London Test of English

  

Our English Programme

 ¡§The London Tests of English¡¨

 

 

 

The London Tests of English for Children (LTEFC) are delivered by the largest examining body of academic and vocational qualifications in the UK, Edexcel.

 

The LTEFC are designed to be interesting and fun for young learners.  They aim to make a child¡¦s first experience of learning English memorable and motivating.

 

Children are tested on their ability to use structures and functions in realistic contexts and later on in the series, on their ability to use language to carry out specific communicative tasks. 

 

 

There are four levels:

l          Firstwords

l          Springboard

l          Quickmarch

l          Breakthrough

 

Specifically, Firstwords is for young learners who have just started learning English.  The aim is primarily to test the learners¡¦ ability to use the language communicatively through skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

 

 

The LTEFC have a structural advancement system.  Students who have mastered the LTEFC are able to proceed to the next six levels of the LTE, which are mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). 

 

The tests are prepared and marked by teams of professionals.  Candidates are graded and will receive a certificate of attainment.  They are awarded for Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail for the written test and Distinction, Pass or Fail for the oral test.

 

In order for the children to reach their full potential, we strongly recommend that the parents are a part of each lesson.  With your constant revision and encouragement, the children¡¦s success in this program will be ensured.