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Benchmark Test
Benchmark Test
Gain insight, measure progress and target your teaching.
The Benchmark Test is an assessment designed to measure learning progress, within one of four available levels most suited to your students.
This straightforward yet powerful tool makes it easy to measure real progress, fast. And with just a few basic requirements, the test can even be taken from home.
Use the Benchmark Test alongside any English course to smooth and accelerate the journey to fluency.
*Pearson’s Progress Test has been upgraded to Pearson’s Benchmark Test.
*The Benchmark Test is aligned to the Global Scale of English (GSE).
The GSE is the first truly global English standard, allowing teachers to more accurately and more easily measure learner progress. To learn more, jump to the GSE section.
See how the tests helps teachers at APU to motivate their students.
“They can take a test and monitor their progress at a level that’s comfortable for them and where they can see their success, it just has a really big impact.”
Why choose the Benchmark Test?
Accurate
Scores are based on the Global Scale of English (GSE) as well as the CEFR, meaning progress can be measured in small increments within each level.
Use with any course
This test is course-agnostic, meaning it measures real language skills and progress to enhance any teaching programm.
Efficient
Relieve the burden of time and resources spent creating, administering and marking tests – while minimizing human error and receiving reliable results.
AI-backed
Backed by market-leading artificial intelligence technology and developed by the team who created PTE Academic, trusted around the world.
Benchmark Test facts
Type of test
- Proficiency and progress
- Assess 4 skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)
- 4 test levels available for CEFR bands A, B1, B2, C
Delivery
Length: 45 mins
When: Anytime
Where: Online, at home or in the classroom*
Admin platform: Pearson English Test Hub
Results
Primary score: GSE
Other scores: CEFR
Additional insights:
- Detailed performance summary for each skill
- Recommendations for teachers and students
- Mapping to Pearson English courseware
Targeted at
Learner: Upper secondary schools, universities, private language schools
Level: All levels (CEFR <A1-C2; GSE 10-90)
Operation Mode
Marked by: Pearson English AI technology
Results returned: Within minutes
Pricing
Benchmark Test: 1,500 yen + tax (single test)
*Available for sale for 2 or more tests per test taker. For more details, please contact us.
*Suitable test environment required, including PC, headset (with boom mic for Speaking test only) and Internet connectivity throughout. Test location to be specified by institution.
Students are presented with a wide range of question types, to give learners the chance to demonstrate their skills in different ways. Questions target individual and integrated skills.
From filling in word gaps and completing reading comprehension exercises to describing a picture and replying to spoken prompts, the Benchmark Test assesses the full extent of students’ abilities at the given level.
Here are a few examples:
Fill in the vocabulary table
Read and give short answer
Describe picture
Listen and then speak
Correct grammar error
Complete the dialogue
We develop our English language courseware and assessment on a single scale – the Global Scale of English (GSE).
The GSE is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and EIKEN’s Common Scale of English, so that you can move seamlessly between courses and exams at any level, visualizing your students’ language progress with built-in monitoring tools.
The Level Test provides the GSE scores as a part of the test result so you can utilize it to choose courseware at the right level for your students.
Learn more here.
Check out everything you need to know about Level Test & Benchmark Test.
*Please note that Pearson’s Level Test is currently only available for group lessons. Minimum purchase order requirements might apply.