A10. A teacher is deemed to have met the Putonghua/English language proficiency requirement if he/she has met the following criteria:
Criteria for reaching LPR for English Teachers
The teacher has attained at least Level 3 in ALL the five papers in the LPR for English Teachers. Specifically, the teacher has to attain '3' or above in Reading and Listening. For Writing, Speaking and CLA, the teacher has to attain, in one sitting for each paper, '3' or above on all scales (see Note).
Note: Since the final result for a scale in the Writing, Speaking and CLA papers is the average of the levels awarded by two assessors, it is possible that a '2.5' will be awarded on a scale. For the purpose of attaining LPR, the teacher is considered to have attained the basic level in the paper concerned if s/he has achieved a '2.5' on one scale and a '3' or above on all other scales.
Criteria for reaching LPR for Putonghua Teachers
The teacher has attained at least Level 3 in ALL the four papers in the LPR for Putonghua Teachers. Specifically, the teacher has to attain '3' or above in Listening and Recognition, Pinyin, and Speaking. For CLA, the teacher has to attain, in one sitting, '3' or above on all scales (see Note).
Note: Since the final result for a scale in the CLA paper is the average of the levels awarded by two assessors, it is possible that a '2.5' will be awarded on a scale. For the purpose of attaining LPR, the teacher is considered to have attained the basic level in the paper concerned if s/he has achieved a '2.5' on one scale and a '3' or above on all other scales.