Language Proficiency Assessments
and Professional Learning

Avant assessments measure real-world communication skills in more than 55 languages.

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Dual Language Immersion
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Avant STAMP for ASL

Now approved for College Credit!
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ClassLink Integration

Avant now integrates with ClassLink to make rostering your test takers faster and easier than ever before.

World Class Language Testing

“It’s the best money I’ve ever spent on my program…”

Valerie Shull
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Reliable & Accurate Scoring

Rigorous quality control and industry-leading training ensure that Avant language tests are the most reliable in the industry.

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Adaptive Tests For Every Skill Level

Avant’s computer-adaptive language proficiency tests accurately measure a wide range of skill levels. The test adjusts to 9 levels of difficulty based on user responses which helps determine each learner’s skill level.

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…Avant STAMP is a rigorous and accurate test… it measures the real-world [language] proficiency skills…

Madelyn Ross

Assessment Languages

Avant’s proficiency assessments measure real-world communication skills in 55 languages.

  1. American Sign Language (ASL) 1 Test
    STAMP for ASL
  2. Amharic 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  3. Arabic (Modern Standard) 6 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    APT
    STAMP Pro
    PLACE
    STAMP Monolingual
  4. Armenian 2 Tests
    STAMP WS
    STAMP WSe
  5. Bengali 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  6. Cabo Verdean 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  7. Cantonese 1 Test
    STAMP 4Se
  8. Chaldean (Speaking only) 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  9. Chin (Hakha) 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  10. Chuukese 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  11. Czech 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  12. English 3 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
  13. Filipino (Tagalog) 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  14. French 4 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
    PLACE
  15. German 4 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
    PLACE
  16. Greek 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  17. Haitian Creole 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  18. Hawaiian (‘Ōlelo Hawai’i) 2 Tests
    STAMP WS
    STAMP 4Se
  19. Hebrew 3 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
  20. Hindi 2 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP Pro
  21. Hmong 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  22. Ilocano 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  23. Italian 3 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP Pro
    PLACE
  24. Japanese 4 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
    PLACE
  25. Kannada 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  26. Khmer 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  27. Korean 3 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
  28. Latin 1 Test
    STAMP for Latin
  29. Mandarin (Simplified) 4 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
    PLACE
  30. Mandarin (Traditional) 4 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
    PLACE
  31. Marathi 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  32. Marshallese 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  33. Nepali 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  34. Pashto 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  35. Persian-Farsi 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  36. Polish 2 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP Pro
  37. Portuguese (Brazilian) 3 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
  38. Punjabi 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  39. Russian 3 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
  40. Samoan 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  41. Somali Maay Maay 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  42. Somali Maxaa 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  43. Spanish 7 Tests
    STAMP 4S
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP Pro
    PLACE
    STAMP Monolingual
    STAMP Medical
    SHL
  44. Swahili (3-Skill) 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  45. Tamil 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  46. Telugu 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  47. Thai 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  48. Tigrinya 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  49. Turkish 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  50. Ukrainian 2 Tests
    STAMP WS
    STAMP WSe
  51. Urdu 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  52. Vietnamese 2 Tests
    STAMP WS
    STAMP WSe
  53. Yoruba (3-Skill) 1 Test
    STAMP WS
  54. Yup’ik 2 Tests
    STAMP 4Se
    STAMP WS
  55. Zomi 1 Test
    STAMP WS
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The Proficiency Cycle

Proficiency is where language fundamentals and real-world communication meet. Avant’s Proficiency Cycle is the practical application necessary for proficiency growth and development.

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Best in Class Visual Reports

“The reports include excellent feedback…”

Anna Megyesi
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Visual Reporting & Detailed Data

Our industry-leading reports provide useful insights and easy-to-understand visuals to help you understand each test taker’s ability.

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Language Educator Development

Effective training…Helped teachers be successful.

Ryan Theodoriches
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Avant ADVANCE

An online course based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Empower teachers to effectively evaluate learners’ writing and speaking skills.

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Avant MORE Learning

Virtual and in-person workshops, webinars, and coaching sessions led by accomplished world language educators.

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Certifications & Badges

Avant STAMP has been key to the development of Competency-Based Credits and the Seal of Biliteracy in Washington State.

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State & Global Seals of Biliteracy

Avant STAMP assessments qualify to earn State Seals in all US states where it is offered as well as the Global Seal of Biliteracy.

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Digital Badges for College Placement

You may receive college credit or advanced placement by submitting Avant Digital Badges to a higher education institution. The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends Avant STAMP and APT for college credit.

How to Earn Digital Badges

You’re In Good Company

Avant Assessment is trusted by thousands of schools and businesses across the world.

Anchorage School District
Arlington Public Schools.
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Mesa public schools
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Singapore American School
Western Kentucky University.
Southern Connecticut State university
Tulane University
International Schoold of Beijing
Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana: ÚNICA
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Leaders in Language Assessment

Avant’s world-class language assessments are used by students, teachers, businesses, and job candidates to measure language proficiency in 50+ languages. Every day, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in accessible language testing.

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