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English Proficiency Test for  Private Hire Drivers
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Key facts:
Framework: CEFR
Test format: Computer Based.
Skills tested: Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening
Exam length: 2 hours 46 minutes (Can be done in 1 day)
Guided Learning Hours: 200
Self Study: 60 Hours
Certification time: 5 working days
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Overview:

EUAAB English Proficiency Test for  Private Hire Drivers (CEFR) is a single unit qualification. Candidates are assessed in all four English language skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking. Candidates taking EUAAB English Proficiency Test for  Private Hire Drivers (CEFR) will need to demonstrate the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in a day to day cabbing and focus on familiar and everyday situations and contexts.

Who accepts this qualification?

This is a capacity building initiative of EUAAB to ensure all the private hire drivers are having a baseline standard of English. This qualification is widely accepted by major Private Hire companies. If you are renewing or applying for your license then you can send you certificate, transcript and your centre letter as evidence of your level of English language proficiency. 

Please note: You need to attain a minimum B1 Level before you submit your application to TfL or its approved service provider. 
Training:
EUAAB English Proficiency Test for  Private Hire Drivers (CEFR) mandatory training requires candidates to study and practice all four modules of the test. Current requirement is to have a minimum of 200 hours of Guided Learning Hours. A candidate may only book an exam once there is sufficient evidence that a learner has completed the mandatory training module*.

Study Centres:

Study centres are EUAAB approved centres. However, EUAAB does not accredit any B1 (CEFR) preparation courses, and cannot accept any responsibility for these organisations or their courses. Please ensure that you make your own enquiries about the quality and suitability of a course before committing yourself.

Distancedirect™ is the only approved online provider of EUAAB English Proficiency Test for  Private Hire Drivers (CEFR) mandatory training. Distancedirect™ has developed the 200 hours compulsary training module for this examination which includes mock tests. 

Take with you to the exam
You must take proof of identity (ID) to the test centre. This includes but not limits to one of these: passport, biometric residency card or driving license. 
Remember to prepare for a topic  for discussion with the examiner.

Results and certificates
When you get your results for B1 test, you receive:
  • a certificate if you passed both parts of the exam
  • a diagnostic report for each skill showing how you performed in the exam 
Candidates who pass both parts of their test usually receive their certificate within 5 working days.
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Verify a Test Document
Legally we cannot verify any test document over the phone. Request verification using this dedicated service: www.euaab.org/certificate-verification.html

Report Malpractice or Maladministration
At any point of time during the exam if you notice something unusual report us the incident asap with at least one form of evidence. Email us: report@euaab.org. We will get back to you within 24 hours explaining how we will take action against the malpractice or maladministration. ​

Does the Certificate Expire?
Currently this certificate does not bear an expiry timeframe. 

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atisfactory evidence can be a letter from the training provider.

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All EUAAB English Language proficiency learners can be a member of the following: 
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The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is an international educational charity and membership organisation that brings together people of different languages and cultures in over 50 countries. Through the help of our branches and international ESUs, we run educational programmes, competitions and cultural exchanges to develop confident communicators, critical thinkers and empowered citizens.
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The Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC) exists to help people become better speakers, better presenters and better leaders and it works. The ASC was created in 1972 through a split from the US based organisation - Toastmasters International. It is a national non-profit association of clubs throughout Great Britain. The clubs are organised into 8 Districts sub-divided into Areas. 

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  • Qualifications
    • University degree >
      • Postgraduate Degree
    • Business Management >
      • Level 2
      • Level 3
      • Level 4
      • Level 5
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    • ICT Qualifications >
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    • Health Care >
      • Level 2
      • Level 3
      • Level 4
      • Level 5
    • HEI Access Programmes >
      • Health and Social Care
    • Functional Skills >
      • Level 3
    • Professional Qualifications >
      • QA Qualifications
      • Executive Business Mentor (EBM) Programme
      • Post Graduate Diploma in IT
      • Professional Business Courses
      • Sports Management Courses
      • The Care Certificate
      • Health and Beauty Courses
    • Bespoke Courses
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    • Centre Recognition
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    • Learner Registration
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  • Progression
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