"Language Assessment Quarterly: An International Journal (LAQ)" is an academic journal dedicated to the field of language assessment. It not only focuses on language proficiency assessment in educational settings but also covers broader applications such as career development, immigration procedures, and citizenship certification. LAQ publishes high-quality original research articles, providing a platform for academic research and practice in language assessment.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research to facilitate dialogue and knowledge integration between different fields. These interdisciplinary studies may include linguistics, education, psychology, sociology, and other areas, aiming to explore the complexity of language assessment from multiple perspectives. In addition, LAQ pays special attention to the development and implementation of language testing tools, as well as ethical and standard issues in the testing process.

The goal of LAQ is to serve as a bridge of communication between the international academic community and professional practitioners, ensuring the quality and reliability of published content through peer review. The international perspective and readership of the journal mean that the articles it publishes can have a profound impact on language assessment practices worldwide. It also provides valuable resources and insights for educators and researchers from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.