BSET for Educational Organizations
BSET is the spot-on, on-demand test of English proficiency used by colleges, universities and pathway providers worldwide. Post-secondary institutions rely on evaluations of students’ English language proficiency levels for admission, proper program placement, and progress reporting. And institutions around the world rely on BSET to make informed decisions.
BSET is a comprehensive English language exam that tests candidates’ real world, communicative English language proficiency in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking & listening). Accurate and reliable results are available in under 72 hours.
Start students off on the right track with BSET.
Authentic
Meaningful exam content to ensure results show students’ real-world communicative skills. Know your students’ abilities to interact and collaborate with their peers and professors in English.
Accurate
Get an accurate picture of students’ English levels. BSET’s expertly designed and thoroughly researched exam results give a true sense of candidates’ abilities across all four English skills. Results are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference, an international standard of language proficiency. Help students start off on the right track and admit students that are prepared to succeed.
Accessible
Easy to administer, on-site at your organization or remotely. All that is needed is a computer, internet access, headphones, and a microphone. The exam can be completed in less than 110 minutes and results are available in 72 hours. Perfect for easily and accurately placing students in courses or measuring student growth over time.
Why use BSET for university admissions?
BSET was developed by professional English language educators and accessors to accurately depict language learners’ communicative abilities. It provides accurate results for international student admissions. BSET evaluates all four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Results range from 100 to 700 and are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference.
How can we use BSET for our IEP?
BSET helps Intensive English Programs with pre-arrival, placement, and progress testing. BSET is available for pilot projects, please contact us to get started.
How are BSET exams administered?
BSET exams are administered in-person at licensed testing facilities, as well as, online with robust remote proctoring for a secured testing environment. To become a licensed testing facility, please contact us.
How can we get started using BSET?
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Learn More About BSET
Introductory Brochure
Explore the test format. Understand how the test is scored. Learn about the benefits of taking BSET. Download the brochure.
Validity & Reliability
Deep dive into BSET test framework, design and accuracy. Download the report.