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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
