NRS Educational Functioning Level Descriptors for English as a Second Language

The educational functioning level (EFL) descriptors for English as a second language (ESL) are intended to guide assessment for English learners. This NRS Tips will help you better understand the EFL descriptors for ESL that align with the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards for Adult Education (AE). The tip sheet includes information on the key features of the EFL descriptors for ESL and provides background information on why and how the descriptors were developed.