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These pages give information about the qualifications and resources which WJEC provide specfically for the Welsh for Adults field.

Angharad Mair

A ceremony to present certificates to candidates who succeeded to pass the Intermediate (Canolradd) and Advanced (Uwch) examinations was held in the National Eisteddfod in Bala in August.  Many thanks to Angharad Mair (pictured) from S4C’s Wedi 7 programme for presenting the certificates.

Qualifications

WJEC provides a suite of qualifications for adults who are learning Welsh, called Defnyddio’r Gymraeg. The suite gives candidates an opportunity to show their ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing Welsh - at different levels.  Qualifications can be gained by sitting examinations on specific days, and they are open to adults who have learnt Welsh as a second language or who are learning at present. It is not necessary to be in a specific class to sit the exams, or to have taken the lower level exams first. The qualifications are for people learning in evening or daytime classes, on intensive courses or on workplace courses. 

The framework in the table below gives an indication of how the qualifications relate to the National Qualifications Framework and to the ALTE / CEFR framework.

Qualification Level in the Framework Framework of Reference (CEFR)
Mynediad / Entry Mynediad A1
Sylfaen / Foundation 1 A2
Canolradd / Intermediate 2 B1
Uwch / Advanced 3 B2/C1
Hyfedredd / Proficiency 4 C2

Important dates

New: Information about 2011 dates and closing dates is available.

ALTE

ALTE

WJEC is a full member of ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe).  This is an assocation for organisations who offer language examinations across Europe, representing 26 different languages. More information about ALTE is available.

Past papers, Specifications etc.

To find past papers, booklets for candidates, specifications for tutors, click on the relevant level.  To find the Examinations Bulletin (documents containing marking schemes, examiners’ reports, examples of candidates’ work over recent years) click on 'Show all documents'.

WJEC Credit Pathway

WJEC offer a series of units at Entry (Mynediad), Foundation (Sylfaen) and Intermediate (Canolradd) levels called the credit pathway.  These give candidates an opportunity to gain credits while learning, which are assessed informally by the tutor. More information about the credit pathway is available.

Resources

WJEC provides a number of resources for the Welsh for Adults field.

  1. Y Tiwtor
    An on-line magazine for Welsh for Adults tutors.
  2. WJEC course books
    Course books for the Welsh for adults class, at Entry (Mynediad), Foundation (Sylfaen) and Canolradd (Intermediate) levels.
  3. WJEC Flash Cards
    Large and small flash cards containing full colour photographs for the Welsh for Adults field.
  4. Proficiency File
    A file of resources at the most proficient level, leading to the Proficiency level qualifications (new October 2009)
  5. Self Assessment Tool
    A tool to help learners identify their level.
  6. Other resources
    There are a number of other projects in preparation which are being designed or piloted at the moment.

Contact

If you would like more information, or copies of booklets or specifications, contact welshforadults@wjec.co.uk or write to:

Welsh for Adults
WJEC
245 Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YX 

Telephone: 029 2026 5007