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In this reference, you will explore English Teaching Abbreviations. The main sections cover ESL Abbreviations, Other English Teaching Abbreviations, and Abbreviations in School. This list includes the most common abbreviations used in English educational systems and exams, making it an essential resource for educators and learners alike. Additionally, the reference provides a helpful list of texting abbreviations in English, useful for understanding modern communication. The information is organized clearly, making it easy to navigate and find the abbreviations you need.
English Teaching Abbreviations
ESL Abbreviations | English Exams
- BEC: Business English Certificate – Cambridge business English exam certificate
- CAE: Certificate in Advanced English – the fourth Cambridge Exam Cambridge Exams – The standard in English examination throughout the world outside of the USA (where the TOEFL is preferred)
- CAT: Computer Adaptive Testing
- CBT: Computer Based Teaching
- CEELT: Cambridge Examination in English for Language Teachers. Tests the English competency of non-native teachers of English.
- CEIBT: Certificate in English for International Business and Trade for advanced levels.
- CELTA: Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (Cambridge/RSA Teaching Certificate also known as C-TEFLA)
- CPE: Certificate of Proficiency in English – the fifth and the most advanced of Cambridge’s series of exams (roughly comparable to a score of 600-650 on the TOEFL).
- ECCE: Exam for the Certificate of Competency in English (Michigan University) – lower level.
- ECPE: Exam for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (Michigan University) – higher level.
- FCE: First Certificate in English – the third of Cambridge’s series of exams (comparable to a score of 500 on the TOEFL and 5.7 on the IELTS).
- IELTS: International English Language Testing System
- KET: Key English Test – The most elementary of Cambridge’s series of exams
- MTELP: Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency
- PET: Preliminary English Test – The second of Cambridge’s series of exams.
- RSA/Cambridge C-TEFLA: Certificate of Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults. A professional qualification for prospective EFL teachers.
- RSA/Cambridge D-TEFLA: Diploma of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Advanced qualification for EFL teachers who have already completed the C-TEFLA.
- TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language – the most common English proficiency exam for North American universities and colleges, also accepted by some British universities and employers as proof of English proficiency.
- TOEIC: Test Of English for International Communication
- YLE: Young Learners English Tests – Cambridge Examinations for young learners
Other English Teaching Abbreviations
List of Common English Teaching Abbreviations in English from A to Z.
- AAAL: American Association for Applied Linguistics
- ACTFL: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
- AE: American English
- BAAL: British Association of Applied Linguistics
- BC: British Council
- BE: Business English
- BICS: Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
- BrE: British English
- BVT: Bilingual Vocational Training
- CALI: Computer Assisted Language Instruction
- CALL: Computer Assisted Language Learning
- CanE: Canadian English
- DELTA: Diploma in English Language Teaching (Cambridge/RSA Language Teaching Scheme)
- EAP: English for Academic Purposes
- EFL: English as a Foreign Language
- EGP: English for General Purposes
- EIP: English as an International Language Programme
- EL: English Learner
- ELA: English Language Arts
- ELD: English Language Development
- ELICOS: English Language Intensive Courses to Overseas Students. Government registered centers teaching English to overseas students in Australia.
- ELL: English Language Learner
- ELT: English Language Teaching
- ERIC: Educational Resources Information Center
- ESL: English as a Second Language
- ESLP: English as a Second Language Programme
- ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages
- ESP: English for Specific Purposes (business English, English for tourism, etc.)
- GE/Gen Eng: GE: General Education, General English
- IATEFL: International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
- IEP: Intensive English Programme (usually university programmes)
- NATECLA: National Association for Teaching English and other Community Languages to Adults (UK)
- NATESOL: National Association of Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages
- NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
- NEP: Non-English Proficient
- NES: Non-English Speaking
- NNEST: Non-Native English Speaking Teacher
- NNL: Non-Native Language
- OE: Old English
- RP: Received Pronunciation – ‘standard’ British pronunciation
- SAE: Standard American English
- SAP: Student Assistance Program
- SLL: Second Language Learner
- TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- TEFLA: Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults
- TEIL: Teaching English as an International Language
- TESL: Teaching English as a Second Language
- TESOL: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
- TYLE: (Teaching) Young Learners English
- VE: Vocational English
- VESL: Vocational English as a Second Language
Abbreviations in School
- BIC: Behavior Intervention Class
- ABA: Applied Behavioral Analysis
- AD: Athletic Director
- ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder
- AESOP: Automated Substitute Placement & Absence Management
- AMAOs: Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives
- AP: Advanced Placement (also Assistant Principal)
- APA: Administrative Procedures Act
- APE: Adaptive Physical Education
- AR: Accelerated Reader
- ARC: Accountability Report Card
- AVA: American Vocational Association
- BD: Behavior Disorder
- BDR: Bill Draft Request
- BIP: Behavior Intervention Plan
- BMP: Behavior Management Plan
- BOT: Board of Trustees
- CALP: Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
- ESD: Extended School Day
- ESEA: Elementary and Secondary Education Act
- ETS: Educational Testing Service
- GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test. The GMAT measures general verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills.
- GPA: Grade Point Average
- GRE: Graduate Record Examination – an evaluation test for graduate admission to colleges and universities in the U.S.
- GTE: Gifted & Talented Education
- IHE: Institution of Higher Education
- IPA: International Phonetic Association
- K12: Kindergarten – 12th grade.
- L1: Language 1 – native language
- L2: Language 2 – the language you are learning
- LA: Language Arts
- LEP: Limited English Proficient
- LL: Language Learning
- LLD: Language Learning Disabilities
- MT: Mother Tongue
- NLP: Neuro-linguistic Programming
- PL: Public Law
- PLC: Practical Life Class
- PLP: Personal Learning Plan
- RFA: Request for Applications
- RFP: Request for Proposals
- SASI: School Administration Student Information
- SES: Socio-Economic Status
- SIP: School Improvement Plan
- SIT: Student Intervention Team
- TLC: Teachers and Leaders Council
- VR: Vocational Rehabilitation
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