Certificates are awarded to adult candidates who satisfy the examiners that their standard of ability in everyday English is adequate for them to express themselves in writing and to take an active part in conversations about everyday topics. The examination, which makes use of the techniques of objective testing, is set by a central Examining Body and conducted under identical conditions in each of the participating countries (West Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Great Britain) in accordance with the principles agreed on by the Adult Education Associations of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The following grades are given: very good, good, fairly good, satisfactory, poor, and unsatisfactory. Certificates are only awarded if the grade in both the written and oral examinations is at least satisfactory. (Author/DB)