Find out which tests have the ALTE Q-MarkThe ALTE Framework shows whether an exam of our member organisations has the Q-Mark, following a successful audit. It also allows comparison using the CEFR levels of the different tests in different languages. If you are looking for a test with ALTE recognition, please check the framework. | The ALTE Q-mark is a quality indicator which member organisations can use to show that their exams have passed a rigorous ALTE audit and meet all the core requirements of ALTE's 18 quality standards. The Q-mark demonstrates that ALTE member organisations aspire to consistent standards of quality and excellence in their exams. Le label qualité d'ALTE "Q Mark" indique que le profil de qualité d'un examen ou d'une suite d'examens a été minutieusement audité par un auditeur ALTE et que ledit audit a donné un résultat « déterminé ». Le résultat reste valable pour une période de cinq ans ou jusqu'à ce qu'un changement significatif affecte l'argument de validité d'un ou de plusieurs examens audités. Le label qualité d'ALTE "Q Mark" est attribué uniquement aux examens audités, et non à l'organisation dans son ensemble. Le label qualité d'ALTE "Q Mark" permet aux utilisateurs d'un test d'avoir la garantie que l’examen repose sur des processus adaptés, des procédures et critères fiables et des standards cohérents. Only the exams of ALTE members and applicant ALTE Associate Members, meeting certain criteria, can undertake an ALTE audit process. You can also download a guide to the ALTE Q-mark for testing organisations here. |
Informationen für anerkennende Stellen in Deutschland, Österreich und der SchweizInformation for recognising bodies in Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandInformationen für anerkennende Stellen (Visastellen, Einwanderungsbehörden usw.) zu Sprachprüfungen mit dem Qualitätssiegel Q-Mark der Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) - März 2024. Informationen auf Deutsch und Englisch. Information for recognising bodies (immigration authorities, etc.) regarding language tests with the ALTE Q-Mark. March 2024. Information in German and English. |
Procédures d'audit (PfA - Procedures for Auditing)The PfA (latest version - November 2024) was produced by the Groupe de travail ALTE SGQ and contains all the detailed procedures for auditors and for organisations being audited. Groupe de travail ALTE SGQThe ALTE QMS WG reviews and edits the audit procedures. Members of the QMS WG meet usually three times per year, and work in close collaboration with the Standing Committee to discuss and improve current procedures. En savoir plus sur le comité permanent et le travail que le groupe de travail sur le système de gestion de la qualité (SGQ) effectue actuellement. | Standards de qualité minimale d'ALTE
ALTE has established a set of 18 common standards for its members’ exams, which cover all stages of the language testing process, and are used in the Q-Mark audit process. These involve:
De ce fait, les utilisateurs des examens, qu’il s'agisse de particuliers, d'employeurs, d'établissements d’enseignement ou d'organismes publics, ont la garantie que les tests de langue conçus et dispensés par les membres d’ALTE respectent des normes professionnelles strictes et reflètent avec précision les capacités de ceux qui les présentent. Read the Minimum Standards (MS) in the following languages: Български Català Cymraeg Čeština Deutsch Dansk English Español Eesti Euskara Français Gaeilge Galego Magyar Italiano Lëtzebuergesch Lietuvių Nederlands Norsk (bokmål og nynorsk) Polski Português Română Русский Slovenščina Suomi Svenska |
Introduction of the ALTE MS18 - 2024
The MS18 will be introduced in the ALTE Audit System from 1st July 2024.
You can find a complete report on the creation of this new MS clicking here.
The next events related to auditing will be online, via the Microsoft Teams platform, in October 2024 (Monday 21st October 2024) please see our Events page for more details and to register (please log in into your personal ALTE account to see the event). We run an Orientation session for organisations thinking about having an audit. This is a prerequisite for becoming an ALTE Full Member. Orientation sessions are also suitable for members of staff in existing Full Members who will engage in the ALTE auditing process but have not personally had relevant training before. We also run training for existing auditors to ensure ongoing professional standardisation.