Language Schools
English Language Teaching (ELICOS) skills assessment
English language teachers help students study, work and live in a new language. This scorecard covers lesson planning, language teaching, classroom management, assessment and intercultural communication so schools can develop teachers consistently.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 English Language Teaching (ELICOS) skills you can score
These are the default English Language Teaching (ELICOS) skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every teacher, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Lesson Planning and Clear Learning Outcomes
Plans lessons with clear goals and a logical sequence of activities.
Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation Teaching
Explains and practises language items accurately and clearly.
Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening Skills Development
Balances the four skills with engaging tasks.
Classroom Management and Student Engagement
Keeps students active, on task and participating.
Adapting Materials to Levels and Needs
Adjusts materials for different levels and goals.
Error Correction and Feedback
Gives useful feedback and corrects errors sensitively.
Intercultural Awareness and Communication
Communicates well with students from many cultures.
Assessment and Progress Tracking
Assesses and tracks students' progress.
Preparation for IELTS, Cambridge and Academic Pathways
Prepares students for tests and study.
Use of Technology in Language Learning
Uses technology to support language learning.
Levels included with English Language Teaching (ELICOS)
English Language Teaching (ELICOS) starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Stage” for language schools, so teachers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee Teacher
- Teacher
- Senior Teacher
- Academic Coordinator
- Director of Studies
How English Language Teaching (ELICOS) works in SkillScorer
Score
Each teacher in a school is scored on the English Language Teaching (ELICOS) skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank teachers, compare two side by side, or compare your schools against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which English Language Teaching (ELICOS) skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior teacher's school.
English Language Teaching (ELICOS) scorecard: common questions
What skills does the English Language Teaching (ELICOS) scorecard include?
SkillScorer's English Language Teaching (ELICOS) scorecard covers 10 skills: Lesson Planning and Clear Learning Outcomes, Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation Teaching, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening Skills Development, Classroom Management and Student Engagement, Adapting Materials to Levels and Needs, Error Correction and Feedback, Intercultural Awareness and Communication, Assessment and Progress Tracking, Preparation for IELTS, Cambridge and Academic Pathways and Use of Technology in Language Learning. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are teachers scored in English Language Teaching (ELICOS)?
Every teacher is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one school and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with English Language Teaching (ELICOS)?
English Language Teaching (ELICOS) starts with these levels (called “Stage” in the app): Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Senior Teacher, Academic Coordinator and Director of Studies. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the English Language Teaching (ELICOS) skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In language schools the app talks about teachers, schools and senior teachers, and you can change any of those words too.
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