NYSESLAT General Information
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English language proficiency of all English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in Grades K–12 in New York State schools. The test provides the State and schools with important information about the English language development of ELLs and is part of the State’s compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessment and monitoring of the English language proficiency of all ELLs.
2025-26 School Year
- Memo: 2026 NYSESLAT—Determining an English Language Learner’s (ELL) English Language Proficiency Level
- Requesting, Shipping, and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2026 Administration of the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
- Assessments by Birth Date/Age for Ungraded Students in 2025–26
- Memorandum: Spring 2026 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test
2024-25 School Year
- Memo: 2025 NYSESLAT—Determining an English Language Learner’s (ELL) English Language Proficiency Level
- Memorandum: Spring 2025 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test
- Requesting, Shipping, and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2025 Administration of the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
- NYSESLAT Ungraded Age Range Chart 2024-25
- Performance Level Descriptions -ÌýPLDs
- Targets of Measurements - ToMs
For more information about the administration and scoring of the NYSESLAT, please refer to the School Administrators Manual.
Questions and comments regarding the NYSESLAT can be submitted toÌýemscassessinfo@nysed.gov.