Additional Resources
World Languages Approved Assessments
鶹Ƶ-Approved Pathway Assessments in World Languages
(Updated May 20, 2024)
Students who are otherwise eligible to receive a high school diploma in June 2015 and thereafter must take and pass four required Regents Exams or 鶹Ƶ-approved alternative assessments (one in each of the following subjects: English, math, science, and social studies) and either pass a comparably rigorous assessment for a fifth required exam, or in lieu of a fifth exam, complete the requirements to earn the CDOS Commencement Credential. Students may meet the fifth assessment required for graduation by passing a 鶹Ƶ-Approved Pathway Assessment in World Languages. At their July 2021 meeting, the NYS Board of Regents voted to change the name of "Languages Other than English" learning standards and related items to “World Languages”.
The following assessments and cut score requirements have been approved for use as 鶹Ƶ-Approved Pathway Assessments in World Languages. If you notice that any assessment cut scores or versions have been updated since the posting of this document, please email obewl@nysed.gov.
American Sign Language (ASL) Checkpoint B Examination(Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)
The American Sign Language (ASL) Checkpoint B Examination was developed by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Conversation/Roleplay (Part 1) consists of two role plays worth 24 credits, Expressive Tasks (Part 2) consists of 2 signed stories based upon a picture worth 20 points, and Receptive Tasks (Part 3) consists of 15 questions in response to signed passages, pictures, or advertisements worth 30 credits. Receptive and Expressive Tasks (Part 4), worth 26 credits, consists of 2 parts: the first requires the student to summarize an extended length passage and the second to create and sign the middle and ending to an open-ended story.
Cut Score Required: 65
For more information, contact Greg Smith:GSmith@oneida-boces.org.
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 鶹Ƶ 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.
National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) ~ Arabic
The National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) were developed by the American Councils for International Education. The NEWL assesses functional proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. The four sections of NEWL are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, integrated writing, and integrated speaking. Reading Comprehension consists of a series of short, culturally, and linguistically authentic texts followed by one to three multiple-choice questions in English. Listening Comprehension consists of similar material to the reading section but requires examinees to listen to brief audio scenarios: dialogs, newscasts, radio shows, and other audio media. Integrated Writing consists of audio and written prompts that elicit the ability to respond in writing. For example, the writing tasks may require examinees to type notes to friends, write letters or emails, or present opinions on topics, all in the target language. Integrated Speaking consists of audio and written prompts that require a spoken response. Examinees use their headsets with microphones to record their spoken responses via a recorder embedded in the testing browser window.
Cut Score Required: 3 (Novice High)
For more information, contact Huma M. Shamsi:hmshamsi@americancouncils.org.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~Chinese
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 鶹Ƶ 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 ~ Mandarin Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
The Avant STAMP™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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.
Chinese Checkpoint B Examination(Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)
The Chinese 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 Chinese 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.
Chinese Comprehensive Exam(New York City Department of Education)
The Chinese 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.
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Cut Score Required: 65
For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov:wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.
Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL)[Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP)]
The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) was developed by the Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP) and includes four parts: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. The Listening section consists of multiple-choice questions based on questions with picture options and dialogues. The Reading section consists of multiple-choice question with simple sentences, picture options, paragraph completion, and gap filling exercises. The Speaking section consists of questions based on describing experiences and describing the content of a video. The Writing section consists two tasks: (1) writing a narrative (80-100 words) to describe a picture and (2) writing a letter (80-100 words).
Cut Score Required:
| Part | Test Type | Cut Score/Full Score |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Formal Test (CBT) | Band A: 44/80 |
| Formal Test (CAT) | 370/700 | |
| Speedy Screening | 370/650 | |
| Reading | Formal Test (CBT) | Band A: 44/80 |
| Formal Test (CAT) | 370/700 | |
| Speedy Screening | 370/655 | |
| Speaking | Formal Test | Band A: 2/15 |
| Speedy Screening | 300/665 | |
| Writing | Formal Test | Band A: 3/10 |
| Speedy Screening | 310/ |
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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 鶹Ƶ 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™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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.
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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) ~German
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 鶹Ƶ 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 ~ German
The Avant STAMP™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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.
The Certificate of Attainment in Greek (Ellinomatheia) – Level A2 ~ Greek
The Certificate of Attainment in Greek (Ellinomatheia) – Level A2 Checkpoint B exam was created by the Center of Greek Language Learning to provide any user of Greek with an expert and objective opinion regarding the level of their knowledge and language skills and serves as proof of the successful candidate’s level of attainment in Greek.
Cut Score Required: 60 (Level A2 exam – Intermediate Low)
For more information, contact George Korsanos:sgkorsanos@ellinomatheia.com.
Checkpoint B Comprehensive Exam in Modern Greek
The Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek is a world language achievement test that assesses student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Modern Greek. It is developed and administered by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America/Office of Education in collaboration with the Literacy and Language Assessment Office/NYC Department of Education. The exam includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Speaking (Part 1) worth 24 credits, Listening (Part 2) worth 26 credits, Reading (Part 3) worth 30 credits, and Writing (Part 4) worth 20 credits.
Cut Score Required: 65
For more information, contactAthina Filippou-Katehis: afilippou@goarch.org.
Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Hebrew
The Avant STAMP™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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.
Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Hindi
The Avant STAMP™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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 鶹Ƶ 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™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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 Examwas 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 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) ~ Japanese
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 鶹Ƶ 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 ~ Japanese
The Avant STAMP™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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) ~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 鶹Ƶ 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™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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 Examwas 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 for more information.
Cut Score Required: 65
For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov:wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.
National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) ~ Korean
The National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) were developed by the American Councils for International Education. The NEWL assesses functional proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. The four sections of NEWL are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, integrated writing, and integrated speaking. Reading Comprehension consists of a series of short, culturally, and linguistically authentic texts followed by one to three multiple-choice questions in English. Listening Comprehension consists of similar material to the reading section but requires examinees to listen to brief audio scenarios: dialogs, newscasts, radio shows, and other audio media. Integrated Writing consists of audio and written prompts that elicit the ability to respond in writing. For example, the writing tasks may require examinees to type notes to friends, write letters or emails, or present opinions on topics, all in the target language. Integrated Speaking consists of audio and written prompts that require a spoken response. Examinees use their headsets with microphones to record their spoken responses via a recorder embedded in the testing browser window.
Cut Score Required: 3 (Novice High)
For more information, contact Huma M. Shamsi:hmshamsi@americancouncils.org.
Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Polish
The Avant STAMP™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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) ~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 鶹Ƶ 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™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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.
National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) ~ Portuguese
The National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) were developed by the American Councils for International Education. The NEWL assesses functional proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. The four sections of NEWL are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, integrated writing, and integrated speaking. Reading Comprehension consists of a series of short, culturally, and linguistically authentic texts followed by one to three multiple-choice questions in English. Listening Comprehension consists of similar material to the reading section but requires examinees to listen to brief audio scenarios: dialogs, newscasts, radio shows, and other audio media. Integrated Writing consists of audio and written prompts that elicit the ability to respond in writing. For example, the writing tasks may require examinees to type notes to friends, write letters or emails, or present opinions on topics, all in the target language. Integrated Speaking consists of audio and written prompts that require a spoken response. Examinees use their headsets with microphones to record their spoken responses via a recorder embedded in the testing browser window.
Cut Score Required: 3 (Intermediate Low)
For more information, contact Huma M. Shamsi:hmshamsi@americancouncils.org.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~Russian
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 鶹Ƶ 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 ~ Russian
The Avant STAMP™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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.
National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) ~ Russian
The National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) were developed by the American Councils for International Education. The NEWL assesses functional proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. The four sections of NEWL are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, integrated writing, and integrated speaking. Reading Comprehension consists of a series of short, culturally, and linguistically authentic texts followed by one to three multiple-choice questions in English. Listening Comprehension consists of similar material to the reading section but requires examinees to listen to brief audio scenarios: dialogs, newscasts, radio shows, and other audio media. Integrated Writing consists of audio and written prompts that elicit the ability to respond in writing. For example, the writing tasks may require examinees to type notes to friends, write letters or emails, or present opinions on topics, all in the target language. Integrated Speaking consists of audio and written prompts that require a spoken response. Examinees use their headsets with microphones to record their spoken responses via a recorder embedded in the testing browser window.
Cut Score Required: 3 (Novice High)
For more information, contact Huma M. Shamsi:hmshamsi@americancouncils.org.
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 鶹Ƶ 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™ (STAԻ岹-Measurement ofProficiency) 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 Examwas 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.
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Cut Score Required: 65
For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov:wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.
PDF version of鶹Ƶ-Approved Pathway Assessments in World Languages
Update log:
- 05/20/2024 - Assessments updated to include the National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL).
- 08/18/2023 - Assessments updated to includeTest of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL).
- 07/18/2023 – Assessments updated to include Checkpoint B Comprehensive Exam in Modern Greek.
- 05/26/2023 -Assessments updated to include the Center of Greek Language Learning’s Exam.
- 03/22/2023 - NYC DOE contact updated.
- 03/07/2023 - Assessments updated to includeGerman, Japanese, Portuguese (European), and Russian AAPPL.
- 02/13/2023 – Assessments updated to include STAMP4S exams in French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Russian.
- 11/07/2022 -Assessments updated to include Spanish AAPPL.
- 09/22/2022 - Assessments updated to include Chinese, French, Italian, and Korean (ACTFL).
- 05/26/2022 - LTI contact updated.
- 08/17/2021 - Language updated to reflect Board of Regents approval of transition from "LOTE" to "World Languages".
- 02/10/2021 - Assessments updated to include Avant Assessments STAMPS 4S (Arabic and Spanish).
- 08/24/2020 - Assessments updated to include Arabic (ACTFL).
- 03/21/2019 - Assessments updated to include ASL (OHM BOCES), Chinese, French, Italian, and Korean (NYC DOE).
- 01/22/2019 - OHM BOCES contact updated.
- 10/31/2018 - OHM BOCES contact updated.
- 03/29/2018 – NYC DOE contact person updated.
- 03/12/2018 – LOTE assessment list created.