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Language Policy Unit
Policy Instruments
Resources
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THE COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES: LEARNING, TEACHING, ASSESSMENT (CEFR)
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THE CEFR AND LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS: A TOOLKIT
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The CEFR is a key instrument for establishing a European educational space in the field of modern languages. Its main aim is to facilitate transparency and comparability in the provision of language education and qualifications. It is available in over 35 language versions. More
Material illustrating competence levels
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The CEFR has had a particular influence on language assessment. A number of tools are available to assessment providers and other practitioners with an interest in language testing
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New Manual for Language test development and examining for use with the CEFR
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POLICY GUIDE AND STUDIES: TOWARDS PLURILINGUAL EDUCATION
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LANGUAGES OF SCHOOLING
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Aimed at policy deciders, the Guide describes how language education policies can promote a global and coherent approach to plurilingual education. The Guide is accompanied by a series of thematic studies. More
- Guide for the development of Language Education Policies in Europe
- Series of Thematic Studies
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This project deals with the language(s) of instruction in school which is most often the national or official language(s) and also the mother tongue of the majority of students. Within the wider concept of plurilingualism and respect for linguistic diversity, the project also addresses issues relating to the development of the plurilingual repertoire of learners. More
Conferences: Studies and Reports
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LANGUAGE EDUCATION POLICY PROFILES
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THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO (ELP) www.coe.int/portfolio
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At the request of national or regional authorities, the Council of Europe provides expert assistance with the development of a Profile – a process of analysis and reflection leading to proposals to support a global and coherent approach to language learning and teaching, and involving all languages in education. More
- Overview
- Reports
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The ELP is a personal document in which language learners can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences. ELPs vary according to countries and educational contexts. However they all share common criteria. More
List of validated ELP models
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Updated: 1 December 2011
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