The ACCESS for ELLs is designed to assess the English language proficiency of students whose first language is not English. It focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
The ACCESS for ELLs test assesses all four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to give a comprehensive picture of an ELL’s ability to use English in academic contexts.
The ACCESS for ELLs assessment is specifically for students who have been identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). These are students whose first language is not English and who need support in becoming proficient in English.
The ACCESS for ELLs provides a score that indicates how well a student can understand and use English in academic settings, which helps guide educators in providing the appropriate support.
The ACCESS for ELLs uses a 6-level scale (1 being the lowest and 6 being the highest) to assess proficiency. Students’ scores reflect their ability to understand and use English across the four language domains.
