Artificial Intelligence in Digital Language Testing         

Language testing, like the rest of the digital world, is being shaken up by the meteoric rise and wide applicability of Artificial Intelligence. As a language tester, it is important to keep a close eye on the evolutions in this field, to see potential threats (e.g. fraud), but even more so to see the many opportunities that AI offers.

This course covers the various aspects of digital (language) testing and the possible place AI can have in it.    

What knowledge and/or skills will I gain from this course?

This course covers the following:

• A general introduction to AI and the types of AI of interest for language testing. Also focusing on the difference between the use of AI by the test organisers and by the test takers or candidates.
• The place and role of AI in the different phases of digital test taking (preparation, test-taking itself, monitoring and invigilating, (semi-) automatic grading, results processing).
• AI in the authoring process
• • How can AI help in the production of language tests
  • AI-generated questions
  • AI-generated answers
  • AI-generated source materials (text, images, audio, video)
• AI in the test taking phase
• • including monitoring, invigilating, procturing
• AI in the grading process
• • How can AI assist humans in the grading process?
  • Can AI do autonomous grading?
• AI in the results processing
• • How can AI help in better processing of test results?

How is this course delivered?

This one-day course is delivered face-to-face and consists of four 90-minute sessions. 

Who is the course tutor?

The course  will be presented by Bert Wylin. Bert has both an academic and a business profile. He has worked at the KU Leuven since 1993, leading the Education Innovation Centre (integrating EdTech in education). In 2001, he founded a KU Leuven university spin-off, now Televic Education, developing and servicing an e-assessment platform. Today, Bert’s focus is on the content side of e-assessment: how does technology best serve the didactic and pedagogical needs of knowledge and skills measurement and assessment?

Testimonial

"ALTE’s AI in Digital Language Testing gave me practical tools and fresh insights to future‑proof assessments. Highly recommend for anyone serious about innovation in language testing."

When is the next course?

The next course will take place on 14 - 15 April 2026.

How can I register?

You can register for the next course here.

Expression of Interest

If you would like to express your interest in this course, or any other ALTE course, please click here.

Can several people from the same organisation join this course?

For group bookings, ALTE advises to book a maximum of three places per organisation.

How can I pay?

Full payment is required on registration. We strongly recommend that payment is made online using a Visa, MasterCard or American Express. However, if it is not possible to pay with a credit/debit card when registering, please contact the ALTE Services Unit (servicesunit@alte.org) to request an invoice with bank transfer payment instructions.

Course Terms and Conditions

1. Attendance

• Participants must attend at least 80% of live sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion.
• Attendance will be recorded for each session.
• Those who do not meet the attendance requirement will not be eligible for the certificate.
• Missed sessions may be made up in a later edition of the course, subject to availability and the organiser’s approval.

• Each course registration is valid for one individual participant only.

• Registrations may not be shared, transferred, or used by multiple participants, unless agreed with ALTE.

• Group viewing (for example, several people attending from the same organisation in a meeting room or via a shared connection) is not permitted unless explicitly agreed in writing with ALTE.

2. Recordings and Course Materials

• Recording, copying or sharing any part of the live sessions is not permitted.
• All course materials, including slides, recordings and handouts, are the property of the course organiser and are provided for personal educational use only.
• Materials may not be shared, reproduced or distributed without permission.

3. Technology and Course Changes

• Participants are responsible for ensuring they have a reliable internet connection and appropriate technology to join the sessions.
• The course organiser may make reasonable changes to the schedule, content or tutors if necessary, and will communicate any updates in advance.

4. Agreement

By enrolling on and participating in this course, you confirm that you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.