Assessment and Testing Solutions
Assessment and Testing Solutions
At Simon & Simon International, we understand the critical importance of thoroughly assessing training outcomes to ensure our clients receive an excellent return on their investment. Our comprehensive assessment process covers both language and communication skills training, starting with an in-depth evaluation of each learner’s strengths and weaknesses. This initial assessment provides a detailed report on their current proficiency levels.
Upon course completion, learners undergo a reassessment, receiving detailed written feedback on their progress and current skill levels. This continuous evaluation ensures improvement and demonstrates the tangible benefits of our training programmes.
Testing Solutions
In addition to our training programmes, we offer a range of testing solutions tailored to various business needs. Our range of assessments for language and communication skills includes both formal and informal options:
- Informal Tests: Regular in-class progress tests to monitor ongoing development in language and communication skills.
- Formal Tests: Internal milestone tests at key levels, providing structured progress checkpoints for both language proficiency and communication effectiveness.
- External Examinations: Offering external verification of learner levels, these exams provide important reassurance for clients regarding proficiency in both language and communication skills.
Each of these options is designed to give a comprehensive understanding of learners’ abilities and can be customised to meet specific requirements.
We also provide additional standalone services to support your business needs:
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Recruitment Support:
We offer detailed assessments of candidates’ language levels, strengths, and areas for development as part of our clients’ recruitment processes, ensuring you hire the best talent with the right language and communication skills.
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Language Audits:
We conduct comprehensive surveys of language and communication skills across your employee population, providing detailed reporting and recommendations for skills development to enhance overall performance.
Contact us to learn more about how our assessment and testing solutions can support your language and communication training objectives.
Assessment and Monitoring
At the outset of each course, we carefully assess learners’ strengths and weaknesses in the language and report on their current level. At the end of each course, the learner is re-assessed with detailed written feedback on level and progress.
Internal Milestone Tests
We can work with clients to develop standardised milestone tests if required. These tests allow clients to compare progress rates across their learner populations in a way that is fair and consistent. For a number of our clients, we have developed bespoke tests to assess learner progress at set intervals throughout their training. These tests can be tailored to the learning and business requirements of the particular client and typically consist of three elements: a role-play, listening comprehension and a written test.
Formal Exams
For other clients, external verification of their learners’ levels is important. We are experienced in preparing learners to take appropriate language exams with external providers. We ensure that:
- The learner works with a specialist trainer with experience preparing learners for the particular exam.
- Suitable exam-preparation materials are used.
- Learners are supported to enroll for relevant exams at appropriate centres.
Our trainers have prepared learners for a range of formal language examinations, including:
- LCCI FLAW (Foreign Languages at Work) Qualifications
- LCCI German for Business Exams
- Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE)
- Goethe Institute German language exams
- Certificato Lingua Italiana – Perugia (CELI)
- Certificato Italiano Commerciale (CIC)
- Certificato Lingua Italiana – Siena (CILS)
- Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF)
- Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française (DELF)
- Diplôme de français des affaires level 1 (DFA1)
- Diplôme de français des affaires level 2 (DFA2)
- Certificat de français professionnel (CFP)
- Certificat de français juridique (FJ)
- Oxford Cambridge RSA (OCR)
- First Certificate in English (FCE)
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Test de connaissance du français (TCF)
- Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
In cases where a large number of learners with a particular client are required to take an external exam, we can apply for exam-centre status and run the exams ourselves at the client’s site(s). This has been done for a number of key clients to meet their extensive requirements for formal exams.
Proven Success
Whether you’re learning a language for the first time or are looking to develop your existing language skills, call Simon & Simon International today on +44 (0)20 7821 0999 to discuss the best language training course for you.
Alternatively, complete our short enquiry form to receive a tailored proposal that includes fees.
