{"id":10655,"date":"2025-10-08T15:41:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T13:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/?page_id=10655"},"modified":"2025-10-23T13:39:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T11:39:29","slug":"english-in-your-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/english-in-your-training","title":{"rendered":"English in your training"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero_section hero_page with_dots\">\n  <div class=\"hero\" style=\"background: url(https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Visuel-recap-2022.jpg) no-repeat center center; background-size: cover;\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"title\">\n    <div class=\"hero_title with_works\">\n      <h1>English in your training<\/h1>\n      <div class=\"works\">\n        <svg class=\"icon\">\n          <use class=\"inner_icon\" xlink:href=\"#big_work\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sub_title\">\n      <h1>Being recognised internationally<\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"sibling_menu with_double_blue\">\n    <div class=\"sibling_menu_wrapper container\">\n      <ul>\n                          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/bac4-5-expert-in-digitalization-and-operation-of-buildings-on-a-work-study-or-initial-basis\">4th\/ 5th year of higher education : Expert in digitalization and operation of buildings on a work-study or initial basis<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/bac6-infrastructure-and-geotechnical-engineering-option\">6th year of higher education : Infrastructure and geotechnical engineering specialization<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/bac6-construction-engineer-smart-eco-connected-buildings-option\">6th year of higher education: Construction engineer, smart eco-buildings specialization<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/bac6-civil-engineer-earthquake-and-nuclear-engineering-option\">6th year of higher education: Civil engineer, earthquake and nuclear engineering specialization<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/bac6-civil-engineering-engineer-option-works-of-art\">6th year of higher education: bridgework and engineered structures specialization<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/continuing-education-at-isba-tp\">CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES at isba tp<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/english-in-your-training\">English in your training<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/the-internships\">The Internships<\/a><\/li>\n                  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/en\/specialization-training-at-isba-tp\/job-opportunities-after-training\">Job opportunities after training<\/a><\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"full_text\">\n  <div class=\"title_col with_dots\">\n                <div class=\"bloc_title\">\n        <h2>Did you know ?<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text_col\">\n    <h2>In France, the English level required for an engineer is B2.<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t yet have the required English level or don\u2019t know how to prove it? Here you will find answers to your questions and some tips to reach the B2 level of the CEFR.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"full_text\">\n  <div class=\"title_col with_dots\">\n                <div class=\"bloc_title\">\n        <h2>Let&#8217;s talk!<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text_col\">\n    <h2>What is this B2 level? And the CEFRL<\/h2>\n<p>The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), designed by the Council of Europe, associates specific skills to a given level. Thus way, a B1 in Spanish and a B1 in English have the same skills, but in different languages. These levels, from lowest to highest, are marked by a letter and a number: A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grille-devaluation-recap-CECRL-SOLO.docx\">Grille d&#8217;evaluation recap CECRL.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why this level?<\/h2>\n<p>The level required by the CTI for graduation is C1; however, B2 is the minimal condition for obtaining the diploma. An engineer must be able to read and communicate in English for their work, which often operates on an international scale.<\/p>\n<p>At ISBA TP, only the validation of your B2 level in English will allow you to obtain a CTI diploma\u2026 <strong>English therefore carries as much weight as all other subjects combined!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"full_text\">\n  <div class=\"title_col with_dots\">\n                <div class=\"bloc_title\">\n        <h2>B2<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text_col\">\n    <h2><u>How to prove a B2 level?<\/u><\/h2>\n<p>Different exams are recognized by ISBA TP to justify your level, each with its own specifics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/comparatifs-examens-anglais.pdf\">Comparative table<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>The B2 level corresponds to the following scores in these different language exams:<\/u><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>TOEIC score 785<\/li>\n<li>IELTS: Band 5.5<\/li>\n<li>TOEFL ITP: score 550<\/li>\n<li>FCE B2 First: score 160<\/li>\n<li>LINGUASKILL: score 160<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>WHEN?<\/h2>\n<p>You can prove your B2 level before the start of the school year (but be mindful of to the validity period of your certificate), during the school year, or up to 2 years after the end of classes. At ISBA TP, we provide TOEIC training during the 9 months of the program.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>WHERE?<\/h2>\n<p>At the school, we are a TOEIC exam center and offer 3 exam dates per year with one day of intensive preparation before each. Moreover, if you obtain the TOEIC during the training year on one of the school\u2019s exams, it will be reimbursed! It\u2019s well worth trying !<\/p>\n<p>There are, of course, other exam centers depending on the chosen test; everything can be found online.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>WHAT FORMAT?<\/h2>\n<p>The school currently administers the TOEIC \u201cReading and Listening\u201d in paper format, lasting 2 hours (You can learn more on the ETS website). But all TOEIC formats with the appropriate score are recognized.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"full_text\">\n  <div class=\"title_col with_dots\">\n                <div class=\"bloc_title\">\n        <h2>Questions<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text_col\">\n    <h2>What if I wait 2 years after the end of the program to gain more experience?<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, everything is possible! But it\u2019s not recommended: it\u2019s hard to find time and motivation to study TOEIC alone, especially with the workload of the internship, and statistics prove it\u2019s easy to lose momentum\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you will no longer benefit from the courses included in your program after the 9 months and can get rusty quite fast !<\/p>\n<p>Work on your English beforehand and study well during the year to take your TOEIC on one of the proposed dates, and you\u2019ll come out ahead!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><u>I\u2019m at A2 level; how long before I reach B2?<\/u><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not a matter of time but of the number of hours you spend learning the language. Here\u2019s an estimate, to be adapted based on many factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A1 \u2192 A2: 100 to 150 hours (class and individual work)<\/li>\n<li>A2 \u2192 B1: 150 to 200 hours<\/li>\n<li>B1 \u2192 B2: 200 to 250 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"full_text\">\n  <div class=\"title_col with_dots\">\n                <div class=\"bloc_title\">\n        <h2>progress<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text_col\">\n    <h2>I\u2019m taking tests, but I\u2019m struggling to improve<\/h2>\n<p>Have you dedicated enough time to working on your English to improve between tests?<\/p>\n<p>Your TOEIC reflects and validates skills at a given moment; think of it as an long distance sport that requires preparation on two fronts:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Work on vocabulary (general and professional English) and grammar related to the exam + the format of each section to maximize your score.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Practice regularly on exam sections or mock exams to learn time management and train your concentration for this test.<\/p>\n<p>If you only work on one of these aspects, it\u2019s likely not enough!<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"full_text\">\n  <div class=\"title_col with_dots\">\n                <div class=\"bloc_title\">\n        <h2>tips<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text_col\">\n    <h2>I watch all my series in English; is that enough?<\/h2>\n<p>Keep it up! It\u2019s an excellent complement but rarely sufficient. An exam like the TOEIC focuses on professional exchanges, so you need to find resources on this topic.<\/p>\n<p>Reading is just as important, if not more, for the TOEIC: make sure to read regularly on varied topics (websites, magazines, books, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>Continue \u201cconsuming\u201d English on topics you enjoy, but set aside time to work on other resources.<\/p>\n<p>A little tip for series and videos: up to B1 level, use English subtitles to read the word and associate it with its pronunciation! From B1+\/B2, go without subtitles to really work on pure comprehension.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><u>Do you have any tips for practice?<\/u><\/h2>\n<p>Of course! Contact your English coordinator: laure.barascud@isba.fr, who will guide offer guidance based on your needs.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"full_text\">\n  <div class=\"title_col with_dots\">\n                <div class=\"bloc_title\">\n        <h2>Train<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text_col\">\n    <h2><u>Do you have any tips for practice?<\/u><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course! Contact your English coordinator: <a href=\"mailto:laure.barascud@isba.fr\">laure.barascud@isba.fr<\/a>, who will guide offer guidance based on your needs.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"full_text\">\n  <div class=\"title_col with_dots\">\n                <div class=\"bloc_title\">\n        <h2>Join In<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"dots_bg\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text_col\">\n    <h3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj4m9eA1OOLAxWqV6QEHdPmJqgQ3ewLegQICBAV\" aria-label=\"Texte traduit\u00a0: How to register for the ISBA TP?\nFind all the information to build your file on our ADMISSION page.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\" tabindex=\"-1\">How to register for the ISBA TP? <\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traduction\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj4m9eA1OOLAxWqV6QEHdPmJqgQ3ewLegQICBAV\" aria-label=\"Texte traduit\u00a0: How to register for the ISBA TP?\nFind all the information to build your file on our ADMISSION page.\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\" tabindex=\"-1\">Find all the information to build your file on our ADMISSION page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"testimonials\">\n  <div class=\"ribbons_header with_light_blue_bg \">\n  <div class=\"header_with_icon with_works\">\n    <h2>They&#8217;re in<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"works\">\n      <svg class=\"icon\">\n        <use class=\"inner_icon\" xlink:href=\"#big_work\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"side_icon\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isba.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/conversation.svg\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"slider_quotes with_dots clearfix\">\n    <div class=\"siema\">\n            <div>\n        <div class=\"quote\">\n          An excellent training. 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