NYSESLAT Exam - New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test
New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
The NYSESLAT is given to all students who are identified as English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs) by the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL). The purpose of the NYSESLAT is to annually assess the English language proficiency level of ELLs and MLs enrolled in Grades K–12 in New York State schools. The test gives the state, schools, parents, and teachers important information about the English language development of ELLs and MLs. A guide to this assessment can be found below and has been translated into 22 languages.