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The mission of the ESOL Testing Center is to provide high quality, accurate English language assessment of English Language Learners in a professional, respectful, and welcoming environment in order to enable all students to demonstrate successful academic performance.
The Testing Center administers the state-mandated English language proficiency assessment to students whose native language is not Standard American English and who are referred by the International Student Admissions Office. This is done prior to enrollment in the student’s school. A student’s proficiency in English is assessed in four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Testing may last from one-half to two hours depending on the student’s English proficiency and grade level. After testing, the student’s school is notified of the testing results.
The Testing Center hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Students may come on a walk-in basis by 3:30 p.m. Testing Center staff also support school-based personnel in administering the state-mandated English language proficiency assessment as needed.
The Testing Center staff maintains an up-to-date database on testing results for individual students. They also process ESOL Student Records regarding proficiency testing and instructional placement for all students enrolled in the ESOL language instruction program.
Channing Burke, Testing Assistant
María Hermansdorfer, Testing Assistant
Megan Kenealy , Testing Assistant
Diana Skall, Testing Assistant
Please refer questions about the ESOL Testing Center to Mary Gabardi, coordinator, ESOL/Bilingual Programs.
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