CLIL CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT RUBRIC (LEVELS 1–3)
The rubric is structured across the following dimensions:
Understanding of CLIL Concepts
Instructional Planning (CLIL Planning)
Language Use (Classroom English & Academic Language)
Language Scaffolding
Instructional Delivery (Teaching Practice)
Content & Language Assessment
Professional Reflection
Leadership & Coaching (Specific to Level 3)
Innovation & Research (Specific to Level 3)
Assessment Scale (Usage Format):
| Score | Meaning |
| 4 | Excellent |
| 3 | Good |
| 2 | Satisfactory |
| 1 | Needs Improvement |
LEVEL 1 RUBRIC – FOUNDATION CLIL EDUCATOR
Dimension | Score | Criteria | |
1 | Understanding of CLIL Concepts | 4 | Explains the CLIL and 4C concepts with clear examples. |
3 | Explains CLIL accurately but with limited examples. | ||
2 | Understands some concepts but is inconsistent. | ||
1 | Unable to explain the CLIL concept. | ||
2 | Instructional Planning (Foundation CLIL Lesson Plan) | 4 | Lesson Plan is complete, content & language objectives are clear, and activities align with CLIL principles. |
3 | Lesson Plan is good but has minor flaws (e.g., language objectives are not specific enough). | ||
2 | Lesson Plan exists, but the content–language relationship is weak. | ||
1 | Lesson Plan does not adhere to the CLIL format. | ||
3 | Classroom English | 4 | Uses basic Classroom English fluently and naturally. |
3 | Uses Classroom English with some minor errors. | ||
2 | Classroom English is very limited. | ||
1 | Does not use Classroom English. | ||
4 | Teaching Practice (Basic Microteaching) | 4 | Learning flow is clear, language targets are present, and instructions are effective. |
3 | Instruction runs well although language targets are not consistent. | ||
2 | Flow is unclear, language use is weak. | ||
1 | Does not demonstrate CLIL principles. | ||
5 | Reflection | 4 | Reflection is in-depth, providing concrete solutions. |
3 | Reflection is fairly good. | ||
2 | Reflection is very general. | ||
1 | No reflection provided. |
LEVEL 2 RUBRIC – APPLIED CLIL PRACTITIONER
Dimension | Score | Criteria | |
1 | CLIL Unit Plan (Multi-Session) | 4 | Unit Plan is complete, multi-session flow is sequential, and content–language integration is strong. |
3 | Unit Plan is good, but scaffolding is not rich enough. | ||
2 | Learning sequence is inconsistent. | ||
1 | Unit Plan does not meet the CLIL format requirements. | ||
2 | Language Scaffolding | 4 | Uses 3+ scaffolding types (visuals, sentence frames, word banks, structured tasks). |
3 | Uses 1–2 scaffolding types. | ||
2 | Scaffolding is minimal. | ||
1 | No scaffolding is provided. | ||
3 | EMI Classroom Discourse | 4 | Teacher facilitates academic discussion with effective question-answer patterns. |
3 | Discussion occurs but is poorly structured. | ||
2 | Teacher dominates; student activity is low. | ||
1 | No EMI discourse is observed. | ||
4 | Bilingual Assessment | 4 | Complete rubric clearly assesses both content and language. |
3 | Rubric exists but one aspect is unclear. | ||
2 | Rubric is inaccurate/inappropriate. | ||
1 | No rubric is provided. | ||
5 | Teaching Practice (Extended) | 4 | Active learning, effective scaffolding, language targets are achieved. |
3 | Instruction is good, students are active. | ||
2 | Low student activity. | ||
1 | Does not demonstrate applied CLIL. |
LEVEL 3 RUBRIC – ADVANCED CLIL SPECIALIST
Dimension | Score | Criteria | |
1 | CLIL Program Leadership | 4 | Produces a complete school CLIL program: policy, SOP, roadmap. |
3 | Program draft is good but incomplete. | ||
2 | Program is not operational. | ||
1 | Does not demonstrate leadership. | ||
2 | Integrated CLIL Curriculum | 4 | Integrated curriculum document across subjects/levels. |
3 | Curriculum is fairly good. | ||
2 | Weak content-language integration. | ||
1 | Does not align with the concept. | ||
3 | Culturally-Based Module Development | 4 | Local wisdom-based module is complete & ready for dissemination. |
3 | Module is fairly complete. | ||
2 | Module lacks cultural integration. | ||
1 | Not relevant. | ||
4 | Coaching Other Teachers | 4 | Coaching 2+ teachers with complete reports. |
3 | Coaching 1 teacher. | ||
2 | Coaching is unsystematic. | ||
1 | No evidence of coaching. | ||
5 | Research/Scholarly Writing | 4 | Article is ready for publication / already presented. |
3 | Article is in draft form. | ||
2 | Writing is unsystematic. | ||
1 | No written work produced. |
TOTAL SCORE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Level | Passing Grade | Additional Requirements |
Level 1 | Final Score ≥70 | All mandatory tasks must be submitted. |
Level 2 | Final Score ≥75 | All mandatory tasks must be submitted. |
Level 3 | Final Score ≥80 | All mandatory tasks must be submitted; Subject to panel evaluation. |