Avant STAMP WS Language Proficiency Test
Formerly “Avant Worldspeak”
The STAMP WS test consists of 2 sections that take roughly 30-40 minutes each to complete. The STAMP WS test is one of the Global Seal of Biliteracy’s qualifying tests and is available in 23 languages.
Test Overview
The Avant STAMP WS language proficiency test is not timed. Test takers may pause and resume Avant STAMP WS at any point. Each skill can be taken individually or all in one sitting. On average, test takers take around 60-80 minutes to fully complete the assessment. Advanced level test takers can expect to have longer testing times than Novice level learners.
Login & Self Assessment: approximately 5 minutes
Writing: approximately 30-40 minutes
Speaking: approximately 30-40 minutes
Aligned to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
ACTFL Intermediate-Mid = Avant Score of 5
ACTFL Advanced-Low = Avant Score of 7
Nationally & Internationally Recognized
STAMP WS is accepted by 31 states for state seal of biliteracy programs, 11 of the 31 states only use STAMP WS for languages that are less common and do not have many testing options.
Accepted by the Global Seal of Biliteracy
Yes
Functional Fluency Requirements: Avant Score of 5 or higher.
Working Fluency Requirements: Avant Score of 7 or higher.
Professional Fluency Requirements: Not Available
Requires Proctor
The Avant STAMP WS assessment must be taken in a proctored environment, with a proctor who is authorized by the organization sponsoring the test.
When/Where
Test can be scheduled at any time convenient for the school or organization. Scores will be available 10-12 business days or less.
Cost
Visit the Avant Assessment website for more information or contact them here for pricing and ordering.
Languages Offered:
Amharic
Armenian
Bengali
Cabo Verdean
Chin (Hakha)
Chuukese
Czech
Filipino/Tagalog
Greek
Haitian-Creole
Hawaiian ('Ōlelo Hawai'i)
Hmong
Ilocano
Kannada
Marathi
Marshallese
Samoan
Somali/Maxaa
Tamil
Telugu
Turkish
Ukrainian
Urdu
Vietnamese
Yup'ik
Zomi