English test for international students isn’t new, just more standardised

Christine Muller

English test for international students isn’t new, just more standardised

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Since it was introduced in the 1800s, standardised testing in Australian schools has attracted controversy and divided opinion. In this series, we examine its pros and cons, including appropriate uses for standardised tests and which students are disadvantaged by them.

Original language	English
Number of pages	4
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 21 Nov 2017

Keywords

English language
International students
English Australia
English tests
VET English
academic skills

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