WIDA ACCESS Test Overview

Approximately 3 hours

Section I: Listening and Reading, 60 questions combined

• Comprehension of spoken and written language in academic and social contexts, 60 minutes, 35% score

• Listening: Understand spoken language, stories, and presentations

• Reading: Comprehend written texts, articles, and academic content

Section II: Speaking, 30 questions

• Production of spoken language in academic and social contexts, 30 minutes, 30% score

• Speaking: Answer open-ended questions, narrate, and describe

Section III: Writing, 2 prompts

• Production of written language in academic contexts, 45 minutes, 35% score

• Prompt 1: Respond to a given situation by writing a few sentences

• Prompt 2: Write an extended response based on a given topic or scenario

Aligned to the ACTFL Proficiency Scale

ACTFL Intermediate-Mid = WIDA Score of 4.5

ACTFL Advanced-Low = WIDA Score of 5.8

Nationally & Internationally Recognized

WIDA ACCESS exams are commonly used for ELL testing and placement.

Accepted by the Global Seal of Biliteracy

Yes.

Functional Fluency Requirements: WIDA Score of 4.5 or higher.

Working Fluency Requirements: WIDA Score of 5.8 or higher.

Professional Fluency Requirements: Not Available

How is it rated?

Proficiency level scores are reported from 1.0 to 6.0. They describe the student's performance in terms of the six WIDA English Language Proficiency Levels

When/Where

WIDA has multiple testing options that provide testing flexible to test takers.

Cost

Test prices range from $160-$260 based on situation, grade level, and quantity of tests purchased.

Languages Offered:

• English