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English Language: Assessments

Asked by Mr Paul KohlerLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 17 September 2025UIN 71711

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria will be used in the Home Office English Language Test procurement process to help ensure the (a) integrity, (b) reliability and (c) independent validation of English language assessments, in the context of (i) AI and (ii) remote delivery models.

Answered by Mike Tapp

The Home Office is currently undertaking market engagement to inform the development of contractual requirements for the English Language Test procurement, and will ensure the continued integrity, reliability and independent validation of English language assessments, including considerations for both AI-enabled and remote delivery model.

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