TOLES Higher Exam

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What is TOLES Higher Exam?

The TOLES Higher exam is a legal English language proficiency test that is designed to assess the English language skills of non-native English-speaking lawyers and law students. The exam covers the legal language and terminology used in international legal practice and is divided into three parts: reading and vocabulary, writing, and legal listening and speaking.

The exam is administered by the TOLES Foundation, an international organization that provides training and support for legal professionals who use English in their work. It is recognized by law firms, bar associations, and legal organizations worldwide.

TOLES exam suite

TOLES is an acronym that stands for ‘Test of Legal English Skills’. It is a standardized test designed to assess the English language skills of non-native English-speaking lawyers and law students. TOLES is a series of exams and is widely recognized by legal organizations and firms around the world as a means of assessing the English language skills of lawyers, law students, and other legal professionals.

TOLES is offered at three levels: TOLES Foundation (basic), TOLES Higher (intermediate), and TOLES Advanced (advanced). Each level is designed to test the candidate’s proficiency in a specific area of legal English, such as legal vocabulary, drafting legal documents, or understanding legal texts. The exam is offered by the TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills) organization and is recognized internationally as a standard for measuring proficiency in legal English.

The exams are typically taken by law students and legal professionals, such as lawyers and paralegals, as a way of demonstrating their proficiency in legal English to employers and other stakeholders.

The TOLES exams were established in 2000 and are jointly owned by Cambridge Law Studio Limited and Global Legal English Limited.

TOLES Higher Exam preparation course at ZENITH lingo

In ZENITH lingo’s TOLES Higher exam preparation course, you will learn the following:

Legal terminology and language: The TOLES Higher exam includes a focus on legal vocabulary, so you will likely learn terms and phrases that are commonly used in the legal field.
Reading and comprehension skills: The exam includes a reading comprehension section, so you will likely practice reading and understanding complex legal texts.
Legal writing skills: The exam includes a legal writing section, so you will likely learn how to write legal documents such as contracts and letters in a clear and concise manner.
Time management skills: The exam has a time limit, so you will likely practice completing tasks efficiently and effectively within a set timeframe.
Exam strategies: You will likely receive guidance on how to approach the exam, including tips on how to effectively manage your time and handle challenging questions.

To be well prepared for the test, you must book a minimum of 24 units (24 x 45 minutes) for this course. We can customize lessons based on class location, group size, learning intensity, class schedule, and course curriculum.

In what formats can I customize TOLES Higher Exam preparation course?

You can customize TOLES Higher Exam preparation course in all formats:

Venue:

ZENITH lingo language classes take part in one of the following venues:

online: For online classes ZENITH lingo uses Zoom platform
on-site*: These are locations organized by customers.
in-house*: These locations are organized by ZENITH lingo

*available only in Mainz, Germany

Class size:

Class size classification defines number of participants per course.

one-to-one: 1 participant only
pair: 2 participants
small group: 3-5 participants
mid-size group: 6-10 participants
big group: 11-15 participants

Intensity:

You can choose in what intensity you would like to take your preparation course.

Weekly courses consist of 24 units (1.080 minutes) distributed to 12 lessons; 2 units (90 minutes) per lesson without a break. Each lesson is offered weekly. That means each booking lasts 12 weeks.
Intensive courses consist of 24 units (1.080 minutes) distributed to 3 full-day lessons; 8 units (360 minutes) per day with four 15 minutes coffee breaks and one-hour lunch break per day.
Semi-intensive courses consist of 25 units (1.125 minutes) distributed to 5 half-day lessons; 5 units (225 minutes) per day with one 15 minutes coffee break.

Interested or have questions? Just send us your request through the request form on this page. We will take care of the rest.

Do you prefer to use your e-mail? Then send an e-mail to the following address: info(at)zenith-lingo.com.

Where can I get more information on TOLES Higher exam?

The TOLES exams are jointly owned by Cambridge Law Studio Limited and Global Legal English Limited. For more information on the TOLES Higher Exam, check the official website of the organization.

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FAQ

What is a language course?

A language course at ZENITH lingo is a set of language lessons designed to assist or guide customers to improve their communication skills in a particular language.

What is a lesson?

Time spent with a language teacher to learn a language is a lesson which consist of teaching units.

What is a unit or teaching unit?

A unit or teaching unit is 45 minutes.

What is the minimum number of teaching units per lesson?

Minimum number of teaching units per lesson is two (2 x 45 minutes) or 90 minutes. Maximum number of teaching units per lesson is eight (8 x 45 minutes) or 360 minutes.

Can I book only one unit per lesson?

Unfortunately, currently we cannot offer only one-unit lesson to our clients.

What is the minimum number of lessons per course?

In group courses, we have determined number of lessons per course.

What equipment do I need to study English online with ZENITH lingo?

We recommend using a laptop or desktop computer as it makes it easier to follow our digital coursebooks. However, you can join online classes simply with your smart phone. We are currently using Zoom for our video lessons, so it is best if you download the Zoom software.