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English Language: Assessments

Commons · Question 126833 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 16 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what evidence on test security her Department reviewed as part of the market engagement process for the Home Office English Language tender.

Answer

Answered by Mike Tapp, 16 Apr 2026

During the market engagement process for the HOELT, the Home Office engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including existing Secure English Language Test (SELT) providers, assessment bodies, regulators such as Ofqual, and independent experts. Evidenc...