Alignment of PISA Framework with Global Scale of English

This document is a technical report that discusses the alignment of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) framework with the Global Scale of English (GSE). It outlines the background of PISA, which is an international assessment conducted by the OECD to evaluate 15-year-olds' skills in reading, mathematics, and science. The report details the introduction of a new core domain, Foreign Language Assessment (FLA), to be included in PISA starting in 2025, initially focusing on English as a Foreign Language. The FLA aims to provide international comparisons and national diagnostics to enhance language teaching. The GSE, developed by Pearson, offers a detailed understanding of English language proficiency and is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The document further explains the methodology used for aligning the GSE with the PISA FLA, emphasizing the potential benefits of this alignment for learners and educators. It includes various tables mapping assessment tasks to CEFR levels and GSE Learning Objectives.