities in the field of arts,
education and society where the relationship with the UK can add significant value.
We share news and information about our cultural relations work with our Addvantage members on a regular basis. We run
the following programmes in the Netherlands:
Apeldoorn: British-Dutch Dialogue Conference
The annual conference is a forum where the most influential commentators, policymakers, politicians, academics, business
leaders and civil society representatives from both sides of the North Sea come together to pool ideas, share best practice
and create lasting relationships, alliances and networks. The conference is jointly organised by the British Council in the
Netherlands, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
FameLab
FameLab is the international science communication competition for young scientists from Cheltenham Festivals and the
British Council. It has been running since 2014 in the Netherlands. FameLab helps young scientists acquire valuable skills to
communicate their work to non-scientific audiences.
Hoboken Lecture
The Hoboken Lecture is a partnership between the British Council, the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam and the Royal
Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Each year, an outstanding British scientist is invited to Rotterdam to address a wide
audience, including students, academics, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Addvantage member scheme
Addvantage is the British Council’s complimentary examinations member scheme for schools and institutions which
register candidates for Cambridge English Qualifications with us. It’s our way of saying thank you for continuing to
choose the British Council as your exams provider and to welcome new schools.
We’ve structured our member scheme around attractive benefits for your students, your teachers and your school.
Partner with us and enjoy the benefits of working with a trusted and professional organisation.
Who is Addvantage for? Addvantage is open to all schools and institutions which register candidates of Cambridge English Qualifications with
us using our group registration form. Once you are a member, we will contact you at the beginning of each academic
year with your membership level and to inform you of the benefits you are entitled to.
How do I join Addvantage?
We invite all of the schools and organisations we work with and new schools that would like to work with us to join
Addvantage. In order to complete your membership, we will ask you to complete the online application form at:
www.britishcouncil.nl/exam/schools-institutions/addvantage-scheme/application. You will receive confirmation
of your membership via email. You will only need to complete the application form once as your membership will
automatically be renewed each year. You can opt out of the scheme at any time by getting in touch with our exams
team via email.
Membership levels
Your membership level will depend on the total number of registrations made with us in each previous academic year.
New schools and institutions that join Addvantage will be offered a membership level according to the number of
registrations they first make. Your membership level is evaluated and renewed each year. The more candidates you
register the greater the benefits.
We offer three membership levels:
Addvantage Basic (1 to 30 registrations)
Addvantage Premium (31 to 79 registrations)
Addvantage Premium Plus (80 registrations and above)
Terms and conditions apply. Please visit www.britishcouncil.nl/addvantage-scheme for full details.
This is our Addvantage member logo, one of the benefits we
offer to help you promote your school.
Addvantage benefits
All schools that use our exam services receive the following benefits along with our expertise, dedication and commitment
to you.
• A high quality exam experience for all our exams, including taking the listening component with state-of-the-art audio
equipment
• Paper-based and computer-based exams available throughout the year in a wide range of locations for your
convenience
• Modern, comfortable and easily accessible venues
• A dedicated exams team to support you throughout the year
• Highly-trained, friendly and experienced personnel who meet British Council and exam board standards
• Highly-trained staff to meet our child protection standards and the requirements of candidates who have special
educational needs
• Free English language practice resources for kids at: learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org
• Free English language practice resources for teens at: learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org
• Free articles, lesson plans, activities and materials for teachers of English at: www.teachingenglish.org.uk
• Free publications in English language and ELT research for teachers, trainers and ELT professionals at:
englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/research-publications
• Free mobile apps for students and teacher to use as additional tools to learn English at: learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/apps
Our standard level of service
Benefits for your students Basic Premium Premium
Plus
Standard access to LearnEnglish Exams from the British Council: our innovative and
personalised practice website for Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First, B2 First
for Schools and C1 Advanced. LearnEnglish Exams is available to all candidates that
you register for these exams. Standard access has advice, tips, strategies and online
practice in Listening, Reading, Use of English, Writing and Speaking.
Writing access to LearnEnglish Exams. Writing access gives the candidates that you
register for B2 First, B2 First for Schools and C1 Advanced exams the option to submit
up to two writing answers online and receive feedback from a British Council expert.
Speaking access to LearnEnglish Exams. Speaking access gives the candidates that you
register for B2 First, B2 First for Schools and C1 Advanced exams the option to submit up
to two speaking answers online and receive feedback from a British Council expert.
British Council digital posters for you to print with hints and tips to help your candidates
prepare for Cambridge English Qualifications: B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced
and C2 Proficiency exams.
British Council posters with hints and tips to help your candidates prepare for Cambridge
English Qualifications: B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency
delivered to your school.
Opportunity for students and teachers to participate in our Our Future competition
for exam candidates across Europe and win fantastic prizes. Find out more at
www.britishcouncil.org/exam/our-future
Addvantage benefits
In addition to our standard level of service, you will be entitled to the following benefits according to your membership level
which are aimed at supporting your students, teachers and school. These benefits are valid in the academic year of 2018-2019.
Benefits for your teachers Basic Premium Premium
Plus
Three free modules and a further discount of 15% on British Council TeachingEnglish
Training: high-quality and innovative teacher development online training.
An exclusive discount on exam preparation and teaching materials by Cambridge
University Press.
Opportunity to register with first priority for our Addvantage workshops for teachers.
Opportunity to register with first priority for our annual Conference for Teachers.
Benefits for your school Basic Premium Premium
Plus
A €10 discount per candidate on Cambridge English Qualifications at the point of
registration. This offer excludes Young Learner and computer- based tests.
Two free Cambridge English Qualifications: A2 Key or B1 Preliminary. This offer is valid
for one exam session when you register a minimum of ten candidates for these exams.
A start of year pack of downloadable British Council Addvantage and Cambridge
Assessment English promotional materials.
A start of year pack of Cambridge Assessment English and British Council
Addvantage promotional materials delivered to your school.
Our Addvantage logo for your digital and printed promotional materials following our
guidelines of use.
A certificate to display on your premises indicating your Addvantage membership
delivered to your school at the start of the academic year.
An attractive membership plaque to display on your premises indicating your
Addvantage membership.
Our Addvantage newsletter with exam information, advice and tips for exam preparation,
upcoming events and more sent to you by email every term/semester.
Our e-guide to English language exams and helping children with exam preparation
for parents.
Our printed guide to English language exams and helping children with exam
preparation for parents delivered to your school.
Option to organise exams on your premises. This is available for any type of
Cambridge English Qualification and is subject to minimum number of candidates, venue
regulations, and availability.
A dedicated exams manager to support you with all of your exams needs throughout the year.
A British Council representative to attend your open day seminars for parents and
about British Council examinations services at your school.
A British Council representative to attend events and certificate ceremonies at your school.
Addvantage benefits
‘The British Council are a very professional organisation
dealing efficiently with hundreds of Cambridge exams
every year, yet with a personal approach. Always helpful
and always looking for the best solutions for us, for our
candidates. [...] we prepare students for their future
careers in a wide range of professions and a Cambridge
English General or Business Certificate has great added
value to them.’ Ellen Keates, Senior English Lecturer at Christelijke
Hogeschool Windesheim
‘The whole experience of registering candidates for
exams, the easily accessible regional venue for the exam
in Eindhoven (less than five minutes’ walk from the train/
bus station) and the well organised exam days have
all contributed to my readiness to unhesitatingly and
wholeheartedly recommend working with the British Council
to anyone teaching Cambridge English.’
Sheila MacLeod, Cambridge English Teacher at Huygens
Lyceum, Eindhoven
‘It [the British Council] reputedly stands for a qualified
standard of English at the exams as well as good service
when it comes to the organisation of the exams. Examiners
are almost invariably native speakers of English and
qualified teachers. [...] Even with our large numbers of
candidates, the exams are always well-organised and
prepared in detail. We never worry about the logistics of
the exams.’
Jessica Abcouwer, English Teacher and Head of English
Department at Johan de Witt-Gymnasium, Dordrecht
‘Although the British Council is a worldwide organisation,
you have one local contact person, whom you can ask
anything and everything concerning the Cambridge
exams. This makes the British Council easily accessible
no matter where you live. [...] They are well-organised and
offer quality exams.’
Marjolein Hounjet-Van den Dries, Senior Teacher at Mgr.
Frencken College, Oosterhout
What our customers say about us
‘Collaborating with the British Council has guaranteed a very professional
service. They are flexible and always try to accommodate us and our
school’s needs. The administrative process is easy and smooth, with the staff
supporting us and answering our questions each step of the way’
Guillaume Roux, L2 co-ordinator at European School of The Hague
Our heritage. Our expertise. Your assurance. Your advantage.
One of the advantages of taking Cambridge English Qualifications with the British Council is that we have a wide network of
examination centres throughout the Netherlands. If you would like to register exam candidates with us please contact your
nearest exam centre directly.
Our examination centres
Amsterdam (NL001), Den Haag (NL003)
T + 31 (0)20 550 6060
Eindhoven, Maastricht (NL004)
T + 31 (0)40 226 1281
Utrecht, Arnhem (NL005)
T + 31 (0)345 558 619
Leeuwarden, Groningen, Zwolle (NL007)
T + 31 (0)6 2861 9297
Vlissingen (NL050)
T + 31 (0)118 489 798
Rotterdam (NL071)
T + 31 (0)10 753 2037
For more information on the Addvantage member scheme please visit www.britishcouncil.nl/addvantage-scheme or
contact us at: [email protected]
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