English Language assessment standards reviews

Information on revisions and reviews

English Language assessment standards are for people who learn English as an additional language. Learners achieve a credential in English Language proficiency.

English Language unit standards (external link)

English Language qualifications (external link)

Upcoming reviews

The next review of the English Language assessment standards will start in 2029.

Completed reviews

August 2024: Review of English Language assessment standards

Read details of the review in the change report:

Review of English Language assessment standards (external link)

March 2018: Review of English Language assessment standards

The review made sure standards can be used as assessment tools in programmes towards the New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL), at Levels 1 to 4. Read details of the review of English Language unit standards in the report.

Review of English Language assessment standards (external link)

English Language resources

Assessment support materials

Resources to guide how you teach and assess English Language

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Matrix of English unit standards

To be updated to align with new versions of standards and qualifications.

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EL clarifications

Updates on assessment and moderation

Clarifications

English Language Learning Progressions (ELLP)

A planning, teaching and assessment resources for ESOL teachers

ELLP

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