Versant for Schools
English Language Learners - ESL/EFL
Test Details
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Purpose This test is used to measure spoken English skills of students in grades 3-5. This test is used to measure spoken English skills of students in students in Grades 6-8. This test is used to measure spoken English skills of students in students in Grades 9-12.
Test Content
Language skills tested English speaking and listening English speaking and listening English speaking and listening
Duration of test 10 minutes 10 minutes ~12 to 15 minutes
Number of questions 39 48 61
Areas covered in the test Choosing/reading words, Reading sentences, Repeating sentences, Short Answer questions, Describing pictures, Choosing sentences Choosing/reading words, Reading Sentences, Repeating sentences, Short Answer questions Reading sentences, Repeating sentences, Short Answer questions, Sentence builds, Open questions
Test Scoring
Score precision Specific numeric score: 10-50 Numeric score: 75-160 Specific numeric score: 20-80
Diagnostic scores for sub-skills Yes Yes Yes
Detailed explanation of language capabilities Yes Yes
Score mapping to other language scales Yes
Benchmark Analysis to set a custom cut score Optional Optional Optional
Test Security
Secure capture and storage of test-taker responses Yes Yes Yes
Anonymous test ID numbers to ensure data privacy Yes Yes Yes
Random test form to prevent cheating Fixed Yes Yes
Test Delivery & Administration
Available languages for test instructions English English English
Delivery over telephone Standard Access Service with toll dial-in to regional access points. Learn more...
Delivery over computer Can be installed on PCs that meet minimum system requirements in a secure testing location. Learn more...