The Basics of Forming a Test System for the Kazakh Language in Accordance with International Standards

The article provides an overview of the experience of language testing systems in world practice and scientific research on testology. For the formation of a test system that meets international standards that determine the level of the Kazakh language, it is important to rely on foreign experience, therefore, the history of the formation of language tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, the methodology for compiling tests, the algorithm for developing tests, the principles of evaluation in compiling language tests were analyzed. To achieve this goal, comparative, qualitative, quantitative, psychometric research methods were used. In world practice, it is effective to teach a language according to CEFR standards, through international exams confirming the language level. From international practice, many language testing systems such as TOEFL, IELTS are developed according to the standards of organizations such as CEFR, ALTE, ETS, ACTFR, ICC. As for the system of tests that assess the level of knowledge of the Kazakh language, there are few that do not meet the standards of such leading international organizations as CEFR, ALTE, ETS, ACTFR, ICC. Despite the fact that the Kazakh language has now switched to a level learning system that meets CEFR standards, the specific teaching methodology still needs to be improved. Therefore, the research article considered the prerequisites for the formation of a system for testing the Kazakh language in accordance with international requirements, analyzed the scientific and practical works related to testing the Kazakh language to date, and conducted a study.