Language Proficiency Assessment

Here are some of the best Language Proficiency Assessment resources:

For English Language Learners:

  1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):

    • Widely accepted for academic purposes.

    • Measures reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills.

    • ETS TOEFL

  2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System):

    • Recognized globally for education, work, and immigration.

    • Assesses listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

    • IELTS Official

  3. Duolingo English Test:

    • Convenient online test.

    • Evaluates reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

    • Duolingo English Test

  4. ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages):

    • Offers assessments like OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) and WPT (Writing Proficiency Test).

    • Used for both teaching and certification purposes.

    • ACTFL Assessments

For Multilingual and General Language Proficiency:

  1. CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages):

    • Framework used to describe language ability.

    • Assessments are available for multiple languages.

    • Council of Europe: CEFR

  2. Cambridge English Qualifications:

    • Range of exams for different proficiency levels and purposes.

    • Includes tests like PET, FCE, and CAE.

    • Cambridge English

  3. DELF/DALF (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française / Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française):

  4. DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language):

    • Official Spanish language proficiency exams.

    • Recognized internationally for academic and professional purposes.

    • Instituto Cervantes: DELE

  5. JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test):

    • Standardized test for non-native speakers of Japanese.

    • Levels range from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced).

    • JLPT Official

These resources offer comprehensive assessments that are widely recognized and accepted in educational and professional settings around the world.