Workplace English Benchmarks and International Tests
BEC
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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BEC Preliminary (BEC1) |
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BEC Vantage (BEC2) |
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BEC Higher (BEC3) |
LCCIEB
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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Educational Resources (HK) Ltd. (Tel : 3102 0100) |
ELSA Listening & Reading |
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ELSA Speaking |
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ELSA Writing I |
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ELSA Writing II |
LCCIEB
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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Educational Resources (HK) Ltd. (Tel : 3102 0100) |
EFB |
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EFB Oral# |
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EFC |
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EFC Oral# |
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SEFIC# |
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Versant
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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Pearson (email: hkcs@pearson.com) |
Versant English Placement Test (VEPT) |
|
Versant English Test |
TOEIC
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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Smart Education Co. Ltd (Tel : 2851 3822) |
TOEIC Listening and Reading |
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TOEIC Speaking and Writing |
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TOEIC Bridge# |
EBC
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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Hong Kong Effective Careers Institute 精英專業學校 (Tel : 2111 5151) |
EBC |
IELTS (Academic Module)*
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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British Council 英國文化協會 (Tel : 2913 5100) IDP Education - Hong Kong (Tel : 2179 3600) |
IELTS (Academic Module)# |
Trinity
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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English for Asia (Tel : 2366 3792) |
Trinity GESE# |
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Trinity ISE# |
Linguaskill
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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SPACE, The University of Hong Kong (Tel : 3762 0929) email : English-info@hkuspace.hku.hk ABC Pathways Group (Tel : 5300 3053) email : Linguaskill@abcpathways.com |
Linguaskill General |
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Linguaskill Business |
Pearson
| International English Language Tests and Examination Bodies/Agents |
Tests and Examinations |
|---|---|
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Pearson VUE (Tel : 3181 0123) |
Pearson Test of English Academic |
* IELTS (Academic Module) is one of the specified benchmark examinations for reimbursement purpose under the CEF. It is listed as a specified examination by the Workplace English Campaign under certain conditions.
# These examinations were included as specified examinations under the Workplace English Campaign with effect from 1 January 2005. CEF claimants studying English courses are eligible to seek reimbursement of fees if the examinations were taken on or after 1 January 2005.
Other English Tests
Hong Kong Vocational English Programme (HKVEP)
The HKVEP, accredited by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI Qualifications), offers internationally recognised certification of competence in workplace English. It comprises five levels differentiated by language complexity. This benchmarking framework is aligned with the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (QF). The Hong Kong Workplace English Campaign (WEC) recognizes the equivalence between HKVEP levels and WEC benchmark levels. Alignments are indicated in the table below.
| HKVEP | Council of Europe Framework (CEFr) | Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) | WEC Benchmarks |
|---|---|---|---|
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Level 4 |
B2+ : |
QF 4 |
2 High – 3 Mid
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Level 3 |
B2 : |
QF 3 |
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Level 2 |
B1 : |
QF 2 |
1 High – 2 Mid |
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Level 1 |
A2 : |
QF 1 |
Pre-1 – 1 Mid |
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Preminary |
A1 : |
N/A |
N/A |
*To enquire about HKVEP, contact the HKVEP Unit on 2595 2744 or visit the website www.hkvep.vtc.edu.hk.
Alignment of HKWEB with International Business English Examinations
Unless specified in the course specifications, the benchmarks test level will align to the Hong Kong Workplace English Benchmarks (HKWEB).
Remark: - It is not the intention of the alignment table as a whole or in its parts to make comparisons, either directly or indirectly, among the examinations included. One should always refer to the HKWEB levels when reading this alignment table.