English Language Learning Assessments

Discipline: Assessment

Grade(s): 1 and up

Delivery method: Digital

Skills Assessed: Speaking, reading, listening, and writing

English Benchmark for Young Learners:

  • 4 Skills & 6 levels (Pre A1-B1+)​
  • For learners 6-14​ years old
  • Test time: 45 min or less

English Benchmark Test:

  • 4 skills & 4 level bands (A1, B1, B2, C)​
  • Proficiency and progress test for learners 14+
  • Test time: 45 min or less
  • 3 fixed forms per level

Level Test:

  • 3 and 4 skill options available​
  • Adaptive placement test for learners 14+​
  • 2 versions: 3 skills (20 min) & 4 skills (30 min)
  • CEFR range: A1 – C2; GSE Range: 10-90

Test results: provided with CEFR & GSE scores in minutes with Pearson AI technology

Imprint: Pearson

English Benchmark for Young Learners (6-14 years old)

The powerful, engaging and interactive English proficiency test for a new generation of learners. 

Measure language ability through fun, interactive, game-like activities suitable for young learners and get all the insights you need to take their skills to the next level. Suitable for use alongside any English learning program.

The test that doesn’t feel like a test

Research shows that learners thrive in environments that are comfortable and familiar to them.

Designed to be taken on a tablet, laptop or desktop computer, English Benchmark – Young Learners uses game-like activities to assess young learners in an accessible, age-appropriate way.

This deceptively powerful test delivers in-depth reporting in all four language skills for individuals and groups of learners and gives recommendations to help educators plan their next steps.

Why choose English Benchmark for Young Learners?

  • An engaging, fun way to consistently identify learners’ needs and measure progress, with detailed performance summaries for all four skills
  • Generates individual reports and certificates for educators, learners and parents
  • Provides reports and skills-boosting recommendations to help you plan lessons for the class and individuals
  • Available on devices that suit your learners and classroom, with free, easy-to-install software and expert support available to get set up
  • Includes detailed performance summaries for reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Use as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of a course, a progress monitor as their skills grow and check if learners are ready for their exams.

Benchmark Test (14+ years old)

Measure real English progress, fast. Get detailed insights into your learners’ abilities, track their progress and find out which skills they need to build next – all in less than 45 minutes. Suitable for use alongside any English learning program.

Measure progress and get tailored guidance

Backed by years of expert research and powered by artificial intelligence technology, Benchmark Test is the straightforward and powerful assessment tool.

Benchmark Test takes the time, complexity and subjectivity out of the assessment process, making it quick and easy to measure real progress thoroughly, accurately and consistently.

Pearson English Benchmark Test I English Language Proficiency Assessment
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Why choose English Benchmark Test?

  • A fast, consistent way to identify learner needs and measure progress
  • Detailed performance descriptions for each skill and overall ability
  • Reliable scores on internationally recognised scales (GSE and CEFR)
  • Recommendations to help learners improve their skills and suggestions for skills practice in Pearson courses
  • Reports that help you plan lessons for the class and individuals
  • Reports that can be shared with learners to demonstrate progress and motivate learning.

Level Test (14+ years old)

Place new learners at the right level, fast

Level Test is your ideal learner placement partner. Get detailed insights into new learners’ skills to place them in the right class for their level and make learning recommendations to put them on the optimal path to fluency.

Stream new students and target your teaching straight away

Remove the time, stress and risk of human error involved in creating, administering and marking placement tests. Level Test gives accurate, at-a-glance data educators need to understand learners’ needs to successfully support individual and group skill development and confidence from their first day in the classroom.

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Why choose Level Test? 

  • Assesses all four language skills in just 30 minutes with AI-backed technology
  • Provides clear results with GSE scores and CEFR half-bands showing overall ability and a breakdown of each skill
  • Efficient and consistent, AI-based marking eliminates human admin and error
  • Group and individual reports available to review and compare within a single platform
  • Delivered through a powerful online assessment portal, making it easy to use for educators and learners
  • One test that adjusts to learners’ answers, meaning it’s never too easy or too hard.