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  • Chapter 15 - Language Proficiency Assessments in Higher Education Admissions

  • from Part III - Assessments Used in Higher Education Admissions
  • Edited by María Elena Oliveri, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, Cathy Wendler, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey
  • Book:
    Higher Education Admissions Practices
    Published online:
    09 January 2020
    Print publication:
    30 January 2020, pp 256-275

  • Summary

    This chapter discusses the use of assessments of language proficiency in admissions decisions. Assessments of language proficiency are increasingly important given the rising numbers of international students studying abroad, the increasing numbers of refugees and students who need to demonstrate their linguistic preparedness for academic study, and the importance of language support programs for students not meeting particular language requirements. The chapter describes the need for students to have a level of language proficiency that represents minimum entrance requirements as one condition for academic success. Finally, the chapter discusses the importance of using benchmarks and standards to inform college-admissions decisions meaningfully as well as additional challenges institutions face in predicting students’ academic success.