The situations described here have been gathered by means of a survey and collaborative research carried out with experts and others concerned with the reception and schooling of learners in different European countries and regions.
The aim is not to present an exhaustive overview of what exists in Europe in terms of methods or materials, but to offer existing assessment arrangements (and the associated assessment materials) as food for thought. These are representative of the diverse situations and means of assessment observed that relate to:
- the contexts represented: the importance given to the values of plurilingual and intercultural education in current national, regional or local language policies,
- the people involved (at city, regional, state and school level, or their associates),
- the involvement of stakeholders depending on their level (macro / meso / micro),
- the target audiences and stated objectives of these systems and methods.