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Doe, Christine – Language Testing, 2014
Tests measuring academic language are traditionally associated with visible, high-stakes decisions of whether or not English language learners are admitted to post-secondary institutions. However, a new form of assessment in higher education is now gaining prominence. Post-entry (or post-enrolment) language assessments (PELA) determine the…
Descriptors: Needs Assessment, Diagnostic Tests, English Language Learners, Language Tests