Conceptions of Assessment as an Integral Part of Language Learning: A Case Study of Finnish and Chinese University Students

Assessment is viewed as an internal and pivotal part of learning, where cultural factors, previous experiences, future aspirations affect learners’ perceptions. In recent years, increasing number western universities have established their campuses or “dual” programmes in China. the first Sino–Finnish programme, 293 Finnish Chinese students participated same English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course. This study investigated students’ perceptions assessment through adapted version “Students’ Conceptions Assessment” inventory, it explored if responses on each conception differ between groups. The self-report inventory included statements based four main conceptions assessment: improvement, external affect/benefit, irrelevance, while open-ended questions were also included. analysis raised issues teacher fairness, learner autonomy, feedback. Additionally, differences appeared role its relation to aspirations, well parents. a starting point exploring distinct groups regarding assessment, providing better understanding discussing implications language classroom.