Prometric test centre in Helsinki

Kielikoulu Nuevo Mundo is an official Prometric test center.

At our test center, you can take the following exams:

  • • SELT – SECURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
  • • GRE tests – Graduate Record Examinations
  • • TOEFL iBT language tests
  • • CFA
What is the CFA exam?

The CFA exam is a three-level test – Level I, Level II, and Level III. It assesses the knowledge and skills of financial analysts, with each level building on the previous one and becoming progressively more complex.

These three levels provide you with practical skills in investment analysis and form the CFA Program. After completing all levels, you can earn the globally respected Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation – a prestigious recognition that sets you apart in the competitive finance industry.

GRE Exams

The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a standardized test widely used as an admission requirement for graduate and business schools, especially in the United States and Canada. It assesses verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills. The test is administered by the Educational Testing Service.

TOEFL iBT Language Tests

The TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) is one of the most well-known English proficiency tests in the world, especially for higher education purposes. Here are the key points about the TOEFL iBT:

The TOEFL iBT measures your English skills in four areas:

  • Reading – comprehension
  • Listening – understanding spoken English
  • Speaking – oral communication
  • Writing – written expression

The test is fully computer-based and lasts approximately 2 hours.

Reservations

Our test center does not handle registrations or payments. If you wish to book a CFA or SELT exam, you can register and select your preferred date directly on Prometric’s website.

– or by calling Prometric’s booking center in the Netherlands: +31 320 239 540.

If you wish to register for a GRE or TOEFL exam, you can sign up, register, and pay directly on the Educational Testing Service website: https://www.ets.org/

Note! Be sure to book your spot early – test sessions tend to fill up quickly.


Location

Our test center is located in the Arabianranta district of Helsinki, nationally and internationally recognized as a "creative industry and knowledge hub", at:

Arabiankatu 12

00560 Helsinki.

Certification and placement tests are usually held 1–2 times per month from 09:00 to 13:30. For group bookings, we can also arrange other dates if needed. TOEFL iBT language tests are held on Fridays and Saturdays.

Our test center is on the 7th floor, accessible by stairs or elevator from the main lobby of the Arabianportti business center. Once you exit the elevator, turn immediately to the right.

HSL Journey Planner provides information on how to get here.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the test begins, and bring a photo ID (EU citizens can present a passport, driver's license, or national ID card; citizens of other countries must present a passport). All tests are conducted on a computer, and all necessary materials will be provided on site. The Prometric test center has secure lockers where you can store your personal belongings and bags during the test. You may also bring your own snacks to enjoy during an optional test break.



English Courses


Our teaching method

 

Our language school’s teaching approach to foreign languages is based on the method of Communicative Language Teaching. The emphasis is on the student’s ability to succeed in different communicative and cultural situations in a foreign language.
The learning is authentic and takes place via real life situations. The main aim is spontaneity and understandability when it comes to using a foreign language.

The popularity of the communicative approach has grown immensely from the sixties and it is the governing approach still today in language teaching. The use of language is understood as a form of comprehensibility and expression. Communicative language teaching aims at communicative competence that has four aspects:

  Grammatical competence i.e. governing the language code.
  Sociolinguistic competence i.e. competence to use language in an appropriate way in a certain situation.
  Discourse competence i.e. the ability to connect and interpret parts of a message while forming unified and sensible entities.
  Strategic competence i.e. the ability to use language and non-language related strategies (euphemisms, literary devices etc.)

The communicative approach also closely contains the method of teaching about the communication between different cultures that emphasize communicative information and skills as well as the student’s personal, social readiness and attitude while supporting the student’s independent learning.

The teachers plan the learning process from the student’s point of view. The teaching plan takes into consideration the student’s language level and learning outcomes. The teacher introduces the available resources to the student and guides the student’s attention and actions in such a way that it helps the student to learn better.

The teacher supports the student in any inconvenient area in such a way that the student will be able to improve beyond their own language level, develop different strategies for challenging situations as well reach the next skill level. The student is given teaching materials that are particularly suitable for them.

The teaching method supports cognitive processing and does not represent a ready-made and solid image of the learned language that is to be learned by memory and is rigid. All teaching materials support communicative use of language and are based on situations outside the classroom.

Teaching that uses functional approach does not neglect different forms of teaching completely as the forms are described in such a way that the student becomes aware of their established use and practices. The form, meaning and usage are all in balance. Our teaching method is open and systematic which the learning process enjoyable and effective.

Read also: Intensive English courses.



Teachers

BA Simon Elliott

Originally an Englishman from south west London, I moved to Finland in 2005 and am still here. I started teaching English to adults temporarily but quickly found that I actually quite enjoyed it, and so it soon became permanent. I actually love must things Finnish including sauna, ice swimming, juhla Mokka, rye bread, even mämmi but I have to admit to a strong dislike for salmiakki... My favourite Finnishword? Lämpimämpi - it simply sounds awesome.

Lic. Laura Villella

Having a strong formal background in philology and psychology of language it only seemed natural to start teaching languages. Soon I discovered my love for teaching and I really can't see myself doing anything else. I find the energy in the classroom fascinating and the interaction with people is very rewarding. I have been privileged enough to have lived in Argentina, America, England and Scotland. And of course, let's not forget Finland!

FM Victoria Frantseva

I moved to Finland in 2009 from Seattle, Washington, USA. I am a professional teacher and simultaneous translator with many years of experience, and I love my job. I am also a world traveler and thoroughly enjoy other cultures and languages. Finland, its people, language and lifestyle are fascinating to me. My favorite things about Finland are the never-ending summer daylight, the Baltic Sea, the lingonberries and of course Santa Claus!



Prices


At Language School Nuevo Mundo, each language course is planned according to individual needs and that is why each project has its own price depending on the time, place and language. Contact us already today! Cost estimates and offers are sent to you within 24 hours when you fill in the form and send it to us.

Our cost estimate services are free of charge. Ask for more details from us already today!

The price includes::
  • - planning the training
    - oral interview
    - written test
    - report on level test
    - teaching and its preparation
    - teaching materials
  • - course folders
    - final tests
    - report on learning
    - course certificates
    - planning for further studies
    - teacher’s travel expenses within Helsinki