About the department
The Testing and Assessment Unit provides the assessment of the foreign language proficiency level of the MFA and civil service staff. It develops and conducts Foreign Language for Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Tests ( FLDT). The tests are focused on the vocabulary, the range of subjects, and the skills related to diplomacy, foreign policy, international law, international business etc. The tests are designed in accordance with the CEFR requirements at five levels on the CEFR from A1 to C1. FLDT is a multi-skills test that assesses reading, writing, speaking, listening skills as well as language correctness and appropriacy. Candidates are awarded one of the following results: distinction, merit, pass, fail.
The Unit also offers user-tailored FLDT tests at the request of various institutions and organizations ranging from governments and employers to universities and professional associations.
The construct of the tests and the assessment procedure developed by the Language Training Centre have been registered with and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
Types of Tests conducted by the Language Training Centre
Qualification Tests/Exams to be awarded the FLDT qualification and receive the qualification certificate. Certificates are valid for 1 to 4 years depending on the level. FLDT qualifications are awarded in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
Diagnostic Tests for applicants for MFA positions. Certificates are valid for 6 months to 1 year. Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portugese, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Hindi, Serbian, Croatian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Modern Greek, other options on the request.
Language Profile Reports for MFA staff, valid for 6 months to 1 year. Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portugese, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Hindi, Serbian, Croatian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Modern Greek, other options on the request.
Placement Tests to get enrolled on the course