Aptis for NGO

It’s easy to assess and measure English skills development in your organisation with Aptis. An internationally benchmarked English test, it is flexible enough to be delivered in any environment and suitable for any candidate regardless of current skill level.

  • As a ministry or NGO, you can complement your current English development projects with an Aptis assessment. Used at the beginning, middle and end of any training it can accurately evaluate the progress of candidates.
  • You can also use Aptis as an audit tool to identify training needed for different audiences and pinpoint areas needing further training to inform your upskilling plans.
  • We can customise Aptis to meet your needs. You get an accurate assessment of individuals’ that need to meet a certain English language level requirement.

WHY USE APTIS?

  • Aptis is structured to assess different language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening with grammar and vocabulary at its core.
  • You only choose what’s relevant for your project.
  • Aptis can be delivered conveniently at a location and time of your choice saving you time when scheduling.
  • Aptis can assess different language proficiency levels from A1 to C level, enabling you to accurately assess both people with very strong and very weak levels of English in the same test and at the same time.
  • Aptis is available for multiple mediums including tablets, computers, and pen and paper making it versatile for multiple locations.

Measure the effectiveness of your English language projects

Aptis provides you with accurate results, mapped to the international standard of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It allows you to easily compare language proficiency over a period of time and after training programmes. Based on the test results, you can make informed decisions on policy making, future training needs and workforce development. 

Optimise the assessment process

With Aptis you can test English proficiency of all or just select language skills. It can be delivered securely in any environment, even on a large scale both online and offline.  The test is suitable for any candidate, regardless of their skill level. Its flexibility allows you to optimise the time and resources required for English language testing.

Choose a test you can trust

We put a lot of emphasis on research, from test development through to marking, quality assurance and evaluation.

Aptis is developed by our team of experts, based on the latest theory in assessment, the socio-cognitive framework and our ongoing research work.

Our strict examiner monitoring rules ensure that results are accurate and reliable and you can have trust in them when developing education programmes, school curricula and English policies.

Assessment designed to suit your needs

In addition to the General Aptis version, we have also designed variants specifically for teachers. With Aptis for Teachers you can assess their language proficiency in a relevant and reliable way to inform your language policies.

We can also work with your teams to develop customised assessment solutions that meet the specific needs of the local context at an international standard and ensure the sustainability of the testing system.

External links

Aptis case study: Rwanda Education Board 

Aptis case study: Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment