CASEC (Computerized Assessment System for English Communication) is a standard test for evaluating English proficiency. Based upon the fundamental research done by The Society for Testing English Proficiency Inc.,CASEC has been developed as the first CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) applying IRT (Item Response Theory) in Japan.
◆What is CASEC?
•Each section takes 40-50 minutes to complete
CASEC test time is approximately 40 ~ 50 minutes. CASEC is available any time, any place at your convenience. You can take CASEC using your own computer via access to the Internet.
•Results are available immediately after test completion
The test score is displayed on the screen as soon as the test is completed. Individual users as well as administrators can check the score immediately.
•Easy to apply
You can start the test after filling out a simple sign-up form and sending it back to us. Any time, any place –no need to travel to an assigned examination hall at a certain date. Take the test at your location, at anytime.
•Corresponding point of other English tests
When the CASEC score is displayed, the corresponding point equivalents of TOEIC®, and TOEFL® are displayed.
◆CASEC content
Section 1: A Must for Your Communication: Vocabulary Knowledge
This module measures your knowledge of vocabulary commonly and frequently used in daily life, at school, and in business, among other situations.
Question format: Fill in the blanks type Answer format: Four choices
Number of questions: 16 Maximum score: 250 Response time: 60 seconds
Section 2: A Must for Your Communication: Knowledge of Idiomatic Expressions
This module measures your knowledge and usage of idiomatic expressions commonly and frequently used in conversations in daily life, at school, and in business, among other situations.
Question format: Fill in the blanks type Answer format: Four choices
Number of questions: 16 Maximum score: 250 Response time: 90 seconds
Section 3: Listening Comprehension Proficiency
This module measures your comprehension proficiency to understand general idea of conversations in daily life, at school, and in business, and in other diverse situations ranging from news broadcasts to in-flight announcements.
Question format: Listening Answer format: Four choices
Number of questions: 17 Maximum score: 250 Response time: 60 seconds
Section 4: Specific-Information Listening Comprehension Proficiency
This module measures your comprehension proficiency listening to a wide range of specific information taken from situations in daily life, at school, and in business required for carrying on a conversation or essential for content comprehension.
Question format: Listening Answer format: Dictation
Number of questions: 11 Maximum score: 250 Response time: 120 seconds
CASEC Official HP
http://casec.evidus.com/