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The Foundation English Test is tailored to measure English proficiency, specifically in vocational settings. It streamlines the assessment process, ensuring fair evaluation for job candidates with entry-level English. It is designed, developed and delivered by the British Council and gives employers accurate and reliable results they can trust in just 48 hours.
Why Foundation English Test?
Many high-stakes English assessments cover a wide spectrum of proficiency levels, making them less suitable for candidates with basic to intermediate English skills.
Advanced English skills aren’t needed for all jobs. Foundation English Test focuses solely on lower levels of English proficiency (A1 to B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference), offering a more accessible assessment solution for organisations to recruit people.
The Foundation English Test features:
- reading, writing, listening, and speaking components to fully assess communication skills
- test content that is a mixture of everyday English and English for conversational and professional environments
- a user-friendly delivery platform for a streamlined test experience.
What Types of Organisations Benefit From an Entry-Level Test?
Foundation English Test caters to a range of organisations that require accurately assessing and certifying candidates with entry-level English communication skills. It serves:
Recruitment Agencies and Companies
Whether sourcing talent for blue-collar positions or facilitating the recruitment processes, Foundation English Test equips organisations with a reliable tool to assess and match candidates with appropriate roles, ensuring they can communicate in English at the right level.
Vocational Schools, Government Bodies, and Educational Institutions
Technical colleges, polytechnics, universities along with governmental organisations play a pivotal role in preparing individuals for the workforce. By integrating Foundation English Test into programmes, students, graduates, and jobseekers can certify they have the foundational English skills necessary for success.
Elevating Employment Prospects
In today's competitive job market, proficiency in English can significantly enhance work prospects.
Foundation English Test offers a standardized, reliable assessment of English language skills, helping you identify and recruit top talent.
Discover how Foundation English Test can help optimise the standard of English in your organisation:
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