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BULATS - French (Business Language Testing Service)
BULATS was developed in cooperation with UCLES, the Alliance Française, Goethe Institut, ALTE (the Association of Language Testers in Europe) and the Instituto Cervantes. BULATS is used by organizations and companies as a language assessment tool; it is designed to test the language proficiency of employees and job applicants in business/professional contexts.
Structure
BULATS comprises several tests that can be taken separately or in combination:
- The Standard BULATS Test; testing overall language ability (110 minutes: 50 minutes for listening and 60 minutes for reading and language knowledge)
- The BULATS Speaking Test; testing speaking skills in a one-to-one interview with the examiner, presentation, discussion (approx. 12 minutes)
- The BULATS Writing Test; testing writing skills
The BULATS Computer Test, with a computer selecting each question on the basis of the previous answer. As a result, the test becomes progressively easier or more difficult until a consistent level of ability is achieved. The Computer Test assesses listening and reading skills, and knowledge of grammar and vocabulary (approx. 60 minutes)
Results
Results are available as group reports and the examinees are placed on a scale of five levels, based on the ALTE Framework: Level 1 (elementary), Level 2 (lower intermediate), Level 3 (upper intermediate), Level 4 (lower advanced), Level 5 (upper advanced)
The BULATS Computer Test produces a report with the candidate's overall score (on a scale of 0-100) and level (on the ALTE level system of 0-5, where five is the highest achievement), and their score on each section of the test.
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website: