ENGLISH COMPREHENSION
LEVEL TEST
Procedures for Entry
Testing at DLIELC
l Students will receive an orientation on the Computer-Adaptive (CAT) ECL during their in-processing week. This will include
watching a video and completing a hands-on tutorial in the computer lab.
l Students will be placed in classes based on the MASL course and ECL score reflected on their ITOs. They will take their
entry ECL test during the first week of training.
l Students programmed under MASL 177008, Specialized English Training (SET), must achieve the required score on the
entry ECL test to remain in SET. If they do not, they are put in a General English class and given an entry verification ECL
test the following week. If they make the required score on the ECL verification test, they are reinstated into SET. If not, the
MILDEP is contacted. The MILDEP either reschedules or waives SET.
l Students programmed for language instructor courses must achieve the required score on the entry ECL test or the ECL
verification test (one week later) to remain in the course. If they do not, they are placed in a General English class and the
MILDEP is contacted.
l Students programmed under MASL 177009 are placed in language training IAW their entry ECL score. If the entry ECL
score is 11 points or more lower than the in-country score, an ECL discrepancy message is transmitted to the MILDEP, the
combatant command, and the country. The student's progess is closely monitored. If indications are that the student will not
qualify, conditions (attitude, motivation, application, etc.) are investigated and a recommendation is sent to MILDEP/country
for action.
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