Language and work experience proof

TomasV wrote:Hi everyone,
For instance, do they specify what level of TOEFL is needed to provide proof of at least a C1 level in English? And if one can prove language knowledge by showing their grades from a sufficient number of language courses, are those from high school still applicable? (most of my courses in German took place in high school)

gagelea.george wrote:@Moritz, a letter of reference speciffically for this Internship is not required, rather a dully signed official paper confirming that you have worked/trained at the stated company/ngo and so on

Dear Candidate,

Let us remind you that you must be in a position to justify all information declared in your application form at the time you submit your application. As indicated on our website and in the FAQ section we highly recommend you to read before applying,  language(s) knowledge proof can be presented as follows:

"in the form of language certificates – (mere attendance certificates in language courses are not accepted as proof!!), copies of degrees/diplomas (including bilingual education) /university transcripts explicitly stating that they are obtained in the referred language or official courses followed in those languages at any level of education. Please note that only a minimum of 4 exams, duly marked and with the level of language specified are accepted as proof of the declared language knowledge. Recommendation letters from professors are not accepted as only proof of declared language knowledge. Recommendation letters from employers are accepted only as proof for the declared work experience, not for your declared language knowledge."

You must send proof of your level of language knowledge. You have reported a good level in both languages and points were definitely assigned to you. So you must submit documentary evidence in support of your statement, without them you may be considered ineligible.

We hope this message gives you a clear answer.

Best regards


EAC-BUREAU-DES-STAGES
Trainees Office of the European Commission
DG EAC.C.2

gagelea.george wrote:Oh my manners. Hi everyone and Congrats.. I do have one question.. I have put the wrong date ( earlier 1 month) for my BA degree. Would that be a reason to be disqualified. I mean they will be able to see in the original scanned copy.

Many thnx

lisa1989 wrote:Apart from official language certificates:

"copies of degrees/diplomas (including bilingual education) /university transcripts explicitly stating that they are obtained in the referred language or official courses followed in those languages at any level of education. Please note that only a minimum of 4 exams, duly marked and with the level of language specified are accepted as proof of the declared language knowledge"

So if you passed several exams and/or obtained degrees abroad thought in those languages this may also count

NoMoreWords wrote:

lisa1989 wrote:Apart from official language certificates:

"copies of degrees/diplomas (including bilingual education) /university transcripts explicitly stating that they are obtained in the referred language or official courses followed in those languages at any level of education. Please note that only a minimum of 4 exams, duly marked and with the level of language specified are accepted as proof of the declared language knowledge"

So if you passed several exams and/or obtained degrees abroad thought in those languages this may also count

Unfortunately I do not hold any official diploma other than Erasmus + Certifications. In both cases I have been an exchange student and, by definition, I was not enrolled in the host university....
I have stated C1 in English and a mix of B2/C1 in Spanish and French.
Let's say I provide certifications that only prove b2 level...will I be excluded or my "application points" will be simply re-evaluated?
Let's see...

s_i_f wrote:Hi everyone!

I am a little bit worried because of a stupid mistake I made when I applied. I have mentioned my end-of-studies internship under the section "work experience" ("paid trainee"). I saw afterwards that "Traineeships made during university courses are already assessed as part of the education and shall not be mentioned as work experiences." Do you think I could be disqualified?

Thanks

viktoriia wrote:Here's reply that I received about my situation with not having proof of one of the languages (because I know the language due to bilingual situation in the country and don't have any proof):

Dear Candidate,

Let us remind you that you must be in a position to justify all information declared in your application form at the time you submit your application. As indicated on our website and in the FAQ section we highly recommend you to read before applying,  language(s) knowledge proof can be presented as follows:

"in the form of language certificates – (mere attendance certificates in language courses are not accepted as proof!!), copies of degrees/diplomas (including bilingual education) /university transcripts explicitly stating that they are obtained in the referred language or official courses followed in those languages at any level of education. Please note that only a minimum of 4 exams, duly marked and with the level of language specified are accepted as proof of the declared language knowledge. Recommendation letters from professors are not accepted as only proof of declared language knowledge. Recommendation letters from employers are accepted only as proof for the declared work experience, not for your declared language knowledge."

You must send proof of your level of language knowledge. You have reported a good level in both languages and points were definitely assigned to you. So you must submit documentary evidence in support of your statement, without them you may be considered ineligible.

We hope this message gives you a clear answer.

Best regards


EAC-BUREAU-DES-STAGES
Trainees Office of the European Commission
DG EAC.C.2

So, I guess I'm out 

eskl wrote:Hello everyone,

I am really worried about this as well.

Language: I have no official proof for English, but my entire bachelor was in an English speaking country and I received top grade, plus I worked for 3 years in a consultancy in London, I hope that works as a proof.

Work proof: the firms I worked for  are so slow in responding and providing references. For example, one finally provided with a reference but did not sign it. According to the rules, that is not accepted. I keep asking them to sign it, no response yet. Another firm made a mistake in my starting date, also taking ages to correct it.

This process drives me crazy.