BULATS provides a range of tests to meet different needs:
The Computer Test - a fast, accurate test of listening and reading skills
The Standard Test - a paper-based alternative to the computer test
The Speaking Test - face-to-face evaluation of speaking skills
The Writing Test- thorough evaluation of writing skills in a business context
Each of these tests is available in English, French, German and Spanish.
Each test can be used independently of the others, or they can be used in various combinations. This principle of flexibility allows BULATS to customise the service for different situations.
All the tests aim to be relevant to people using the language at work. They cover areas such as descriptions of jobs, companies and products, travel, management and marketing, customer service, planning, reports, phone messages, business correspondence and presentations. The tasks in the test are generally practical ones, e.g. taking a phone message, checking a letter, giving a presentation, understanding an article, writing a report.
All the tests assess candidates across the six levels of the ALTE Framework, i.e. the same test is used for all candidates whatever their level. (0-5 of the ALTE Framework correspond to the Council of Europe Framework levels A1-C2.)
