Why Language Assessment?

Canadian Language Benchmarks are the national standard for adult ESL programs. This assessment is fair, reliable, and standardized.

The results of this assessment:

  • are understood in all parts of Canada
  • are secure, and the information is distributed only to the person taking the assessment and the educational institution for placement purposes
  • will provide the learner with the following:
    • the means to recognize and gain recognition for his or her level of English language ability
    • benchmarks in speaking, listening, reading and writing that will assist an ESL agency to determine eligibility for and placement within an English language program
    • standardized English assessment results that may be used for acceptance to post secondary programs or to meet employment English skill requirements.