Language tests rarely stay still for long. As teaching, technology and student needs evolve, so too must the ways we measure language ability.

For universities, English language assessment plays a vital role in ensuring students are prepared for the demands of academic study. As higher education continues to change, assessment providers must continually review and refine their approaches to ensure tests remain relevant, reliable and fit for purpose.

To explore this evolving landscape, Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) has published a new academic paper, The Oxford ELLT: Evolving Test Design for Modern Academic Contexts.

Written by Kamila Dolejsi, Academic Director of EFL UK and Oxford International Digital Institute, the paper explores the evolution of the Oxford English Language Level Test (Oxford ELLT). It provides an overview of the thinking, research and assessment principles that have informed the test’s ongoing development, offering readers insight into how English language assessment continues to adapt to the needs of modern higher education.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the TESOL sector, Kamila has played a leading role in English language teaching, assessment and academic quality across Oxford International. Having been instrumental in the development of both the Oxford ELLT and the Online Pre-sessional English programme, she brings extensive expertise and practical experience to the discussion, making her well placed to examine the future of English language assessment.

Read the full paper to discover more about the ideas and evidence behind the continued evolution of the Oxford ELLT.