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Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs (DVIFA)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) ha:and testing of personnel since 1962.responsibilities widened from in-service tother Thai government agencies, theelevated to that of Institute of Foreign A

In 2006, His Majesty the King graciouslyMinistry to include the name of His RoyaVaropakarn, who served as Thai Foreign1923) and is remembered as the Pathname of the Institute.

The Institute's work is continuously expantraining offered and testing services pro

been involved in the trainingAs the scope of the unit's

raining to include officials fromtatus of the original unit wasfairs.

granted permission for theHighness Prince Devawongse

Minister for 38 years (1885-er of Thai Diplomacy, in the

ding in terms of the variety ofided.

Training

Training is focused on the study of diplomacy and foreign affairs aswell as the development of language and communication skills. Apartfrom MFA personnel, the DVIFA providesprogrammes to meet the training needs of both Thai and foreigndiplomats, civil servants, college students and the general public.Training takes the form of programmespresentations, seminars and workshops.

Testing Services

The DVIFA started its English languagethen the average number of test takers

regular as well as customised

and courses, lectures,

esting services in 2002. Sincehas increased steadily each

year. We expect this rising trend to cont nue.

Upon request, the DVIFA also assists ac encies, through its languagetesting services, in administering speaking tests for high levelrecruitment processes.

For the past five years, the testing unit has been working on thedevelopment of a new English language test, which is known as theDIFA TES. The new test will replace tlpe practical and academicversions of the DTEC Test in 2015.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we need a new test?

The widely known DTEC Test was first launched in 1992 under theformer Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation (DTEC).Over the years, it has provided a reliable and transparent way toassess the linguistic ability of those who:

wanted to apply for scholarships,overseasapplied for overseas postingsapplied for specific governnhent projects (e.g. HighPerformance Project and Potential

training and / or study visits

• were seeking promotion• wished to receive the English language pay increment

The DTEC test was developed in accordance with the knowledge of

Civil Servants Project)

language testing available in the 1990sstudy, research has since expandedconsiderably. Therefore, to better reflect current thinking onassessment, the decision was taken to develop a new test to replacethe DTEC test. The new test is known as the Devawongse VaropakarnInstitute of Foreign Affairs Test of English Skills or DIFA TES.

However, as in all fields ofthat body of knowledge

Why did the Devawongse Varopakarrundertake the development of the new

Institute of Foreign Affairs{test?

As part of the bureaucratic reforms in 20C2, the former Department ofTechnical and Economic Cooperation (DTEC) became part of theMinistry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and was renamed the ThailandInternational Development Cooperation Agency (TICA). At the sametime, the mandates of DVIFA and TICA were reviewed to avoidoverlap in the services provided.

The mission of TICA has been to administer and implement Thailand'sdevelopment cooperation programmes in developing countries. TheDVIFA has focused on the training andgovernment officials in diplomacy, foreign affairs, foreign languages

testing of Thai and foreign

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and communication skills to facilitatecountries. It prepares individuals fromoverseas; and through the administratthe information needed by T1CA foscholarship candidates. It is thereforeundertake the development of the new

Who developed the DIFA TES?

The development of the DIFA TES wasteam of test developers with a full-timeteam was trained and supervised by athrough all stages of test development.

What are the main differences betwDIFA TES?

Firstly, the new DIFA TES targets four skillsspeaking) to better reflect current linguipopulation. All test takers must takecomponents of the DIFA TES; eligibilitycomponents is dependent on perfornlistening tests.

Speaking

Secondly, authentic texts and soundfileslistening components of the DIFA TES.

Thirdly, new test methods have been inlistening tests. These include:

• Matching (reading and listening)• Short Answers (reading and listenin• True/False and Justification (readin

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un of the DTEC Test providesthe selection of overseas

he responsibility of DVIFA toDIFA TES.

arried out by an MFA basedMFA based coordinator. Then international testing expert

sen the DTEC Test and the

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Fourthly, the assessment of language in use (knowledge of grammar,vocabulary and syntax) is no longer tested explicitly but as part of the

r Ireading and listening tests. This area oftested in the writing and speaking compc nents.

Test takers are advised to look at the scimple tasks provided on the

anguage knowledge is also

website in order to familiarise themselve 5 with the new test methodsand to study the writing and speaking scjales to understand how theirperformances will be assessed.

How much does the DIFA TES cost?

Reading and Listening

Writing to be confirmed

Speaking to be confirmed

olid?How long do the test results remain valid?

Test results remain valid for 2 years. This means that test takers do nothave to wait until they are applyingdevelopment activity but can take tie DIFA TES at any of thescheduled test administrations and bank

for a specific professional

their results for use within the2 year period. This will allow candidates tb plan ahead.

Can candidates retake all or parts of he exam?

Retakes are possible for both the compulsory (reading and listening)and optional (writing and speaking) modules of the test.

Compulsory Tests

The reading and listening tests are compulsory for all test takers andare taken on the same day. After taking the tests:

theirif the test taker is satisfied withCEFR level they have been awardedtest scores

ir performance in terms of the, they can keep both the

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• if the test taker does not acperformance on either of these tesre-take both the tests

Optional Tests

Only test takers who score B2 level in btests will be invited to take the writing aare optional. The test taker may chooneither of the tests.

After taking one or both of the tests:

• if the test taker takes one or bothperformance in terms of the Cawarded, they can keep the test

• if the test taker takes one or both tedesired level of performance onretake the test(s) after 6 months

sts and is satisfied with their:R level they have been

sdore(s)ts but does not achieve thefher of the tests, they can

How do we know the test provides vali

All the test materials were trialled ondifferent ministries and agencies. Datacollected and analysed. Based on these

1. banked for future use2. revised for future trials3. dropped

In the case of the reading and listeningout a comparability study between testDTEC Test and the DIFA TES as bothfocused on the receptive skills. The cconfirmed that there were no significantperformances.

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eve the desired level of, they must wait 6 months to

th the reading and listeningd speaking tests. These tests

to do both, only one or

and reliable test scores?

olunteers from a range ofevery item and task was

al results, the tasks were:

sts, it was possible to carrykers' performances on the

jsts had components thatmparability study findingsfferences in the test takers'

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How transparent was the process of test

Stakeholders from a wide range oforganisations. were invited to participat

development?

ministries, agencies andi in stakeholder meetings

throughout the task development stags. During these meetings,participants were provided with information about the:

o procedures followed in the dej/elopment of the testso trial procedures usedo validity and reliability estimated of the test scores

A total of four stakeholder meetings werd organized, one for each ofthe four skills. Stakeholders had the opportunity to:

o look at some sample taskso examine test taker performanceso ask questionso provide feedback


Overview of the Re ading Test

Content

There are 5 tasks in the reading test booklet. For each task, the testtaker will read an authentic text and ans/ver between 6 and 10 items.The reading tasks will vary in terms of cifficulty from intermediate toadvanced, and cover a wide range of cienerai topics. There will be aminimum of 35 and a maximum of 40 questions per test.

Task Types and Length

The reading test targets the test takers' ability to:

• identify the gist of a text I. identify specific information and important details. understand main ideas and supporting details. infer prepositional meaning• deduce the meaning of unknown words

may be used:The following methods of testing reading

• multiple choice• short answers• matching• true/false with justification• sequencing

Multiple Choice

In this test method test takers are required to complete a number ofquestions or statements based on thewith four possible solutions (A, B, C,statement.

Short Answers

text. Test takers are providedor D) for each question or

This test method requires the test taker to answer a number ofquestions or to complete a of sboth cases the answer should be w|ritten in the space providedusing not more than 4 words.

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True/False with Justification

This test method requires the test takedecide it the statements that follow taddition, the test taker must providecopying the first four words from the reJustification must be given for both true a

Matching

In this test method a number of phrases Itext and included in a table below tchoose the correct phrase from the tab:text.

Sequencing

In this test method a number of eveparaphrased and listed in random ordertest taker is required to read the text aorder in which they took place. This is ncin which they appear in the text.

As the multiple choice test method is vejryand justifications will focus on the lesssequencing, matching, short answer and

You can find out more about the samplelinks: http://www.mfa.go.th/dvifa/contensample-reading.htm

Time

Test takers have 90 minutes to complete

Scoring and Results

. Each correct item will receive one• Mistakes of spelling, punctuation

penalized under the short answer n

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to read the text and thene text are true or false. Inhe justification or proof bysvant sentence of the text,nd false answers.

ave been removed from thee text. The test taker mustfor each of the gaps in the

ts from a text have beena table below the text. The

d put these events into the!• necessarily the same order

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oint.and grammar will not beethod.

Under the true/false with justification method it is necessary toidentify correctly whether the statement is true or false and toprovide the justification in order to get one point. No half pointswill be given.The total number of points a test taker achieves after

completing all 5 tasks will then be converted to a result whichwill be expressed in terms of the Common European Frameworkof Reference (CEFR) proficiency scale. The CEFR describes sixlevels of language proficiency from basic users to independentand proficient users. The knowledge, competencies and skills ofan independent or proficient userofficials wishing to undertake procourses where English is the mediurDIFATES focuses on the following tr~

are relevant to governmentctical training or academicn of instruction. Therefore theree CEFR levels:

o C1, or Proficient User: Advancedo B2, or Independent User: Upper Intermediateo Bl, or Independent User: (intermediate

Thus each test-taker will receive one of these six possible results:

o Clo B2+o B2o B1 +o Blo below Bl

Why use the CEFR? The CEFR is ah internationally recognisedframework of language descriptors thai makes it easy to understandwhat level a test taker is at in terms of peir reading, listening, writingand speaking abilities.

You can find out more about the CEFR iiy following these links:

http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/CADREl_EN.asphttp://www.coe.int/t/dg4/eduaction/elp-reg/S<purce/Key_reference/CEFR_EN.pdf

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Overview of the Listening Test

Content

tasks. For each task, the test.and answer between 6 and

wice. The sound files will varyadvanced and cover a wide

a minimum of 27 and a

The listening test booklet consists of fourtaker will listen to an authentic sound fil10 items. Each sound file will be playedin terms of difficulty from intermediate torange of general topics. There will bmaximum of 32 items per test.


The listening test targets the test takers' qbility to:

• identify the gist• identify specific information and irr portant details. understand main ideas and suppoiting details• infer prepositional meaning

The following methods of testing listening

• multiple choice. short answers• matching

Multiple Choice

In this test method test takers are requinquestions or statements based on theprovided with four possible solutions (A,or statement.

Short Answers

This test method requires the test tatquestions or to complete a number offile. In both cases the answer should beusing not more than 4 words.

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are used:

d to complete a number ofsound file. Test takers are

B, C, or D) for each question

er to answer a number ofsentences based on the sound

written in the space provided

Matching

In this test method there are a numberfile. Each statement has been split intomatch the sentence beginnings wrendings.

As the multiple choice test method is -and justifications will focus on the less fcanswers and matching.

You can find out more about the sarrthis links: http://www.mfa.go.th/dvifa/ccdifatest/sample-listening.htm

Time

The listening test will take about 45 minu

Scoring and Results

• Each correct item will receive one• Spelling, punctuation and gran

of statements about the soundtwo parts. The test taker has toh the appropriate sentence

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taker achieves will then bein terms of the Common

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o Cl, or Proficient User: Apvancedo B2, or Independent User: Upper Intermediateo Bl, or Independent User: In ermediate

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Overview of the

Eligibility

Only those who score B2 level in bothwill be invited to take the writing test. Tr

Content

There are two modules in the writing tes

• General trainingo Designed for students hopi

practical training courses a-

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postgraduate degree cours

Test takers should check the requiremeapplying for to ensure they register for tr

For both the General Training and Acabe required to complete two tasks. (See


The writing test targets different kindstaker is expected to adjust the level of ftask requirements.

Depending on the module taken, testan email, letter, essay, leaflet, brochusuch as: work/employment, educatioaffairs, health and fitness, social issues,trends, travel/holidays, culture and tradi

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You can find out more about the sampl'links: http://www.mfa.go.th/dvifa/contesample-writing.htm

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Task fulfilmentOrganisationGrammatical range and accuracyLexical range, accuracy and appropriateness.

For example, the test taker is assessed on

• Meet the task requirements• Organise a text effectively, lin

coherent text using a number of ccparagraphing conventions

• Select and use an appropriatestructures

• Use a range of grammatical structi

Time

Test takers have 90 minutes to complete

Grading and Results

how well s/he is able to:

dug sentences into clear,hesive devices and following

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Overview of the Spe aking Test

Eligibility

Only those who score B2 level in both \l be invited to take the speaking test,

Content

e reading and listening testsle speaking test is optional.

There is one speaking test format for all talst takers. Each test is dividedinto three parts.


There are many different kinds of speec h acts. Some are preparedwhereas others are spontaneous; for example, some take the form ofa prepared monologue such as a presenare interactive conversations. In additionpurposes - to convey information,

fation or speech while others, speech acts serve differentdescribe events, compare

alternatives, discuss an issue, argue a pq'nt, hypothesise or speculateabout a possible future.

The speaking test targets these different [speech acts with a focus ongeneral topics such as: work, education, business, finance, currentaffairs, health and fitness, social issues, environmental issues, currenttrends, travel, culture and traditions and diet/nutrition.

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Length of task3/4 minutes

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Part 1: Question and Answer

• Test takers are required to enter urconversation on familiar topics.

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• There are two related topics.• Test takers will be asked a mini

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Part 2: Long Turn

• Test takers will be given a task caa familiar topic.

• They are then required to deiivebased on the prompt questions.

• Before speaking, test takers are gi

Part 3: Open Ended Discussion

• Test takers will be given a task con a general topic and a support

• They are then required to enterdiscussion with the interlocutor.

• Test takers are expected to start tthe prompt question.

Criteria of Assessment

The test taker's level of proficiency ifollowing criteria:

num of 2 questions on eachto give short responses.

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Fluency and Coherence(F&C) -speech, connect ideas and stayRange(R) - of both vocabularywell as ability to use different funcAccuracy(A) - pronunciation, intchoice

For example, the test taker is assessed or

• Speak at length on the given topic• Present a clear, well-structured an• Produce an appropriate range

structures and functions (R)• Use vocabulary, grammatical structu• Produce relatively clear pronuncic

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ability to maintain flow ofop topicand grammatical structures as

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whether s/he can:

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convincing argument (F&C)of vocabulary, grammatical

3S and functions accurately (A)ion and intonation (A)

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Vary intonation and place senterexpress finer shades of meaning (A)

Time

The speaking test takes approximately 15 ninutes (including instructions)

ce stress correctly in order to

Grading and Results

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