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Chris Moore

Chris works on SLC’s strategic direction, product development, course design and key partnerships with organisations including Health Education England, NHS Trusts and medical universities worldwide. He ensures that the work SLC does with healthcare professionals and students has a significant and lasting impact on patient care, medical research and international projects. Chris has worked in specialist English language training since graduating from Cambridge University in 1989 in teaching, academic management and commercial roles. In 2012, he founded SLC to provide training and resources to those who need to communicate in English in critical environments, using technology to reach learners around the world. Chris is also Trustee for Eaquals, the world’s leading international accreditation body for language teaching.

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Case Study - OET Trial Group

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Press Release: SLC confirmed as first OET-accredited Premium Provider in Europe

Press release, 15th November 2017 Specialist Language Courses (SLC) is delighted to announce that we are the first English language training company in the UK and Europe to be accredited by the ... (more...)

What is the difference between IELTS and OET?

Both IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and OET (Occupational English Test) are used to test the English language of healthcare professionals in different parts of the world. They ... (more...)

What is the Occupational English Test (OET)

The Occupational English Test (OET) is used in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore among others to assess the Medical English skills of a wide range of international healthcare ... (more...)

IELTS and Nursing Recruitment on the Beeb

Good to hear an article on yesterday evening's 'The World Tonight' on Radio 4 covering the impact of the IELTS test on international recruitment. The article starts 16 minutes into the show. (more...)

SLC Goes to Moscow!

Last week, Chris Moore, SLC's Managing Director was invited to spend a few days at Sechenov University in Moscow. Here is his report on the trip. (more...)

NMC to Review English Testing Requirements for Overseas Nurses

SLC welcomes the NMC’s decision to conduct a stocktake of English language requirements for overseas nurses wanting to work in the UK, as reported in the Nursing Times. (more...)

SLC Article on IELTS for Nurses in National Health Executive Magazine

We're delighted to have had an article published in the National Health Magazine focusing on how the IELTS 7.0 requirement is impacting on recruiting nurses from the EU. Given the triggering of ... (more...)

SLC Partner Tops National Teaching & Learning League

We’re delighted to see our partner Accent International top the EL Gazette’s survey of English language providers for Teaching and Learning. (more...)

New SLC IELTS Prep Course at Cambridge University Hospitals

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