Cambridge ESOL Best Practice in Language Assessment Scholarship

Cambridge ESOL Best Practice in Language Assessment Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship for 2010, funded by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, is to explore the process of washback in the classroom and the positive impact of examinations on the development of learners' reading skills.

The award consists of:

• registration for the Testing Evaluation and Assessment Special Interest Group (TEA SIG) pre-conference event
• registration for the main conference
• a year's IATEFL membership
• a maximum of five nights accommodation
• travel costs including, if necessary, an economy flight to the UK
• £50.00 per day expenses

• work in the fields of English language teaching or language assessment
• or be a post-graduate student focussing on teaching/assessment issues

To be considered for the scholarship:

• write a short paper, between 500 to 600 words, on how assessment has a positive impact on the development of reading skills
• provide a brief curriculum vitae (2 sides A4 maximum)
• and a passport size photograph (for inclusion in the conference programme if you win)

Deadlines for 2010 only:

• submit your paper to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   by 1st March 2010.  Mark your submission 'Cambridge ESOL Best Practice in Language Assessment Scholarship'

You will be informed of the results of the award by 15th March 2010.