Avant Assessment

For 20 years, Avant Assessment has led the way in developing tools to support and improve world language teaching and learning. Avant delivers STAMP, the world’s first online, adaptive, four-skill language proficiency assessment aligned to ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, and Avant ADVANCE, an online tool that trains teachers in the Proficiency Guidelines. We provide a range of proficiency tests, placement tests, and professional learning tools across 37 languages. Key reasons that educators, and organizations partner with Avant are to: 

• Measure the proficiency levels of elementary through adult learners

• Test students to qualify for Credit and the State and Global Seals of Biliteracy

• Establish benchmark levels for language programs and gauge their success

• Receive specialized professional learning in:

  • Data informed practices

  •  Effective strategies to increase proficiency outcomes

  • Developing leadership in World Languages

  • Collaborative Initiatives

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Proficiency Testing

Our computer-adaptive language proficiency tests are used around the world to:

• Monitor Language Growth

• Earn Credit by Exam

• Qualify students for the Seal of Biliteracy

• Illustrate program quality

Avant’s assessments are available in over 37 languages and are aligned to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines

Placement Testing

Avant offers language placement tests in 7 languages that quickly, easily, and accurately place students into appropriate language courses.

Placement Tests: Avant PLACE & Spanish Heritage Language (SHL)

Professional Learning

Avant MORE Learning

Avant MORE Learning: Customizable Professional Learning experience with our team of language experts

Avant ADVANCE

Avant ADVANCE: A faster, better online way of training teachers on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines with immediate feedback