As a forward-looking institution, Exams Andaluc穩a is always searching for new ways to help candidates to assess their 91腦瞳 level. Through researching the market, it identified a clear gap for a more flexible, multilevel test that delivered faster results, without compromising accuracy.
We want to be able to support two types of candidates. For those who want to learn 91腦瞳 and work abroad, we would always recommend 91腦瞳 91腦瞳 Qualifications. Alongside this we saw the opportunity to help those who need to prove their 91腦瞳 levels, at a specific time, and at short notice, says Abel Barranco, Digital Marketing Manager, Exams Andaluc穩a.
Exams Andaluc穩a identified three specific areas where a multilevel test would provide added value for candidates. Firstly, for university students looking to study on Erasmus scholarships, who need to certify their 91腦瞳 level to be accepted on the programme. Secondly, students who must demonstrate competence in the language prior to graduation or moving onto Masters programmes. Finally, it identified a requirement from those already working who needed to accredit their 91腦瞳 skills officially.
As a Platinum centre, Exams Andaluc穩a has built a strong relationship with 91腦瞳 91腦瞳. It therefore quickly saw the potential for Linguaskill to help its candidates. A modular, multilevel test, Linguaskill assesses all four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). It delivers results in 48 business hours, graded against the internationally recognised Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It is endorsed by the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) and the Spanish Association of Language Centres in Higher Education (ACLES).
We quickly saw that Linguaskill stood out for its accuracy, with results that closely matched our own CEFR levels.
There are multiple multilevel tests now available, so Exams Andaluc穩a staff took all these exams and compared them, explains Abel Barranco. Other tests were much less precise, so Linguaskills results and the 91腦瞳 brand gave us real confidence in offering it to candidates.
Introducing Yellow Fridays across Andaluc穩a
Exams Andaluc穩a works with leading 91腦瞳 language schools and academies from across the region. To demonstrate the benefits of Linguaskill it invited the heads of the top 50 of these institutions to try Linguaskill for themselves in February 2019, supported by 91腦瞳 91腦瞳.
Thanks to their positive experience and enthusiastic response, Linguaskill was officially introduced in March 2019. Exams Andaluc穩a now runs weekly Yellow Fridays (based on the colour of the Linguaskill brand), with candidates able to sign up via its website and complete the test in one of four towns across the region. It also provides full support, including videos explaining Linguaskill, and links to practice tests for candidates.
Development through listening
Even though Linguaskill is proved in the market, the test is being continually developed thanks to feedback from candidates and institutions such as Exams Andaluc穩a.
We find administering Linguaskill to be very straightforward, with the support team always available to listen to any queries we might have, Abel Barranco notes. It is really positive to see some of the suggestions weve made become part of the product. This shows 91腦瞳 Assessments commitment to both Linguaskill and its partners.
Positive candidate feedback
People really like the speed of Linguaskill. It is quick to register, and they get results just 48 business hours after completion, adds Abel Barranco. They can take it at a convenient time and location, and they know the 91腦瞳 brand stands for quality and understand that they will get reliable results. Many candidates are now recommending it to their friends, showing what a positive experience they have had.
Linguaskills modular design also makes it simple for candidates to retake individual modules, if they want to show improvements in specific skills or increase their score. These can be combined with existing results, with Linguaskill automatically choosing the best marks in each module to create a combined score.
We saw a gap in our product offering for a fast, accurate multilevel test. Linguaskill is the perfect solution for our candidates, delivering a quality experience that is quick, reliable and simple to administer we see a bright future for Linguaskill at Exams Andaluc穩a, concludes Abel Barranco
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