Introduction

PhonePass™ SET tests are delivered over the telephone, scored by computer and measures examinees’ English ability–all in a matter of minutes.

Ordinate's Spoken English Test (SET) is the only completely automated test of spoken English. It measures examinees’ spoken English ability during 5 to 12 minutes conversation via the telephone. The test can be given on whichever telephone (fixed line is suggested) and automatic scored by PhonePassTM SET testing system. Evaluation is based on the vocabulary, speed, fluency and pronunciation in sentences and short phrases performance by examinees during the test.
Ordinate's patented PhonePassTM SET testing system is the result of years of research in speech recognition, statistical modeling, linguistics and testing methodologies and drives Ordinate's Spoken English Tests (SET). Independent studies have shown that PhonePassTM SET tests are more objective and reliable in operation than today’s best human-rated tests, including one-on-one oral proficiency interviews. This unique approach is widely adopted by academic institutions, corporations, and governments to test language skills for varied purposes.