Developing an occupation-specific language assessment tool : using the Canadian language benchmarks : a guide for trades and professional organizations

Summary: This guide was written to provide guidelines for the development of occupation-specific language assessment tools which are needed to address issues related to the recognition of the English language proficiency of internationally educated professionals working or seeking work in Canada. The document describes the process through which professional bodies can be involved in the process of developing language assessment tools and provides actual information from the nursing project. The contents reflect a Canadian nursing context, and results are reported in four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The guide itself is intended for policy makers, program developers and instructors so that they can use the Canadian Language Benchmarks in developing assessment tools.