ACCESS for ELLs (Assessing Comprehension and Communication and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners) is an English language proficiency test administered annually to all English learners (EL) in Georgia for the purposes of determining the English language proficiency level of students; providing districts with information that will help them evaluate the effectiveness of ESOL programs. 

Who Takes It?

Grades K-12 ELL students.

When/How frequently is it taken?

January - March

ACCESS for ELL is administered annually.

How is the test administered?

Kindergarten: paper and pencil administration 

Grades 1-5: online administration except for the writing section

Grades 6-12: online administration

For more information on ACCESS for ELLs click here.