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Speed Examinations Information

Speed Length Transcription Time Entrance Fee/Member
50, 60 and 70 wpm 3 mins 45 mins £7.00                 £5.00
80 and 90 wpm 4 mins 1 hour £7.00                    "
100 wpm 5 mins 1 ¼ hours £9.00                 £6.00
110, 120 and 130 wpm 5 mins 1 ½ hours £9.00                    "
140, 150 and 160 wpm 5 mins 2 hours £12.00               £8.00
170 and 180 wpm 5 mins 2 ¼ hours £12.00                  "
190 wpm 5 mins 2 ½ hours £12.00                  "
200 wpm 5 mins 2 ½ hours £15.00               £10.00
210, 220 and 230 wpm 5 mins 2 ¾ hours £15.00                  "
240. 250 and 260 wpm 5 mins 3 hours £15.00                  "
270 and 280 wpm 5 mins 3 ¼ hours £15.00                  "

There is a members' discount indicated under "Member" above

The transcription times for a "CAT" examination are somewhat reduced from those listed above which is for writing it back by hand.  Arrangements must be made in advance to undertake a "CAT" examination. 

We would welcome enquiries from colleges wishing to become I.P.S. Examination Centres. 

For further information, or to take an examination, please contact one of the following:

Miss Iris Cox FIPS (Shorthand Board Secretary)

111 Jacqueline House

52 Fitzroy Road

London  NW1 8UA

Tel: 020 7449 9035

 

or

 

Mrs Mary Sorene FIPS (Chairman)

73 Alicia Gardens

Kenton

Harrow

Middx

HA3 8JD

Tel: 020 8907 8249

E-mail: marysorene@ntlworld.com