Read about the temptation to ‘teach to test’ in the EL Gazette August issue where Password CEO and Founder Caroline Browne discusses the unintended consequences of test preparation material.
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How to measure the academic potential of overseas pupils
Testing is vital to understand a child’s true ability, but they will underperform at GCSE and A-level if their English is not fluent enough.
In Focus: ‘Boosting your EAL provision is hard work, but worth it’
Faced with competition from international schools overseas, UK schools can increase their appeal by offering world-class English language support.
AI, invigilation and (online) assessment
It has been impossible to avoid the flurry of articles regarding the impact of ChatGPT on the education sector since its launch in November. Read more on Password’s view for how AI impacts on online assessments.
Password launches at-home English language test for university admission
Password English Language Testing launched the Password Skills Plus test on 8 November at the Society of Antiquaries in London. Ituses the same format and content as the well proven and highly reliable Password Skills test, and fulfils all Home Office requirements for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK.
Password supports Ukrainian refugees with English language classes
As part of our efforts to support Ukrainian refugees since April, Password English Language Testing have been providing free English language classes to Ukrainians newly arriving in West London. This is part of our charitable outreach to refugees and asylum seekers who we also support with free English language testing through our work with the Universities of Sanctuary and RefuAid.