The Delivery of Speaking Tests in Traditional or Online Proctored Mode: A Comparability Study

This paper investigates the comparability of test scores recorded for high-stakes English language Speaking Tests administered face-to-face in either a traditional centre-based mode (TM) or an online proctored (OLP). The data comprise large sample takers taking at four CEFR (the 'Common European Framework Reference Languages') levels – B1 to C2 via TM OLP. were analysed using descriptive statistics, effect size differences and equivalence tests. While degree difference obtained between modes was apparent level, not found be statistically significant. concludes that whether are delivered mode, receive similar scores. study confirms delivery does significantly affect taker