English language assessment
International Testing Authority
CEFR-aligned English assessments for young learners in more than 40 countries.
40+
countries
10 years
of the KGL Contest
Pre-A1 – C1
CEFR levels assessed
3 stages
from school to the Global Event
About ITA
Who we are
The International Testing Authority (ITA) designs and administers English language assessments for students learning English as a foreign language. Every test we produce is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and marked to a single international standard.
We work with Country Partners, national authorities and schools to give young learners a fair, motivating way to measure their progress, and a reason to keep learning. Through our international events, we build lasting links between students and teachers across borders.
What we offer
Our assessments
KGL Contest English Olympiad
An annual international English competition for students in grades 3–12 (generally aged 8–17). Students enter at their current CEFR level and progress from a school round to their National Final, with the top national finalists invited to the Global Event in Europe.
Stage 1 – School round in each country, paper or computer
Stage 2 – National Final
Stage 3 – Global Event in Europe
Levels: Pre-A1 to B2, with additional levels in selected countries
Triple Jump Early Learner Tests
HOP, STEP and JUMP: three CEFR-aligned tests for primary and lower-secondary learners. Based on classroom learning and needing no special preparation, they give every child a clear, motivating path forward.
HOP – Pre-A1
STEP – A1
JUMP – A2
Every child receives a certificate showing their progress.
Why ITA results can be trusted
Our standards
Fair assessment is not a slogan. It is built into how every ITA test is designed, delivered and marked.
CEFR-aligned
Every test level is mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference.
Centrally marked
All answer sheets are marked by ITA, not locally, so every candidate is judged the same way.
Level integrity
Candidates enter at their current level. Performance is monitored at National and Global Finals to protect students who enter honestly.
One standard for all
There are no separate categories by school type. Every candidate is assessed against the same benchmark.
Open access to the final
No paid intermediate rounds and no travel required to reach the Global Event.
Independent review
A formal results review route is available through each Country Partner.
Partnerships
Who we work with
ITA delivers its assessments through a network of official Country Partners, each responsible for registration, test administration and support in their country. We also work directly with ministries, education authorities and schools where this best serves candidates.
Bring ITA assessments to your country
We welcome enquiries from education organisations and authorities interested in becoming an official Country Partner.
Get in touch
Contact us
Choose the right route for the fastest answer.
Schools and parents
Your KGL Country Partner handles registration, results and all enquiries. Please contact them first.
Partners, authorities and media
For partnership enquiries, education authorities and press.