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Equity and validity in high-stakes testing: Insights from IELTS

Explore how international language tests can ensure fairness and validity for test-takers with disabilities through equitable accommodations.

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Supporting visually impaired learners throughout learning and assessment

How can teachers make language learning fully accessible for visually impaired learners? Practical strategies show how inclusive materials, methods and assessments empower every student.

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Investigating the washback potential of an English speaking test in the Japanese university entrance exam context

This Assessment Research Grant report is a hypothetical qualitative study investigating the potential introduction of the BCT-S, a university entrance speaking assessment, in Japan.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion: Different varieties of accents in Aptis English listening tests

This Assessment Research Grant study examines the impact of English accent varieties on test-takers' performance in Aptis listening tasks and their attitudes towards EDI in language testing.

Next Generation Kazakhstan

Next Generation Kazakhstan provides an understanding of young people’s perceptions, aspirations, priorities and key needs in Kazakhstan today.

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Speaking assessment constructs: evolution or revolution in the AI era?

Generative AI is transforming speaking assessment, shifting from static measures to dynamic, interactive tasks and redefining constructs like fluency. Join our webinar to learn more.

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Language Trends England 2025

Language Trends England 2025 surveyed teachers at more than 1,000 primary, secondary and independent schools to provide an up-to-date picture of language education in England.

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The shifting landscape of English requirements: Supporting international student success in UK Higher Education

New research explores the use of English language tests in UK higher education, providing insights to optimise admissions and enhance international student success.

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Human-centred AI: lessons for English learning and assessment

Paper outlining ten key principles for equitable, personalised, and supportive AI use.

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Understanding Ukrainian young people’s current concerns, needs, and hopes: Looking ahead to a future rebuilding of Ukraine

Research examining how the war in Ukraine shapes young people’s everyday life and perceptions of the future.