NYSESLAT
Understanding the NYSESLAT
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is given to all students who are identified as English Language Learners (ELLs) or Multilingual Learners (MLLs) by the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL). The purpose of the NYSESLAT is to annually assess the English language proficiency level of ELLs/MLLs enrolled in grades K-12 in New York State schools. Students are assessed in the four language modalities: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. For more information, please view the NYSESLAT Parent Information Brochure, below:
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Additionally, New York State provides NYSESLAT Test Samplers for each grade band. These sample test showcase Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing questions. To view the appropriate test sampler, please click the website's picture:
Reading the NYSESLAT Score Report
New York State generates NYSESLAT Score Reports for students each year. The report gives students' overall English proficiency levels, in addition to their individual Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing scores. Score Reports also provide information such as district percentile rank, state percentile rank, and descriptions for each proficiency level. For more information regarding reading your child's NYSESLAT score report, please see below:
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Practicing for the NYSESLAT
For NYSESLAT practice, please visit our NYSESLAT Practice for Students page.