Diploma in Translation (DipTrans) Materials & Publications

Various DipTrans examination documents can be downloaded from this section: Handbook, Entry Card, Language List, Centres, Fees & Dates, Candidate Regulations, Moderator's Report, Written Markers' Reports, Sample Papers and the Examinations News Booklet.

Past materials, including Examiners’ Reports for Higher Entry Languages, can also be purchased from PWP FS Print & Design using the Examinations Material Order Form (PDF, 60kb).

1. Handbook 2. Entry Card 3. Language List 4. Fees & Dates 5. Candidate Regulations 6. Examiners' Reports 7. Sample Papers 8. Preparation Seminars 9. List of Recommendations to Candidates 10. Examinations News Booklet

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Download your copy of the DipTrans Handbook (PDF, 150kb).

Download your copy of the DipTrans Entry Card (PDF, 160kb).

The DipTrans can be taken in a range of language combinations including English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Download your copy of the DipTrans Fees & Dates 2010-2011

Download your copy of the Candidate Regulations (PDF, 201kb).

The Examiners' reports provide feedback on candidates' performances and also recommendations based on past DipTrans examinations.

• DipTrans Examiners' Reports for Small Entry Languages 2008 (PDF, 470kb)
• DipTrans Examiners' Reports for Small Entry Languages 2007 (PDF, 470kb)

Download your copies of the following DipTrans sample papers:

• Paper 1 - English, General (PDF, 15kb)
• Paper 2A - English, Technology (PDF, 15kb)
• Paper 2B - English, Business (PDF, 15kb)
• Paper 2C - English, Literature (PDF, 15kb)
• Paper 3D - English, Science (PDF, 15kb)
• Paper 3E - English, Social Science (PDF, 15kb)
• Paper 3F - English, Law (PDF, 15kb)
  

The following Preparation Seminars offer an overview of the quality standards, tips and advice about the examination.

• Preparation Seminar 06 (PDF, 150kb)
  The languages, which were used for illustrative purposes, are Italian and English.
  
  
• PreparationSeminar 04 (PDF, 240kb)
  The languages, which were used for illustrative purposes, are French and English.
  
  
• PreparationSeminar 07 (PDF, 240kb)
  The languages, which were used for illustrative purposes, are Spanish and English.
  
  
• ImprovingLearningProcessNov08 (PDF, 108Kb)
  The language, which was used for illustrative purposes, is German.

The following document provides all candidates with general recommendations that can help them to better prepare for the examination.

• Download your copy of the List of Recommendations to Candidates (201 Kb)
  
  

Every year the IoL Educational Trust produces the Exams Newsletter which includes the most up-to-date exam information, articles of general interest and interviews from the winners at the IoL Educational Trust annual prize-giving.

• Download your copy of the Examinations News Booklet (Zip, 17Mb)

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