17 June 2025
MANILA, Philippines — De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (Benilde) will integrate Aptis testing into its regular assessment framework for the coming school year 2025-2026 after a successful pilot with 30 students in the Senior High School (SHS)level.
Aptis is a standardised English language assessment developed by the British Council, which provides students with a comprehensive evaluation of their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The test is mapped to the Common European of Framework of Reference allowing the teachers to better understand the English language proficiency of their students. Through Aptis, the British Council in the Philippines continues to work closely with the education sector to provide tailored assessment solutions that meet each institution’s unique needs.
“The British Council is working with education institutions like Benilde to align with global standards in communication skills, especially in English, and assessment is the first step in this process. Knowing where the students and teachers are in the CEFR scale will inform programmes that will develop their skills to meet the target level set by the institution,” said Mike Cabigon, Business Development Manager for British Council in the Philippines.
Aptis provided valuable insights into Benilde SHS’ English education and testing, and enabled teachers to create data-driven solutions to identified challenges.
