Introduction to the English Language Screening Test Forum

Diane Schmitt (Nottingham Trent University)

The main section of the meeting consisted of presentations of the four tests plus discussions on:
the content by Jay Banerjee from the University of Lancaster
and validity and reliability by Glenn Fulcher of the University of Surrey.

University of Michigan - Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English

Mary Spaan (ELI, University of Michigan)

Content Discussion - Jay Banerjee (University of Lancaster)

Validity and Reliability - Glenn Fulcher (University of Surrey)

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry - ELSA

Chris Bolton and Vincent Kelly (LCCIEB)

Content Discussion - Jay Banerjee

Validity and Reliability - Glenn Fulcher

UCLES/BC/IDP - IELTS

Nick Charge (UCLES)

Content Discussion - Jay Banerjee

Validity and Reliability - Glenn Fulcher

Educational Testing Service - TOEFL and Computer-based TOEFL

Gena Netten (ETS)

Content Discussion - Jay Banerjee

Validity and Reliability - Glenn Fulcher

Liverpool John Moores – Web-based Screening Test Demonstration

Mike Beaken (Liverpool John Moores University)