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The approx. fee of IoL Dip Trans exam...?
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Paul Dixon
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Brazil
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Portuguese to English
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Rip-off Sep 13, 2010

I have decided not to take the DipTrans for financial reasons. I find it absurd that you need to pay more than three times the Brazilian minimum wage just to take an exam. I will probably settle for Brazilian certification, hopefully it's cheaper.

For those of you taking the exam, the restaurant is indeed open according to Spotlight magazine. Telephone of restaurant: + 55 11 3812-0741... See more
I have decided not to take the DipTrans for financial reasons. I find it absurd that you need to pay more than three times the Brazilian minimum wage just to take an exam. I will probably settle for Brazilian certification, hopefully it's cheaper.

For those of you taking the exam, the restaurant is indeed open according to Spotlight magazine. Telephone of restaurant: + 55 11 3812-0741. Internet: www.beebysgourmet.com.br. ▲ Collapse
 
Tomás Cano Binder, BA, CT
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Spain
Local time: 08:24
Member (2005)
English to Spanish
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You certainly did take local salaries into account? Sep 13, 2010

Paul Dixon wrote:
I have decided not to take the DipTrans for financial reasons. I find it absurd that you need to pay more than three times the Brazilian minimum wage just to take an exam. I will probably settle for Brazilian certification, hopefully it's cheaper.

Yes, but will it pay for you the same way as the DipTrans? That is the key.

And you certain must take local conditions into account. Maybe it sounds outrageous to pay 20 euros for a rather regular meal in London, but it's a bargain!
 
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