ELSA Launches to Bring Transparency to English Language Testing
ELSA, a new initiative founded by Sandy Bhangal, Stephen Carey, Karen Ottewell, and Mir Rahman, aims to bring transparency to the English language testing sector. Despite extensive searches, no information was found about the organization's founding date. ELSA's co-founders, with over a century of combined experience in applied linguistics and language assessment, hope to become the go-to authority for objective insights in this often opaque and commercially driven landscape.
ELSA plans to fill a critical gap in the English Language Testing (ELT) sector by offering impartial, expert-led insights on test quality and integrity. The organization will provide independent test reviews and language assessment literacy (LAL) training programs to help global institutions, educators, and policymakers make informed, evidence-based decisions about language testing.
In the UK, the Home Office is considering commissioning a single government-backed English language test. The fifth request for information from the sector explores digital testing as the primary mode of delivery. ELSA, with its mission to promote transparency and fairness, could play a significant role in shaping these decisions.
ELSA, founded by experienced applied linguists, seeks to bring objectivity and transparency to the English language testing sector. With the UK government exploring digital testing, ELSA's independent reviews and training programs could greatly benefit institutions and policymakers. The organization's ultimate goal is to help stakeholders make informed decisions about language testing.
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