This Element reviews the key foundational concepts, beliefs, and practices underpinning approaches to assessment in English Language Teaching. Exploring major concepts and practices through educational, social, and ethical perspectives, it offers theoretically informed and close-to-practice descriptions and up-to-date explanations of the affordances and limitations of different assessment approaches related to language teaching. This Element presents a cohesive and pragmatic framework that allows teachers to efficiently implement tests and assessments in their contexts.

This work is presented as a pragmatic framework for English Language Teaching assessment, offering theoretical grounding alongside practical application. It aims to equip educators with an understanding of the affordances and limitations of various assessment approaches, considering educational, social, and ethical dimensions. The text provides up-to-date explanations and a cohesive structure for teachers to implement assessments effectively within their specific teaching environments. The focus is on providing a clear and actionable guide for professionals in the field.