In Ukraine, new requirements for English proficiency for civil servants and rectors - not lower than B1-B2
Kyiv • UNN
The government has set B1 and B2 levels for category A officials and university rectors. The requirements will come into effect several years after the end of martial law.
The government has set requirements for the level of English proficiency for civil servants and education leaders, including rectors - no lower than B1 and B2 respectively on the CEFR scale, but there are exceptions and specifics, UNN reports with reference to the Ministry of Education and Science.
Details
The government's decisions, as stated, establish requirements for English language proficiency for candidates for certain positions in public administration, education, science, and a number of other fields.
The adopted decisions establish differentiated requirements depending on the position and level of responsibility:
- for candidates for civil service positions of category "A", as well as heads of local state administrations, their first deputies and deputies, the requirement of English language proficiency at a level not lower than B1 on the CEFR scale is established. The requirements for mandatory English language proficiency for candidates for specified positions come into force several years after the termination or cancellation of martial law in Ukraine;
- in the field of education and science. for candidates for positions of heads of state scientific institutions and heads of higher education institutions, a level not lower than B2 is established. For certain civil service positions of categories "B" and "C", as well as for some positions in the field of education and science, the government has determined a differentiated approach - the level of English proficiency will depend on the specific position and its functionality.
"The decision also takes into account the specifics of the field of education and science. For certain candidates for positions in this field, knowledge of another official EU language may be taken into account. If a candidate has a document confirming proficiency in such a language at a level not lower than B2, the requirement for English language proficiency may be B1," the Ministry of Education and Science indicated.
The Ministry of Education and Science clarified that this refers specifically to candidates for positions defined by law. This is not a general requirement for all employees in the field of education, science, or the entire civil service. The norms apply to specific positions, the list of which is defined by law and relevant acts of the Cabinet of Ministers.