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Effective assessment plays a pivotal role in English language programs, serving as a means to measure student proficiency for placement, progression, and program completion. The diversity of language programs, their objectives, and the students they cater to necessitate various assessment approaches. Furthermore, in an era of institutional accountability, teachers and administrators face external expectations tied to accreditation standards. This volume acknowledges the importance of appropriate and accurate assessment in enhancing student learning through curricular improvements, teacher training, and classroom practice modifications. The primary goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive resource that explores potential approaches, models, principles, and techniques related to effective assessment at both classroom and program levels. Drawing on current theory and addressing the dynamic landscape of assessment and accountability movements in English language learning, the content aims to offer practical value to educators and administrators seeking to optimize their assessment practices. Assessment in English language teaching is not without its challenges. Both educators and learners recognize its significance, yet it remains a complex and sometimes daunting aspect of language education. For language minority learners, in particular, assessment can present unique barriers due to unfamiliarity with testing methods used in foreign contexts and constraints on demonstrating their full abilities in a single session. The target audience for this volume comprises classroom teachers and administrators in English language programs across various settings, including higher education institutions and private language schools. Additionally, teacher education programs can benefit from the book’s insights, as it equips pre-service teachers with effective assessment techniques and fosters a deeper understanding of current issues in the field. The topics covered in this vol