About the EUROPEAN VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (EVoQs)

The EvoQs specifications are based upon the Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning of the Council of Europe and were elaborated within the context of “ROSLOTRAIN”, a European project conducted under the aegis of the LEONARDO programme of the European Union.

The EVoQs Standards were developed on behalf of the ICC by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Quetz (of the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main). Professor Quetz enjoys an international reputation as an expert in the didactics of foreign language learning and linguistic research (specialist areas include adult and further education, testing and examinations).*

The EVoQs provide a system for assessment and certification and not a syllabus. They can however be used to design courses and set clear training aims.

They can be used for benchmarking, for job descriptions and are thus of great value independent of training programmes.

No examinations are involved in the achievement of an EVoQ. EVoQs candidates carry out work-related assessment activities - usually during normal course time - until they have covered all requirements.

There are six levels and four units - Speaking (including interaction), Listening, Reading and Writing. The five CEF (Common European Framework) skills are thus all included.
Levels and skills can be awarded across the board; for example, Reading Level B2 with Speaking Level B1. Thus the current level of the candidate's competence as well as his / her work-related needs can be accounted for and clearly expressed in a candidate profile.

• Certification
• Benefits
• Materials

* The EVOQs  materials can be obtained via the ICC Head Office for a small cover charge >> Contact