The bksb ESOL Initial Assessment has been designed to identify an ESOL learner’s level in reading, writing and listening. The assessment is mapped to the DIUS ESOL core curriculum and gives education providers the opportunity to have an overview of a learner’s level in the different skills. By assessing the skills in this way, tutors can see whether a learner has a ‘spiky profile’ and adapt their teaching to meet this. Upon completion of the initial assessment, the learner will then be able to complete the diagnostic assessments to give a fuller picture of where their specific skills gaps are. For example, if appropriate, the learner will be able to complete a diagnostic in reading at Entry 3, writing at Entry 1 and listening at Level 2.
- Mapped to the DIUS core curriculum
- Assessment in reading, writing and listening
- From E1 – L2
- Able to assess learners with a spiky profile