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The LTTC administers various tests, including those developed by itself and those administered on behalf of other institutions. Over 400,000 people a year take tests administered by the LTTC.

Tests developed and administered by the LTTC are:

FLPT (Foreign Language Proficiency Test)
The FLPT is developed for use by personnel in government and public institutions to select personnel for overseas placement or study. The test is provided in five languages, English, Japanese, French, German, and Spanish. It includes listening, usage, vocabulary, reading, and speaking components and is held once a month.

The test is used by over 400 public and private institutions. The LTTC has also accepted commissions from the Ministry of Education and the Central Personnel Administration to hold special administrations of the test.

GEPT (General English Proficiency Test)
In 1999, the Ministry of Education, as part of its promotion of life-long learning and to encourage the general study of English, lent support to the LTTC in its development of the LTTC GEPT. The aim of the test is to provide a fair, valid, and reliable gauge for each level of ability in English.

The LTTC GEPT is divided into five levels with content appropriate to each level, and each level incorporates listening, reading, writing and speaking components. The Elementary, Intermediate, and High-intermediate Levels are administered twice a year, the Advanced Level once a year, and the Superior Level upon request.

The LTTC GEPT is used by various government institutions as well as private enterprises. The test is also used by hundreds of public and private schools as an admissions, placement, or graduation criterion. About 2.20 million people have taken the test since its inception in the year 2000.


CSEPT (College Student English Proficiency Test)
The CSEPT is used by universities and colleges to place students in appropriate class levels, to evaluate students' learning, and as a graduation requirement. It is provided in two levels. The test is used by National Kaohsiung Normal University, National Sun Yat-Sen University, National Taiwan University of Technology, Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages,  Southern Taiwan University, and the National PingTung University of Science and Technology,  amongst other institutions.

Tests administered by the LTTC on behalf of other institutions are:

Cambridge ESOL Exams
The LTTC, which is an authorized testing center of Cambridge ESOL, administers BULATS (Business Language Testing Service), the Main Suite Examinations, and the Young Learners' English Tests on behalf of Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) in the UK. 

 

Cambridge ESOL exams are the world's leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year, they are taken in 135 countries by over 2 million people and are widely recognized for work and study purposes.

 

Cambridge ESOL exams cover the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with accurate assessment of each skill.   The exams are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, published by the Council of Europe.  The certificates are recognized by thousands of educational organizations and employers throughout the world.

BULATS

BULATS was developed by the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) and assesses language skills that are needed for the workplace. BULATS provides a range of tests to meet different needs: the Standard Test, the Computer Test, the Speaking Test, and the Writing Test. Each test can be used independently of the others, or they can be used in various combinations.

 

BULATS is a useful tool for companies and organizations that need a rapid, reliable and cost effective way of assessing the language skills of employees, trainees and job applicants. 

Main suite
The Main Suite exams are designed for learners at all levels, from the elementary level Key English Test to the very advanced Certificate of Proficiency in English. The  Main Suite exams are known throughout the world and are widely recognized for work and study purposes. They give candidates practice in using English in a wide variety of contexts relevant to work, study and leisure activities.
YLE

YLE Tests are designed to assess the English of primary learners between the ages of 7 and 12. There are three levels: Flyers, Movers and Starters. Each level of the test has three components - Reading/Writing, Listening, and Speaking - and all candidates receive an award showing the level they have achieved in each component. 

 

The tests are taken by over 250,000 children every year and provide a gentle introduction to public exams.


Computer Based Testing
The LTTC administers various overseas computer-based tests including the TOEFL, GRE , GED, ICMA, USMLE , and PMI . Scores in these tests are used for application to school and to certify proficiency.

JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
On behalf of the Interchange Association, the LTTC administers the JLPT in Taiwan. The test is divided into four levels and is used by people planning to study in Japan or to obtain certification of their proficiency in Japanese. It is administered each year in December in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.

EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students)
On behalf of the Japan Student Services Organization, the LTTC administers EJU in Taiwan. The EJU is used to evaluate the Japanese language proficiency and the basic academic abilities of international students who wish to study at Japanese universities at the undergraduate level. The test is given twice a year, in June and in November.

TestDaF
The LTTC administers TestDaF on behalf of the TestDaF Institute. TestDaF is a German language proficiency test which is recognized by the German government. The test is most commonly taken by people seeking to study at university-level in Germany.

 

 

 

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