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General Tests of English Language Proficiency
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General Tests of English Language Proficiency (G-TELP) are English language tests, developed by the International Testing Services Center (ITSC) in 1985. They comprehensively evaluate the practical English use ability of test takers who do not speak English as their native language.[1]
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Acronym | G-TELP |
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Type | Paper-based standardized test. |
Administrator | International Testing Services Center |
Skills tested | Reading, listening, speaking and writing of the English language. |
Purpose | To assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. |
Year started | 1985; 39 years ago (1985) |
Duration | Level 1 : 100 minutes Level 2 : 90 minutes Level 3 : 80 minutes Level 4 : 60 minutes Level 5 : 55 minutes |
Score validity | 2 years |
Languages | English |
Website | itsc-group |
There are different forms of the exam: The G-TELP Test consists of areas such as grammar, listening, reading and vocabulary totaling a possible 99 score. There are also the G-TELP Speaking and Writing Tests. The G-TELP speaking test is composed of tasks that assess content, grammar, fluency, vocabulary, and pronunciation of content. The G-TELP Writing test is composed of tasks that assess grammar, vocabulary, organization, substance, and style. Both assessments use a score scale of Level 1 to Level 11. [2]