ACE Pathways English Assessment

Academic English, measured with dignity.

A secure, CAASPP-inspired assessment experience built for refugee and immigrant students in grades 6–12.

7assessment sections
100 total points

Vocabulary, reading, language and editing, listening, research, writing, and speaking

Vocabulary first

Academic words, context clues, meaning, and language for belonging.

Integrated literacy

Reading, language and editing, listening, and research are measured separately.

Writing Performance Task

Students analyze multiple sources and compose a full-length essay.

Independent ACE assessment. Inspired by the structure of CAASPP and ELPAC, but not affiliated with or a substitute for either California assessment.