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Hello I can't help Angela directly very much, but I do know that the Scottish government has recently commissioned a research project asking this very question. The projected outcome from this project will be a handbook for ESOL teachers (specifically in Scotland, but probably relevant to others elsewhere) giving guidance on available diagnostic assessments, placement tests and the like. The timescale for the project is tight (now to end of March), so I expect something will be published later this year. I'll forward more info if/when I hear anything. For what it's worth, here are a couple of bits of info: OUP's Oxford Placement Tests are widely used: http://www.oup.com/elt/catalogue/isbn/7160?cc=gb If you follow the link to 'exams' on that page, you can find info about the OUP's Quick Placement Test, a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) This paper will help you evaluate a test if you find one: Wall, D., C. Clapham and J. C. Alderson (1994) 'Evaluating a placement test.' Language Testing 11/3, 321-344. A short article in IATEFL's testing evaluation and assessment SIG magazine, available for free download, is a rough and ready guide to evaluating placement tests - sound and solid advice: http://www.teasig.com/Proper%20Place.DOC This article is by Dave Allan, who wrote the Oxford Placement Tests. James -----Original Message----- From: ESOL-Research discussion forum and message board [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Angela Keenan Sent: 06 February 2008 14:21 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: assessment tools Can anyone give suggestions on ESOL initial assessments and ESOL diagnostic assessments available to either buy or accessible online - this is apart from the original DFES materials. Any ideas. Angela Angela Keenan ESOL Curriculum Development Manager Learning Youth & Skills Room 123 NYCC County Hall Northallerton DL7 8AE 01609 533102 07976776059 WARNING This E-mail and any attachments may contain information that is confidential or privileged, and is intended solely for the use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily the view of the Council. North Yorkshire County Council. *********************************** ESOL-Research is a forum for researchers and practitioners with an interest in research into teaching and learning ESOL. ESOL-Research is managed by James Simpson at the Centre for Language Education Research, School of Education, University of Leeds. To join or leave ESOL-Research, visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ESOL-RESEARCH.html A quick guide to using Jiscmail lists can be found at: http://jiscmail.ac.uk/help/using/quickuser.htm To contact the list owner, send an email to [log in to unmask] *********************************** ESOL-Research is a forum for researchers and practitioners with an interest in research into teaching and learning ESOL. ESOL-Research is managed by James Simpson at the Centre for Language Education Research, School of Education, University of Leeds. To join or leave ESOL-Research, visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ESOL-RESEARCH.html A quick guide to using Jiscmail lists can be found at: http://jiscmail.ac.uk/help/using/quickuser.htm To contact the list owner, send an email to [log in to unmask]