English language assessment in Hong Kong: A survey of practices, developments and issues.

The article presents a review of the major English-language tests that are considered to have a significant impact on Hong Kong's educational system and society. It also presents a survey of the status of the English language in Hong Kong. A look on the recent evolution of Hong Kong's English language assessment at different levels and for various purposes with the region's changing socio-political and socio-educational field is provided in the article. It also considers pressing issues arising from the implementation of new testing and assessment procedures in the region.