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Research shows a significant improvement in language skills when teaching is combined with an effective assessment plan
Plan your teaching for the right level based on externally validated assessments. Improve student motivation with competency levels that recognise achievement.
Independently produced assessments allow effective benchmarking
ALC assessments offer you a tool that uses independent benchmarking to deliver a structured approach to learning a language at the right level for your students.
Native speaker audio
Assessment listening tasks delivered by native language speakers are a more immersive teaching tool.
Our commitment to using native language audio builds the confidence of your students.
Reporting
Instant reporting for all ALC tests at individual and group levels
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Secure assessments available when it suits you
ACER’s online platform allows you to spend less time on administration and planning tests and more time making the most of the insights from effective language assessment.
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10 000+
candidates
per week
Deliver your assessments with confidence via our robust platform
70+
countries
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Trusted around the world to deliver assessments online since 2011
Getting the most from ALC tests
ALC tests are supported by free webinar training resources to help effectively and efficiently integrate language competence testing into your everyday teaching practices.
Sample and practice materials are available to aid the pre-assessment of students to help inform the appropriate testing level.
- Administering the ALC
Introducing the online platform, previewing ALC levels, administering ALC tests and introduction to reports. - Maximising results through reporting
Generating online ALC reports and how to use them to guide classroom teaching.
Recognising achievement
Students who successfully complete both listening and reading tests will receive a printed certificate
