ILR-Based Assessments

CPL assessments are organized by benchmark level and skill area. Each assessment packet includes a timed testing mode, automatic scoring, pass/fail reporting, and post-submission answer support.

1. ILR-Level Self-Assessment Check List
   A quick self-reflection tool designed to help learners estimate where they operate most consistently across ILR skills. This checklist helps learners orient themselves and does not replace professional assessment.

   Listening Reading Speaking

2. CPL Assessment Packets

   Section 1 · ILR L1+

   L1+ Listening Assessments

   Introductory benchmark listening assessments built around short authentic announcements and simple real-world listening tasks.

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   L1+ Reading Assessments

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   Section 2 · ILR L2

   L2 Listening Assessments

   Topic-based listening assessments with DLPT5-style multiple-choice questions, timed testing mode, automatic scoring, and post-submission scripts and justifications.

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   L2 Reading Assessments

   FLO topic-based reading assessments with SCH/TCH rotating reading passages, DLPT5-style multiple-choice questions, timed testing mode, automatic scoring, and post-submission answer keys with justifications. A final score of 82 or above is required to pass L2.

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   Section 3 · ILR L2+

   L2+ Listening Assessments

   Higher benchmark listening assessment packet designed for more complex authentic input and DLPT5-style comprehension tasks.

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   L2+ Reading Assessments

   Coming soon.

3. External Free Assessment Resources

   1. The Online Diagnostic Assessment (ODA) – FREE
      Sign up to take a listening and/or reading assessment to determine your overall ILR proficiency level. You’ll receive a detailed portfolio report analyzing your strengths and weaknesses, along with recommended GLOSS materials for improvement. All assessment questions are open-ended and content-based. Each assessment may take 1–3 hours, depending on the level you begin with (Level 1 to Level 3).

   2. The National Foreign Language Center (NFLC) at the University of Maryland – FREE
      Select Chinese and your desired ILR level in the sidebar to access a curated collection of authentic materials for listening and reading comprehension assessment. Each lesson includes multiple-choice questions, with an answer key and justification provided at the end of the exercise.