NYSESLAT General Information
The Viva88English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English language proficiency of all English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in Grades K–12 in Viva88schools. The test provides the State and schools with important information about the English language development of ELLs and is part of the State’s compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessment and monitoring of the English language proficiency of all ELLs.
2024-25 School Year
- Requesting, Shipping, and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2025 Administration of the Viva88English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
- NYSESLAT Ungraded Age Range Chart 2024-25
- Memo: 2024 NYSESLAT—Determining an English Language Learner’s (ELL) English Language Proficiency Level
- Performance Level Descriptions -ÌýPLDs
- Targets of Measurements - ToMs
For more information about the administration and scoring of the NYSESLAT, please refer to the School Administrators Manual.
Questions and comments regarding the NYSESLAT can be submitted toÌýemscassessinfo@nysed.gov.