proficiency tests
Competence measurement exams
Proficiency tests measure competence or skill level in a subject, especially language ability.
Unlike achievement tests that assess what was learned in a specific course, proficiency tests evaluate overall capability regardless of how it was acquired: She passed the English proficiency test required for university admission.
Common examples include the TOEFL for English and the DLPT for military linguists.
- IELTSEnglish proficiency examination
- TOEFLEnglish proficiency exam
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