World Languages Approved Assessments

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Arabic

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Novice High (N-4)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Arabic

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 3 (Novice High)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ French

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Intermediate Low (I-1)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ French

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 4 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

French Checkpoint B Examination (Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)

The French Checkpoint B Examination was developed by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Speaking (Part 1) consists of two role play conversations worth 24 credits, Listening (Part 2) consists of 15 questions in both English and French worth 30 credits, Reading (Part 3) consists of 15 questions worth 30 credits using both long and short Reading passages, and Writing (Part 4) consists of 2 questions worth 16 credits.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Greg Smith: GSmith@oneida-boces.org.

French Comprehensive Exam (New York City Department of Education)

The French World Language Comprehensive Exam  was developed by the New York City Department of Education and includes four parts worth 100 points: Speaking (Part 1), Listening (Part 2), Reading (Part 3), and Writing (Part 4). The Speaking section consists of a test administrator-student conversation that makes up 24 points, the Listening section consists of 13 multiple choice questions that makes up 26 points, the Reading section consists of 15 multiple choice questions that makes up 30 points, and the Writing section consists of 2 written response questions that makes up 20 points. 

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov: wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Hebrew

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 3 (Novice High)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Italian

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Intermediate Low (I-1)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Italian

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 4 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

Italian Checkpoint B Examination (Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)

The Italian Checkpoint B Examination was developed by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Speaking (Part 1) consists of two role play conversations worth 24 credits, Listening (Part 2) consists of 15 questions in both English and Italian worth 30 credits, Reading (Part 3) consists of 15 questions worth 30 credits using both long and short Reading passages, and Writing (Part 4) consists of 2 questions worth 16 credits.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Greg Smith: GSmith@oneida-boces.org.

Italian Comprehensive Exam (New York City Department of Education)

The Italian World Language Comprehensive Exam was developed by the New York City Department of Education and includes four parts worth 100 points: Speaking (Part 1), Listening (Part 2), Reading (Part 3), and Writing (Part 4). The Speaking section consists of a test administrator-student conversation that makes up 24 points, the Listening section consists of 13 multiple choice questions that makes up 26 points, the Reading section consists of 15 multiple choice questions that makes up 30 points, and the Writing section consists of 2 written response questions that makes up 20 points. 

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov: wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Korean

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Novice High (N-4)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Korean

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 3 (Novice High)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

Korean Comprehensive Exam (New York City Department of Education)

The Korean World Language Comprehensive Exam was developed by the New York City Department of Education and includes four parts worth 100 points: Speaking (Part 1), Listening (Part 2), Reading (Part 3), and Writing (Part 4). The Speaking section consists of a test administrator-student conversation that makes up 24 points, the Listening section consists of 13 multiple choice questions that makes up 26 points, the Reading section consists of 15 multiple choice questions that makes up 30 points, and the Writing section consists of 2 written response questions that makes up 20 points.

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov: wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Portuguese (European)

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Intermediate Low (I-1)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Portuguese (Brazilian)

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 4 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Spanish

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Intermediate Low (I-1)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Spanish

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 4 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

Spanish Checkpoint B Examination (Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)

The Spanish Checkpoint B Examination was developed by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Speaking (Part 1) consists of two role play conversations worth 24 credits, Listening (Part 2) consists of 15 questions in both English and Spanish worth 30 credits, Reading (Part 3) consists of 15 questions worth 30 credits using both long and short Reading passages, and Writing (Part 4) consists of 2 questions worth 16 credits.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Greg Smith: GSmith@oneida-boces.org.

Spanish Comprehensive Exam (New York City Department of Education)

The Spanish World Language Comprehensive Exam was developed by the New York City Department of Education and includes four parts worth 100 points: Speaking (Part 1), Listening (Part 2), Reading (Part 3), and Writing (Part 4). The Speaking section consists of a test administrator-student conversation that makes up 24 points, the Listening section consists of 13 multiple choice questions that makes up 26 points, the Reading section consists of 15 multiple choice questions that makes up 30 points, and the Writing section consists of 2 written response questions that makes up 20 points.

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov: wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.