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What is DELTA Module 1 examination?

DELTA Module 1 (Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching) is a written examination which includes two 90-minute written papers with a 30-minute break between. It focuses on the background to teaching and learning English in a range of contexts.

Context areas:

•Theoretical perspectives on language acquisition and language teaching

•Different teaching approaches and methodologies, including current developments

•Language systems and learners' linguistic problems

•Language skills and learner’s problems 

•Knowledge of resources, materials and reference sources for language learning

•Key assessment concepts and terminology 

How to register

For DELTA Module One, with the test date of (to be confirmed), submit your DELTA exam request form here. Submission deadline is (to be confirmed).

 

We run on-demand service for various professional exams. We can accommodate your needs as per your institution’s request.

Some of the boards we work with are:

•Association of Average Adjusters (AAA)

•Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA) 

•Institute of Financial Services (IFS)

•Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

•Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) 

•National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)

How do you register?

  • Get in touch with your institution and register for your exam with them. 
  • Complete the exam request form and return it to us. We will contact your institution when we receive your exam request.

Exam timetable

Exams are normally held at the time specified by the institutions. Neither British Council nor candidates has the authority to alter the exam time.

How much does it cost?

The exam fee covers the receipt, safe-keeping and return of the examination papers, provision of an examination room, invigilation and provision of laptops for computer-based tests. Please note that exam fee does not include fees charged by the exam board. Please contact exam board to discuss exam board fee accordingly.

If exam fee is responsible by exam board/ institution, we will contact the exam board/ institution to settle the exam payment.

If exam fee is responsible by candidate, please complete the exam request form and return to us for exam registration.

Exam Paper(s)

Monday – Friday (10am-6pm) 

First Session (no more than 3 hours including break time between papers)

HK$2,170

Each additional session on the same day

HK$1,730

 

 

 

 

 

How do you register?

For DELTA Module One, with the test date of (to be confirmed), submit your DELTA exam request form here. Submission deadline is (to be confirmed)

For Other Exams, please follow these steps:

  • Inform the school or institution that you or your child would like the exam to be administered at British Council Hong Kong.
  • Once the school or institution has given their approval for you to take the exam with us, submit your exam request form here.
  • We will contact the school or institution when we receive your exam request.
  • We will contact you for the payment, and to confirm your registration.

Exam Timetable 

Exams are normally held at the time specified by the school. Neither the British Council nor the candidates can make changes to the exam time. Please check with the school to suggest a date and time. Additionally, please remember that our registration form refers to Hong Kong local time, GMT+8.

Exam Schedule

Monday to Friday (Closed on Hong Kong Public Holidays)  
1st session: 10 AM to 1 PM
2nd session: 2 PM to 5 PM

Access Arrangements

In most cases you will need to contact your examining board or university directly for a special need request. The examining board will contact the British Council about the arrangements and will inform you about the approval of your request. 

You can contact us for a special need request if you have registered with us for your exam. You will need to provide a medical certificate issued within the last two years at the time of registration.

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