The European Language Portfolio

The European Language Portfolio (ELP) is a document in which those who are learning or have learned a language - whether at school or outside school - can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences.

At AVO-Bell you have the unique opportunity to purchase a European Language Portfolio , stamped by OPTIMA as proof that you have received the document from a language centre fulfilling the criteria for European standards of education.

The document is accredited by:

  • The Council of Europe (CE)
  • The European Association for Quality Language Services (EAQUALS)
  • The Association of Examining Centres for languages in Europe (ALTE)

The document can be of use to you:

  • in applying for work or a course of study anywhere throughout Europe.
  • as a realistic self-assessment of your knowledge and practice gained in learning a foreign language.

The European Language portfolio is composed of three parts:

  • A Language Passport- which its owner regularly updates. A grid is provided where his/her language competences can be described according to common criteria accepted throughout Europe and which can serve as a complement to customary certificates.
  • A Language Biography- describing the owner's experiences in each language and which is designed to guide the learner in planning and assessing progress.
  • Dossier- examples of personal work can be kept to illustrate one's language competences.

Read more about the European Language Portfolio www.coe.int