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G-TELP Junior Test
The G-TELP Junior Tests assess the English language proficiency of young students
at five different levels
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The G-TELP Junior Tests assess the English language proficiency of young students (ages 6 to 13) at five different levels. G-TELP Junior Tests can help young learners to verify their current level of English skills, establish their own goals, and monitor their progress. The tests address the needs of students of a young age group, and the subject matters of the tests reflect school-related and personal topics and situations that are familiar to them.
| Test Type | Paper Based Test (PBT)/ Internet Based Test (IBT) |
|---|---|
| Level | Levels 1 to 5 |
| Criteria | Listening and Reading |
| Target Audience | Elementary School to Junior High School |
| Question | Varies depending on the level (1 to 5) |
| Duration | Varies depending on the level (1 to 5) |
| Availability of Score Report | five working days |
| Duration of Score Validity | Two years |
Level Description
| Level | Descriptor | Part | No. of Questions | Duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Listening | 3 | 25 | 15 |
| Reading | 2 | 30 | 35 | |
| Total | 5 | 55 | 50 | |
| Level 2 | Listening | 4 | 25 | 15 |
| Reading | 2 | 30 | 35 | |
| Total | 6 | 55 | 50 | |
| Level 3 | Listening | 4 | 25 | 15 |
| Reading | 2 | 25 | 30 | |
| Total | 6 | 50 | 45 | |
| Level 4 | Listening | 4 | 23 | 15 |
| Reading | 2 | 17 | 20 | |
| Total | 6 | 40 | 35 | |
| Level 5 | Listening | 4 | 27 | 15 |
| Reading | 2 | 13 | 15 | |
| Total | 6 | 40 | 30 |
G-TELP Junior Tests differ significantly from other English Language Proficiency Tests in several ways.
- G-TELP Junior Tests are criterion-referenced assessments. This means, G-TELP Junior Tests can provide specific and objective information about the examinee’s own ability, unlike norm-referenced assessments which simply compare scores with other examinees.
- G-TELP Junior Tests provide detailed, task-referenced information on the examinee's performance, contained in a formative profile report. This report indicates what individuals can do with the English language, thus making it possible to better ascertain performance levels of competence, as well as strengths and weaknesses.
- G-TELP Junior Tests evaluate the skills of examinees at five different levels of competence. By focusing on a specific level of proficiency, each test achieves a more extensive sampling of performance than a single test that assesses multiple levels.
- G-TELP Junior Levels 1 to 5 more closely approximate a measure of communicative competence in grammar, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. It provides a measure of general English language proficiency, which focuses on practical English useful in everyday life.
Users of G-TELP Junior Tests
G-TELP Junior is designed to be used by any non-native, basic- level English speakers and students with functional, task-oriented language ability. The G-TELP Junior Test can be used for the following:
- English educational programs in schools and institutes
- Placement or assessment testing
- English contests
The Format of G-TELP Junior Tests varies depending on the level
LEVEL 1
| Section | Part | Content | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 1 | Choose the picture that best matches the audio statement | 7 |
| 2 | Choose the best response to the audio statement or question | 6 | |
| 3 | Conversations - Two conversations between two children or a child and an adult | 4 (2 each) | |
| Descriptions - Two descriptions of an item or event given in simple sentences | 4 (2 each) | ||
| Instructions - Two sets of instructions on making simple items given in a maximum of seven simple sentences | 4 (2 each) | ||
| Reading | 4 |
Grammar-Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Range of grammar 1. Use of infinitives 2. Use of gerunds 3. Use of modals 4. Use of perfect progressive 5. Use of conjunctions (adverbial) |
10 |
| 5 | Two announcements | 3 questions per announcement | |
| Four encyclopedia articles | 2 questions per article | ||
| Two biographies | 3 questions per biography |
LEVEL 2
| Section | Part | Content | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 1 | Choose the answer presented in the test booklet that matches the audio question or statement | 5 |
| 2 | Choose the best audio choice which matches the picture presented in the test booklet | 7 | |
| 3 | Choose the best response to the audio statement or question | 5 | |
| 4 | Conversations - Four conversations of four exchanges each between two children or a child and an adult | 8 (2 each) | |
| Reading | 5 |
Range of grammar 1. Simple tense 2. Progressive tense 3. Subject/verb agreement 4. Preposition (e.g., on, to, with, in) 5. Coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, for) 6. Subordinating conjunction (e.g., although, because, until) 7. Comparative/superlative (e.g., bigger, highest) 8. Personal/possessive pronoun (e.g., she/her/hers) 9. Reflexive/demonstrative pronoun (myself, this, those) 10. modal verb (could, would, should, can, may, might, will) |
10 |
| 6 |
1. Short story: two texts, one detail question, one vocab question per story. 2. Personal letter: two texts, one main idea, one detail, and one vocab question per letter. 3. Encyclopedia article: two texts, one main idea, one detail, and one vocab question per article 4. Advertisement: two texts, one main idea, one detail question per advert. |
20 |
LEVEL 3
| Section | Part | Content | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 1 | Choose the picture that matches the audio statement | 4 |
| 2 | Choose the best audio choice which matches the picture presented in the test booklet | 6 | |
| 3 | Choose the best response to the audio statement or question | 7 | |
| 4 | Conversations - Four conversations of four exchanges each between two children or a child and an adult | 8 (2 each) | |
| Reading | 5 | Choose the best option to match a presented story. - Three stories with three questions each | 9 |
| 6 |
1.Two Personal letters – two questions: one main idea, one detail. 2.Two Announcements/Advertisements – three questions: one main idea, one detail and one vocab. 3.Three Short stories – two questions: one main idea, one detail |
16 |
LEVEL 4
| Section | Part | Content | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 1 | Choose the picture that matches the audio statement | 4 |
| 2 | Choose the best audio choice which matches the picture presented in the test booklet | 8 | |
| 3 | Choose the best response to the audio statement or question | 5 | |
| 4 | Conversations - Three conversations of four exchanges each between two children or a child and an adult | 6 (2 each) | |
| Reading | 5 | Choose the best choice that matches a presented picture and statement | 7 |
| 6 | Choose the best choice that matches a presented story | 10 |
LEVEL 5
| Section | Part | Content | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 1 | Choose the picture that matches the audio statement | 5 |
| 2 | Choose the best audio choice which matches the picture presented in the test booklet | 10 | |
| 3 | Choose the best response to the audio statement or question | 7 | |
| 4 | Choose the best picture that matches each conversation | 5 | |
| Reading | 5 | Choose the best choice that matches a presented picture | 6 |
| 6 | Choose the best choice that matches a presented picture | 7 |
The G-TELP Junior Score Report provides test takers with their overall score. The Performance Analysis highlights the test takers strengths and weaknesses, and the test questions are described under Skill Area.
G-TELP Junior Tests are graded on a pass/fail basis. A passing or failing grade is determined by the total percentage of questions answered correctly. A passing score is achieved when a test taker scores an overall average of 60% or higher. When a test taker's average score is below 60% they will achieve a failing grade. Scores in individual sections of the test do not influence whether an examinee passes or fails a test; the pass/fail grade is determined on the basis of the test taker's overall total score.
G-TELP Junior Tests are graded on a pass/fail basis. A passing or failing grade is determined by the total percentage of questions answered correctly. A passing score is achieved when a test taker scores an overall average of 60% or higher. When a test taker's average score is below 60% they will achieve a failing grade. Scores in individual sections of the test do not influence whether an examinee passes or fails a test; the pass/fail grade is determined on the basis of the test taker's overall total score.
Scoring Process
Listening and reading skills are evaluated using multiple-choice questions to ensure accurate scoring. The scoring process is ensured by quality control procedures.
Release of Test Results
The result will be released on the website no later than five working days after the test date. Candidates who apply for their score report online can print it out online only once, and a paper score report is mailed out directly only to those who apply for a paper score report once the score is released. Score reports will be available online for both options.
Validity of Test Results
A test report will not be reissued if two years have passed since taking the test because English proficiency may improve or decline over time.
The G-TELP Junior Test evaluates English Language Proficiency at five unique tiers of functional ability.
Below are the five Levels of English Proficiency evaluated based on listening and reading skills.
Below are the five Levels of English Proficiency evaluated based on listening and reading skills.
Level Description
G-TELP Jr. Level 1
The examinee has demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively with native English speakers. The examinee may be able to express his/her own ideas. The listening section is made up of questions that require examinees to listen to declarative or interrogative sentences. After listening to a description of an object, or a description of a subject engaging in an action, examinees choose pictures or sentences that best match the content. It also contains questions about conversations, descriptions, and instructions related to daily life. The reading section is made up of questions that require examinees to evaluate simple present tenses, infinitives, possessive pronouns, prepositions of time, gerunds, conjunctions, articles, etc. It also contains questions about the meaning of specific words and the overall content of school announcements and encyclopedia articles.
G-TELP Jr. Level 2
The examinee has achieved a certain level of reading and listening skill. Using short sentences, the examinee may express his/her opinion. The listening section is made up of questions that require examinees to listen to interrogative sentences. After listening to a description or a short conversation, examinees choose pictures or sentences that best match the content. The reading section is made up of grammar questions that require examinees to evaluate demonstrative pronouns, personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, prepositions of place and time, gerunds, comparative adjectives, articles and conjunctions. It also contains questions about the meaning of specific words and the overall content of short stories, personal letters, encyclopedia articles, and advertisements/announcements.
G-TELP Jr. Level 3
The examinee can comprehend short written sentences and short conversations. The listening section is made up of questions that require examinees to listen to declarative or interrogative sentences. After listening to these sentences, examinees choose pictures or responses that best match the content. The reading section is made up of questions that require examinees to evaluate simple present/past tenses, nouns/pronouns, adjectives, infinitives, prepositions, etc. Some questions require examinees to find missing words in sentences composed of basic words. The reading section also contains questions about the meaning of specific words as well as the overall content of letters, advertisements and short stories.
G-TELP Jr. Level 4
The examinee has a limited understanding of basic grammar and may communicate using simple words. The listening section is made up of questions that require examinees to listen to declarative or interrogative sentences. After listening to those sentences, examinees choose pictures, words, or sentences that best match the content. The reading section is made up of questions that require examinees to evaluate simple present progressive, comparative forms, adjectives, prepositions of place and time, etc. It also focuses on understanding overall content and consists of questions that require examinees to find missing words in sentences composed of basic words.
G-TELP Jr. Level 5
The examinee may recognize simple words and sentences but may have difficulty with spontaneous production. The listening section is made up of questions that require examinees to understand sentences about personal information and expressions related to actions and basic words. The reading section is made up of questions that require examinees to understand basic parts of speech and words related to nature, sports, school supplies, school life, food, and items for use at home.