Beyond the Score

EnglishUSA is proud to introduce a first-of-its-kind comparative overview of major English language proficiency, assessment, and placement tests—created with input from our current and former Associate Members.

By offering this resource, EnglishUSA enables professionals tasked with assessing English proficiency in higher education or English language programs to access expert-compiled insights supporting better decision-making and resource allocation in language education and admissions.

This concise 4-page PDF provides a clear, side-by-side look at the tests that matter most to English language programs, advisors, and decision-makers worldwide:

• Duolingo English Test

• IELTS

• Integrated Skills in English (ISE): Trinity College London

• iTEP

• Kaplan Test of English

• LanguageCert

• Michigan Language Assessment

• Oxford International Digital Institute

• Pearson

• ETS/TOEFL

With “Beyond the Score”, you’ll gain quick access to essential information at your fingertips, including:

• Equivalencies across tests

• Delivery modes (online, paper, hybrid)

• Skills coverage

• Pricing details

• Explanation of CEFR alignment

This resource is designed to save you time, strengthen your advising, and provide your program with the insight needed to make informed choices when navigating the evolving world of English proficiency testing.

Special Introductory Pricing:

• $17 for EnglishUSA Members

• $27 for Non-Members

Don’t miss out—this practical tool is an invaluable reference for program directors, faculty, and anyone advising international students.