LANGUAGECERT supports the development of its exams through a dedicated programme of research and validation. Our team of experts continually evaluate exam tasks and content to ensure they are valid, reliable and fair, sampling the appropriate language skills for all levels. Our exams are also monitored through independent external research.
LANGUAGECERT’s ongoing research programme focuses on the development, validation, calibration, and performance analysis of LANGUAGECERT test materials. The program uses Classical Test Theory (CTS) and Rasch Measurement (RM) statistics to ensure accurate standard setting, item calibration, and overall test quality.
The CEFR is a widely applied and helpful way to facilitate the comparison of language curricula, syllabuses and exams. It is a set of common standards that permit employers and educational institutions to evaluate the language proficiency of individuals for employment, university admission or graduation purposes.
All exams developed by LanguageCert are aligned to the CEFR levels. In meeting these requirements, exam materials writers adhere to the highest international standards based on their extensive expertise, knowledge and understanding of the CEFR.
The LANGUAGECERT System is a set of English language tests developed, evaluated, and managed using an integrated, standardised, and assured approach. Both England’s and Wales’s qualifications regulators, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales, recognise and regulate our English language tests.
LanguageCert assessments are based on relevant research and there is an on-going programme of research and validation designed to provide appropriate evidence to support the various ways in which LanguageCert exams are used.
As part of our commitment to collaboration and the global language testing community, we offer the LANGUAGECERT Research Awards to support, recognise and celebrate innovative, high-quality research in the field of English language assessment.