CUSTOMISED TESTING PROGRAMS

ACE has been meeting the English language testing needs of Cambodian government ministries, donor organisations, NGOs and corporations in Cambodia since 1992. With more than 20 years of testing experience, ACE is the premier institution in Cambodia for assessing and reporting.

ACE’s Training and Testing Department tests large numbers of candidates each month to satisfy varying client needs including:

• Selection of candidates for overseas scholarships
• Selection of candidates for further training
• Selection of candidates for employment in English speaking work environments
• Assessment of proficiency levels in the four macro-skills

Many clients find that a significant amount of money is saved by pre-testing employment candidates and / or possible candidates to be sent for training. Others use ACE's test results to optimise the matching of work responsibilities with English / IT skills. ACE also has expertise and experience in developing and administering entry tests for local universities.

Why Test at ACE?

Extensive item bank of test questions at all levels (literacy to advanced) with a wide variety of topics

Comprehensive record keeping ensures repeat candidates are never given the same test twice

Availability of Customised tests to target specific language requirements both in subject matter and proficiency level

Additional services include administering clients’ own tests

Professional and secure test administration includes candidate identity check, trained invigilators, speaking and writing tests assessed by trained native English-speaking examiners

Prompt comprehensive results and reporting within five business days of testing

Confidential and secure systems with various reporting formats available.

Our respected clients include embassies, Cambodian government agencies, private companies and international organisations and NGOs. A sample of ACE testing clients includes: Raffles Hotel Group, Intercontinental Hotels Group, UNICEF, Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).

Facilities

ACE regularly tests large numbers of candidates in one single session in ACE’s testing facility or on clients’ premises.  ACE’s testing facility has good acoustics and is equipped with a reliable sound system.  Candidates sit their tests in air-conditioned comfort at examination desks with comfortable chairs.  Computer testing is held in comfortable computer laboratories with effective protocols. Test security is upheld to international standards.

Contact the ACE Testing Department

For more information and quotations about testing at ACE, contact: Ashley.Irving@idp.com

1. Customised English Testing

ACE employs a team of test writers who are trained and experienced professionals specialised in the field of testing. It develops and standardises test items for the ACE ‘Item Bank’, as well as the varied needs of ACE’s clients.

ACE’s tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from literacy to advanced and can be customised for banking, hospitality, development, health and other specialisations.

ACE also holds a suite of standard tests which may be chosen by clients as a more cost effective alternative to ACE’s customised tests.

2. Test Formats

ACE can also assess the information technology ability of candidates relevant to the specific needs of the client.

Computer-based IT tests can be administered and offered in either English or Khmer. ACE’s IT tests are designed to assess candidates’ ability to use any or all of the following applications: MS Word / MS Excel / MS Access / MS PowerPoint

3. IT Testing

ACE can also assess the information technology ability of candidates relevant to the specific needs of the client.

Computer-based IT tests can be administered and offered in either English or Khmer. ACE’s IT tests are designed to assess candidates’ ability to use any or all of the following applications: MS Word / MS Excel / MS Access / MS PowerPoint

4. Test Administration

Security The security of ACE’s tests is of paramount importance. Candidates must produce evidence of identity before taking the test. Tests are kept secure and testing rooms are arranged to international standards and are supervised by trained and experienced invigilators.

Location Testing generally takes place at ACE’s campuses in Phnom Penh Santhor Mok , Phnom Penh Samdech Pan and Phnom Penh Toul Tom Poung, but can be arranged in other locations in Phnom Penh or the provinces.

Timetable  The timetable of the test is determined by the client. IELTS testing has a fixed schedule. Visit: www.ieltscambodia.com

Registration Procedure Clients contact ACE’s Training and Testing department (see below for contact information) to arrange testing at least two business days before the test for standard English and IT tests. Customised tests may require a week’s notice, as a unique test is often written specifically for the client.

Results  are available five business days after the test date. If express results are required by the client, an additional fee may be charged. A Testing Report is issued to the client along with the results.

Fees  English Language Testing per candidate:

5. IT Testing

These fees are based on a minimum of five candidates per testing session. Contact the ACE Testing department for a quote if fewer than five candidates are to be tested.
Customised tests vary in cost depending on the construction of the test and the number of candidates to be tested.

6. IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is recognised internationally by universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies around the world and conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment.

IDP Education (Cambodia) is an accredited IELTS centre (Testing Centre KH001) and conducts tests in Phnom Penh every two weeks and in Siem Reap every three months.

To register online, please visit: https://my.ieltsessentials.com/