BEST Plus 2.0 Products

The current versions of the tests, BEST Plus 2.0 and BEST Literacy are sunsetting on June 30, 2025. After June 2024 CAL will no longer be able to provide support for these versions of the tests, and they will no longer be accepted for NRS reporting purposes. Therefore, please monitor your remaining tests and order only what you need during this time. For more information, visit Adult English Assessments. 

BEST Plus 2.0 Digital Components

BEST Plus 2.0 is available in two formats: computer adaptive and semi-adaptive print-based. Training is required before you can purchase BEST Plus 2.0. If you would like to know more about the test administrator training, please contact CAL at aea@cal.org.

Print-Based Examinee Test Booklets

Computer-adaptive test administrations are the main component of BEST Plus 2.0. The purchase of these administrations is necessary in order to run the BEST Plus 2.0 Test Administration Program, available on the BEST Plus 2.0 Software.

Print-Based Picture Cue Books

Computer-adaptive test administrations are the main component of BEST Plus 2.0. The purchase of these administrations is necessary in order to run the BEST Plus 2.0 Test Administration Program, available on the BEST Plus 2.0 Software.

Training Resources