RightPeople’s chief executive, Brad Dolph, said that the TOEFL Junior tests have already proved successful in more than 50 countries over the past three years. Moreover, he added that the company is excited to bring the tests to Australia and New Zealand to help teachers make confident and accurate decisions. When assessing high-school ESL students. Furthermore, TOEFL Junior testing tool offers world-standard testing methodology to cope with large increase in school students learning English as a second language.
With students from non-English speaking backgrounds now estimated at around 30% of school enrolments in Australia, teachers are demanding a more effective means of placing new students into appropriate language programs.
With the arrival of the new TOEFL Junior testing tool, they will now have access to an internationally renowned tool. An English language assessment system to measure english language proficiency of students at the middle-school level.
The TOEFL Junior tests build on the trusted heritage of the world-renowned TOEFL brand. They assess the communicative English skills of ESL students aged 11–16 using international standards. Schools can use these tests to place students accurately and to track their progress throughout the year.
Why TOEFL Junior Matters for ESL Learners in Australia and New Zealand
ETS (Educational Testing Service), the world’s largest testing and assessment organisation. Created the TOEFL Junior tests to meet the growing demand for a reliable, research-based English assessment.
The tests help teachers quickly identify students’ challenges and plan effective solutions. RightPeople, an Australian leader in psychometric and vocational testing, is now introducing this new language assessment across the country.
We are actively working with schools and language colleges to build product awareness and educate instructors about the importance of implementing. The TOEFL Junior tests into classrooms, to bring Australian educational institutions into line with world standards”.
