Published research

As well as submitting papers to refereed academic journals and making presentations at conferences, seminars and symposia, we share the latest findings of our research with the wider language assessment community through our own publications.

Studies in Language Testing (SiLT)

Studies in Language Testing (SiLT) is a series of academic volumes edited by Professor Lynda Taylor and Dr Nick Saville, and published jointly by Cambridge English and Cambridge University Press. The series examines important issues and new developments in language testing that are relevant to test users, developers and researchers.

See the complete list of volumes

English Profile Studies

English Profile is a collaborative programme designed to enhance the learning, teaching and assessment of English worldwide. Its aim is to create a ‘profile’ or set of Reference Level Descriptions for English linked to the Common European Framework (CEFR). These volumes summarise the latest research from the programme.

Please click the link below to download the latest volume in the series:

English Profile Studies Vol. 9: Pluricultural Language Education and the CEFR

Please follow the links below to find out more about volumes 1 to 8.

• English Profile Studies Vol. 1: Criterial Features in L2 English
• English Profile Studies Vol. 2: Language Functions Revisited
• English Profile Studies Vol. 3: Immigrant Pupils Learn English
• English Profile Studies Vol. 4: The CEFR in Practice
• English Profile Studies Vol. 5: English Profile in Practice
• English Profile Studies Vol. 6: Critical, Constructive Assessment of CEFR-informed Language Teaching in Japan and Beyond
• English Profile Studies Vol. 7: The Discourse of the IELTS Speaking Test
• English Profile Studies Vol. 8: Defining Integrated Reading-into-Writing Constructs

Research Notes

Research Notes reports on matters relating to research, test development and validation within Cambridge English and elsewhere.

Each year, members of the research team deliver papers to conferences all over the world. Reports of many of the conferences and other events attended by Cambridge English staff are included in Research Notes.

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Grade statistics

Grade statistics give the average percentages in each grade for all sessions of a particular exam by country or territory. This information helps researchers understand how our exams perform and is helpful to teachers who want to understand how students perform in a test in their country or region.

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If you would like to request unpublished data, please consult these guidelines.