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In today’s international education market, prospective students expect more than course brochures and entry requirements. They want clarity, confidence, and engagement before committing to an application. One of the most effective ways to deliver this is by embedding a short sample English level test on your website—designed as the first step in a structured journey that leads to a full placement test once the student is ready to commit. 1. A Smarter Student Journey: Sample F

Evidence-Based Insights on Testing Time vs Placement Accuracy Designing an effective English placement test requires balance. If the test is too short, it fails to capture sufficient evidence of language ability. If it is too long, candidate fatigue begins to distort performance—particularly in writing and speaking. When an English placement test is required to assess all four macro skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking), research and large-scale testing practice

Online testing is now standard across RTOs, CRICOS colleges, schools, and ELICOS providers — but traditional online exams are easy to exploit when questions are predictable or security is weak. Randomised test delivery, combined with modern anti-cheat tools, protects assessment integrity and gives providers confidence in their results. Here’s how Laureate Online Testing uses smart security features to minimise cheating while keeping the test experience simple for students. 1.

In the world of digital assessment, adaptive testing has become a buzzword. Many testing platforms promote it as the most “advanced” way to measure language proficiency — but adaptive tests also come with significant limitations, fairness issues, and practical challenges for education providers. At Laureate Online Testing, we deliberately chose not to use adaptive testing.Instead, our system uses a calibrated, multi-level, randomised model that gives every candidate a fair, b

Beyond the first test — understanding the full learner journey Every educator knows the importance of accurate placement. The right starting point can make the difference between a confident learner who thrives, and one who quietly disengages.But what if placement testing could do more than just sort students by level? When designed intelligently, pre-testing becomes the foundation of long-term retention — providing valuable data that helps institutions understand, support, a

Education is a journey we all embark on. Yet, few realize how strange, inspiring, and surprising the world of testing and learning can be. Here are some fun, science-backed, and historical facts about education and assessment that might just change how you see the classroom! Your Brain Loves to Be Tested Did you know that taking tests can actually improve memory more effectively than re-reading or highlighting? This phenomenon is known as the testing effect. When we retrieve

In today’s education landscape, online testing has become a cornerstone of assessment — from vocational training to English language programs. Yet as institutions transition to digital exams, maintaining compliance with national standards and assessment integrity has never been more important. For RTOs, ELICOS colleges, and training organisations, online testing must not only be convenient and scalable but also fully aligned with regulatory frameworks such as ASQA’s Outcome S

Artificial Intelligence has transformed the way educators create, deliver, and manage learning. From automated quizzes to adaptive learning modules, AI-generated content now powers classrooms, training programs, and entire learning management systems. Yet while these technologies unlock extraordinary opportunities for efficiency and personalisation, they also raise new ethical questions about authorship, accuracy, and academic integrity.   For education providers — especially

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Online testing is no longer an experiment — it’s the new normal. From English placement exams to national assessments, digital testing is...

Testing is essential in every ELICOS program. It ensures students are placed correctly, track progress, and meet learning outcomes. But...

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To align with the new LLN expectations in the 2025 RTO Standards, RTOs should take the following steps: 1. Implement Reliable LLN...

In today’s evolving educational environment, online assessments have become essential for institutions and educators alike. Traditional...

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In the digital world of education and training, online assessment security is no longer just an option — it’s essential.Whether you're...