THE ROLE OF CEFR, IELTS, AND TOEFL IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Keywords:
English language assessment, CEFR, IELTS, TOEFL, language proficiency, curriculum design, standardized testing, global competenceAbstract
The assessment of English language proficiency is a critical component
of modern language education, and internationally recognized frameworks such as the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the International
English Language Testing System (IELTS), and the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) play a pivotal role in ensuring standardized evaluation. This article
examines the importance of these systems in both teaching and assessment contexts,
highlighting how they provide reliable benchmarks, guide curriculum development,
and facilitate global academic and professional mobility. The study emphasizes the
integration of these frameworks into classroom instruction and evaluation,
demonstrating their contribution to accurate measurement of language skills, learner
motivation, and educational quality.
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