Regulations of the “Addvantage”
partnership programme for institutions
9th edition
§1 Subject of the Regulations
1. These regulations shall define the rules, scope, terms and conditions of participation in the 9th edition of the
Addvantage partnership programme for institutions which register groups of candidates for examinations offered
by the British Council, hereinafter referred to as the programme.
2. The programme shall be organised by Fundacja British Council with its seat in Warsaw, at Koszykowa 54, hereinafter
referred to as the British Council.
3. The 9th edition of the programme shall be executed in the period from 29 April 2015 – 11 May 2017.
4. The programme shall be divided into two phases: phase one – from 29 April 2015 to 11 May 2016 the British Council
shall collect information on the number of candidates registered by particular institutions subject to this programme
through group entries over the course of this period for examinations offered by the British Council; phase two –
from 1 June 2016 to 11 May 2017, on the basis of the collected information, the offer shall be executed (subject to
the provisions contained in §3.IV.2 of these regulations).
§2 Rules for participation in the programme
I. Rules for participation in the programme
1. The programme may be joined and participated in by every language school, educational institution and company
which, in the period between 29 April 2015 to 11 May 2016 registers through a group entry at least five of its
students or employees for examinations which are subject to this programme, i.e.
a) Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE),
b) Cambridge English: Key (KET),
c) Cambridge English: Key for Schools (KET for Schools),
d) Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET),
e) Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools (PET for Schools),
f) Cambridge English: First (FCE),
g) Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCE for Schools),
h) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE),
i) Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE),
j) Cambridge English: Business (BEC – Preliminary, Vantage, Higher),
k) International English Language Testing System (IELTS),
l) Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE),
m) Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC).
2. The time of the registration is considered to be the moment of submitting to the examination centre registration
documents and proof/proofs of payment for the particular examination in accordance with the examination
regulation valid for the specific examination and session.
3. British Council Examination Centres may participate in the programme according to the rules binding for other
institutions participating in the programme.
4. Institutions which join the programme shall be hereinafter referred to as “participants”.
5. Institutions which have registered candidates for examinations which are subject to this programme through
a group entry and have submitted in the examination centre lists of candidates which include different contact
details of these institutions shall be regarded as separate programme participants even if they appear under the
same brand.
II. Participation declaration
1. An institution interested in participation in the programme declares its willingness to join the programme in writing,
on the application form provided by the British Council, once the British Council has calculated the number of
candidates registered by the institution in the first phase of the programme and sent to this institution information
on the rights resulting thereof. The information shall be sent to the institution till 5th June 2016.
2. The application, sent to the British Council, shall contain the following data:
a) Full name of the participant
b) Address, telephone number as well as the e-mail address of the participant
c) Indication of agreement or lack of for the transfer of the participant’s contact data to the programme partner
– Cambridge University Press, with its seat at Sienna 86/25, 00-815 Warszawa and Cambridge Assessment
Overseas Limited Sp. z o.o. Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce (a representation of Cambridge English Language
Assessment in Poland), with its seat at Sienna 86/99, 00-815 Warszawa as per §3.IV.4 of these regulations.
d) Signature of the person authorised to represent the institution registering with the programme.
3. The application shall be sent to the British Council between till 30th June 2016.
4. The programme participant shall be obliged to inform the British Council of changes in the data listed above in
points 2a and 2b at every stage of the programme.
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III. Waiver of participation in the programme
1. A participant terminating their participation in the programme shall be obliged to send a termination notification
to the British Council as per the manner stated in §2.II.2 of these regulations.
2. In the event of a termination of participation, the right to receive the products within the offer the participant was
entitled to shall expire and shall not be transferred onto other institutions.
§3 Rules of the Programme
I. Categories of participants
1. The offer which particular participants of the programme are entitled to shall be dependent on the number of
candidates collectively registered in the first phase of the programme, i.e. between 29 April 2015 and 11 May 2016,
for the examinations listed in §2 of these regulation by a given institution.
2. The programme participants shall be divided into three categories:
a) Bronze – participants of the programme who in the first phase of the programme registered from 5 to 25 candidates through a group entry for the examinations listed in §2 of these regulations;
b) Silver – participants of the programme who in the first phase of the programme registered from 26 to 75 candidates through a group entry for the examinations listed in §2 of these regulations;
c) Gold – participants of the programme who in the first phase of the programme registered more than 75 candidates through a group entry (i.e. the so-called Block Entry Forms) for the examinations listed in §2 of these
regulations.
II. First phase of the programme
1. The British Council undertakes to collect, by 20 May 2016, information from all British Council examination centres
in Poland on the number of candidates registered through a group entry by particular institutions between 29 April
2015 and 11 May 2016 for examinations listed in §2 of these regulations.
2. Following the collection of the above mentioned information the British Council shall contact the institution, by 5th
June 2016, by e-mail – provided it meets the terms and conditions of participation in this programme listed in §2 of
these regulations – and shall inform it of the number of candidates registered in the abovementioned period, of the
category granted to it therefrom, of the offer it is entitled to therefrom and shall offer the institution participation
in the programme.
3. Institutions wishing to join the programme should complete the formalities listed in §2.II of these regulations.
III. List of products available to the participants qualified for particular categories
1. The programme participants qualified for the “Bronze” category shall receive:
a) The right to register their students/employees for the following Cambridge English tests and examinations: YLE,
KET, KET for Schools, PET, PET for Schools, FCE, FCE for Schools, CAE, CPE, BEC, ICFE and ILEC at a discount fee
which shall be announced by the British Council Director not later than one month prior to the commencement
of registration for subsequent examination sessions of the abovementioned examinations.
b) Two sets of Cambridge English Past Paper Packs funded by Cambridge English Language Assessment and Cambridge University Press. Test levels can be chosen from amongst those levels available at the time of placing
the order.
c) A certificate in English, issued by the British Council confirming that the programme participant registers groups of candidates for Cambridge English examinations, of the following content: “This is to certify that in the
school year 2015/16 (name of programme participant) was a British Council Supplier Institution for Cambridge
English examination*” with a note: “*This certificate has been issued on the basis of confidential criteria regarding candidate entries”.
d) A certificate in English, issued by Cambridge English Language Assessment confirming that the programme
participant registers groups of candidates for Cambridge English examinations, of the following content: “Cambridge English Preparation Centre, 2015/16. This is to certify that (name of programme participant) prepares
and enters candidates for Cambridge English examinations, the world’s leading range of qualifications for the
learners of English”.
e) Regular e-mail briefings about British Council examinations activities and general events.
f) 50% discount on methodological seminars for teachers organised by the British Council in the region where
the programme participants operates.
g) A guarantee of three places at each free methodological seminar for teachers organised by the British Council
in the region where the programme participant operates. Where possible, the seminars will be accompanied
by product (books & examinations) presentations organised by partners and textbook sales at discount fees.
2. The programme participants qualified for the “Silver” category shall receive:
a) The product listed in point III.1 of this paragraph included in the “Bronze” category.
b) Certificates for teachers preparing students for Cambridge English examinations in the particular institution,
c) A copy of Penny Ur’s “Discussions and More: Oral fluency practice in the classroom” – a publication funded by
Cambridge University Press.
d) The right to use the “Cambridge English Preparation Centre” logo in their promotional materials and on their
websites in accordance with the rules stated by the Cambridge English Language Assessment in the attachment to this Regulations.
e) Three units of the on-line Learning Technologies for the Classroom training, for 2 teachers, funded by the
British Council.
f) 50% discount on any Cambridge English examination taken in an open session for one member of staff
employed by the participant confirming their experience in this area.
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3. The programme participants qualified for the “Gold” category shall receive:
a) The product listed in point III.1 and III.2 of this paragraph included in the “Bronze” and “Silver” categories.
b) One of two sets of publications funded by Cambridge University Press containing:
Set 1
Set 2
Guess What Level 4
Pupil’s Book
Activity Book with Online Resources
Teacher’s Book with DVD
Class Audio CDs (2)
Flashcards (88)
Presentation Plus DVD-ROM
Guess What Levels 3–4
Teacher’s Resource and Tests CD-ROM
Complete PET
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Objective PET Second edition
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Complete First for Schools
Student’s Book without answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Eyes Open Level 4
Student’s Book with Online Workbook and Online Practice
Teacher’s Book
Class Audio CDs (3)
Video DVD
Presentation Plus DVD-ROM
Complete First Second edition
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Objective First Fourth edition
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Think – Starter
Student’s Book with Online Workbook and Online Practice
Teacher’s Book
Class Audio CDs (3)
Video DVD
Presentation Plus DVD-ROM
Objective Advanced Fourth edition
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Complete Advanced Second edition
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Storyfun for Starters
Pupil’s Book
Teacher’s Book & Audio CD
Complete IELTS Bands 5–6.5 B2
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Complete Key for Schools
Student’s Book without answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Complete Key for Schools WB with answers with Audio CD
Complete IELTS Bands 6.5–7.5 C1
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Objective Key Second edition
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Workbook with answers with Audio CD
Objective IELTS Advanced
Student’s Book with answers with CD-ROM with Testbank
Objective IELTS Advanced WB with answers
c) Access to Cambridge English Teacher portal, with one methodological course included, funded by Cambridge
English Language Assessment.
d) The option of conducting a maximum 3-hour methodological seminar for teachers on Cambridge English examinations at your institution’s premises, on a day agreed by the parties.
e) The possibility to conduct the FCE, CAE or CPE speaking paper, for students/employees registered by the
programme participant, on school premises assuming that the remaining parts of the examination (Writing,
Listening, Reading and Use of English) shall be organised within the open-session. In order to be able to take
advantage of this offer, the participant shall fulfil the following conditions:
 register a group of a minimum of 30 candidates (jointly) for any or all of the following examinations: FCE,
CAE or CPE. The chosen examination sitting should be held on dates in close proximity to each other in
order to allow the Speaking test for all three levels to be conducted on the same day. The minimum number
of candidates registered for any test level to be conducted on the same day. The minimum number of
candidates registered for any test level should not be lower than 5;
 secure (provide or rent at the programme participant’s expense) a room or rooms in which the candidates
shall take the oral part of the examination (Speaking). An employee of the examination centre shall accept the
selected rooms and is entitled to refuse to conduct an examination in such rooms in the event where by they
do not meet the requirements imposed by Cambridge English Language Assessment (list of requirements
available at the British Council and in the examination centre operating in the region of the programme
participant’s activity). The programme participant is entitled to appeal against the decision to the British
Council within 5 working days.
IV. Second phase of the programme – offer execution and programme completion
1. Execution of the offer, understood as providing the programme participants with the products listed in point III of
this paragraph, pursuant to their qualification for a particular category shall take place between 1 June 2016 and
11 May 2017, but not earlier than the time when the institution declares its willingness to join the programme in
writing to the British Council and subject to the provisions contained in §3.IV.2 of these regulations.
2. Benefits which are dependent on the participant’s decision, such as taking advantage of discount fees, organization
of a presentation or examination on the participant’s premises are forfeited should the participant not take
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advantage of them by 11 May 2017. Should the programme participant wish to organize speaking papers on their
premises they are obliged to inform the examination centre or the British Council of this fact in writing by 11 May
2017 at the latest which will extend the execution of this specific benefit till the end of June 2017.
Benefits listed in points III.1.c and d as well as III.2.b shall be executed by the British Council during the second
phase of the programme by post (at the British Council’s expense).
The programme participant will receive the benefits funded by Cambridge University Press and Cambridge English
Language Assessment under the condition that they indicate agreement (in writing on the application form) to the
transfer of the participant’s contact data, the name and surname of a contact person and the level of membership
to which the participant is entitled to Cambridge University Press, with its seat at Sienna 86/25, 00-815 Warsaw and
Cambridge English Language Assessment Overseas Limited sp. z o.o., Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce (a representation
of Cambridge English Language Assessment), with its seat at Sienna 86/99, 00-815 Warsaw. The publications will
either be delivered to the programme participant by the programme partner’s representatives or sent to the
participant’s address provided by the British Council. The decision as to the form of delivery lies with the programme
partner. Should the publications be delivered by the programme partner’s representative, the representative may
wish to set up a meeting with a representative of the programme participant’s institution. This will happen only
should the programme participant indicate agreement to such an eventuality (in writing on the application form).
Upon completion of the 9th edition of the programme all rights of the programme participant related to its
registration of a given number of candidates through a group entry between 29 April 2015 and 11 May 2016, shall
be forfeited.
In the event of launching another edition of the programme, the rights of the programme participant from the
previous edition shall not be transferred onto the next one and shall not cumulate.
The programme participant shall not receive any financial equivalent for the products listed in point III of this
paragraph.
The rights of the programme participant shall not be transferred onto other institutions.
§4 Use of information of participation in the programme for promotion and advertising purposes
1. The programme participants are entitled to use the logo “Member of the British Council Exams Partnership
Programme Addvantage©” in their promotional materials and on their websites for the duration of the 9th of the
programme, in accordance with the rules stated below.
2. All promotional, advertising and informational materials produced by the programme participant, e.g. websites,
posters, leaflets, banners, advertisements and other press, radio, cinema and television information as well as
materials in other media which mention any rights of the programme participant related to participation in the
programme, its activities resulting therefrom, including any offers available for the participant’s clients, in particular
those which use the logo described in the previous point of this paragraph of these regulations must receive the
written approval of the British Council by which it will accept the contents and form of the materials and express
consent to their publication. The programme participant must submit all such materials by e-mail (addvantage@
britishcouncil.pl) to the British Council for approval prior to their use. The British Council has 5 working days to
approve the submitted materials.
3. All the materials listed in point 2 of this paragraph belong to the programme participant and shall be protected
by Polish copyright law. The British Council undertakes not to make the received designs accessible to any other
entitles.
§5 Final provisions
I. Complaints
1. The programme participant shall be entitled to lodge complaints pertaining to its qualification for a given
participants’ category and to the way the offer has been executed to the British Council in the manner provided
in §2.II.2 of these regulations.
II. Participant’s exclusion from the programme by the British Council
1. The British Council reserves the right to exclude a participant from the programme in the event the participant
fails to timely fulfil its financial obligations towards the British Council or breaches the terms and conditions of
these regulations.
2. In such an event, all the rights acquired by the programme participant before its exclusion from the programme
shall expire.
3. The British Council shall inform the participant of the exclusion in writing.
III. Amendments to the regulations
1. The British Council reserves the right to end the programme prior to the date mentioned in §1 of these regulations
or to extend it beyond the date mentioned in §1 of these regulations.
2. 2. The British Council reserves the right to introduce amendments to these regulations and undertakes to inform
the programme participants of the amendments by e-mail or post.
3. 3. Amendments to the regulations and a change to the programme completion date must not breach the rights
acquired by the participants before the introduction of those amendments.
IV. Civil code and resolution of disputes
1. 1. In matters not stipulated by these regulations the relevant provisions of the Civil Code shall apply. Disputes which
may arise during the execution of the programme shall be resolved by a relevantly competent court in Warsaw.
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ATTACHMENT NO 1
To the Regulations of the “Addvantage” partnership programme for institutions 9th edition
Regulations for use by preparation centres (Silver and Gold Addvantage Members)
Cambridge English Language Assessment
logo and promotional materials
Regulations for use by preparation centres
These regulations relate to the use of the Preparation Centre Logo (the ‘Preparation Centre Logo’),
introduced worldwide in July 2014. Compliance with these regulations is a condition of the registration of
your organisation as a Cambridge English Language Assessment preparation centre (‘preparation centre’)
by your local examination centre, where you have fulfilled the criteria set by your local Cambridge English
Language Assessment representative.
We are happy to provide schools and institutions which actively prepare candidates for our exams with the
Preparation Centre Logo (which is a Cambridge English Language Assessment trademark) to help
promote exam preparation courses. Please remember that in doing so, we are granting the right to use a
valuable piece of intellectual property, owned by the University of Cambridge, and that we need to protect
the interests of the many departments of the University and of other centres. As such, we must enforce
these regulations vigorously. Permission to use the Preparation Centre Logo is dependent on you
continuing to prepare students and your agreement (by use of any of this Preparation Centre Logo) to
comply with these regulations.
You are welcome to use this Preparation Centre Logo in your publications or websites, as specified below,
but in doing so you must accept that permission to use it may be withdrawn at any time, and that you must
then cease to use it (and withdraw any publications in which it is printed) if requested to do so. For the
avoidance of doubt you are NOT permitted to use in any way the Cambridge English Language
Assessment shield logo which appears at the top of your preparation certificate (other than by
display of that original certificate).
When using the Preparation Centre Logo you must not state or imply that Cambridge English Language
Assessment has approved the quality of teaching or other services provided by your preparation centre.
Below is a copy of the logo that has been approved for use by preparation centres:
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You may use this Preparation Centre Logo:
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On publicity documents and other promotional material relating to preparation courses for
Cambridge English exams
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On press advertising that relates specifically to preparation courses for Cambridge English exams
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On web pages that relate specifically to the preparation courses for Cambridge English exams
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On signs, posters, etc, promoting courses for Cambridge English exams
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On promotional goods (pens, pencils, T-shirts, caps, mugs and other items that are used to
promote the examinations), provided that these are given away and not sold.
You may not use this Preparation Centre Logo:
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On any certificate, invoice or other financial document
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As part of an e-mail template or in any other electronic form other than as part of a web page as
described above
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In relation to any exams, tests or certificates provided by your centre other than the Cambridge
English exams
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On any social media platform such as YouTube, Twitter or Facebook.
Using the Preparation Centre Logo
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We do not impose restrictions on the size or positioning of these graphics, but you must ensure that
the logo and/or name of your school is displayed more prominently than the Preparation Centre Logo
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The Preparation Centre Logo must always be used in exactly the format and proportions shown
above. You must not under any circumstances attempt to alter or recreate the Logo or retype any of
the wording. You must also ensure that any designer or printer working on your behalf complies with
this requirement.
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You should ensure that the colours are reproduced accurately.
You must not use a copy of this Preparation Centre Logo obtained from any other source.
Available Logo file types
PreparationCentreLogo _RGB_72dpi.jpg
Suitable for use on websites.
PreparationCentreLogo _RGB_300dpi.jpg
Suitable for use in Microsoft Office Applications.
Suitable for use on professionally printed documents.
PreparationCentreLogo _CMYK_300dpi.tif
Please note the size of this logo can be reduced but must
not be enlarged as this would affect print quality.
Suitable for use on professionally printed documents.
Please note this logo can be enlarged as necessary.
Please pass this logo onto the designers/printers. It is only
for use in professional design programs. You will not be
able to open it yourself.
PreparationCentreLogo _CMYK.eps
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