Anthony Brown, Technische Universität Braunschweig

With most study programs only awarding credit points for English language courses at B2 level or above, effective student placement within the CEFR plays a central role. Clearly it is essential that language-learning requirements are adequately assessed in order to facilitate student progress.

However, commercially available placement tests have their drawbacks, often related to their wider-scale application. The English department at the TU Braunschweig have been looking into the possibility of using self-developed C-tests for student placement purposes.