THE PROCESS AND EXPERIENCE OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING IN THE KAZTEST SYSTEM

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the content, structure, administration procedures, and practical significance of diagnostic testing conducted within the KAZTEST system. The diagnostic test is presented as a tool aimed at objectively determining the level of Kazakh language proficiency among civil servants, employees of national companies and holdings, specialists in educational institutions, as well as representatives of various social groups. The primary goal of the testing is to assess participants’ proficiency in listening and reading, identify their actual language level, and effectively plan subsequent educational programs.

The article describes in detail the test content requirements, task types, assessment criteria, methodological materials used, and the organization procedures, supported by specific examples. In addition, it outlines the stages of development of the KAZTEST system, its legal and regulatory foundations, and its role in implementing the state language policy, and a comparative analysis with international language testing systems. The authors highlight the advantages of diagnostic testing; particularly its ability to accurately identify learners’ needs, adapt teaching methods accordingly, and contribute to the expansion of the use of the Kazakh language in various spheres.

The research findings demonstrate the effectiveness of diagnostic testing in the Kazakh language teaching and assessment system and substantiate its strategic importance in supporting national language policy.