This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 816 defines an exhaustive list of documents with which candidates for certain civil service and other positions may confirm their level of English language proficiency. The document ensures the implementation of the requirements of the Law “On the Application of the English Language in Ukraine,” establishing uniform standards for the official confirmation of language competence. The Resolution clearly differentiates the spheres of application of certificates depending on the categories of positions and the effective date of the relevant sectoral requirements.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Resolution consists of a regulatory part defining the timelines for the application of requirements for various groups of positions and an annex containing a list of certificates. It introduces a two-level verification system: via a state certificate (issued by an authorized institution) or via recognized international certificates. An important change is the establishment of a transitional period mechanism for documents issued prior to the entry into force of this Resolution, provided that they remain valid.
**Key Provisions for Implementation:**
1. **List of International Certificates:** The document contains a detailed list of 23 international exams (including IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English, LanguageCert, PTE, etc.) that are recognized by the state, provided that their electronic verification is possible.
2. **Requirements for Authenticity:** The main condition for the acceptability of an international certificate is the possibility of verifying its authenticity in electronic form.
3. **Special Cases:** The Resolution provides for the possibility of using certificates for other official EU languages (instead of English) for specific positions in the field of education and science, provided they comply with CEFR standards and are verifiable.
4. **Timelines for Application:** The application of the Resolution is linked to the entry into force of other regulatory acts governing the requirements for specific categories of positions (Category “A” civil service, military positions, etc.).
