How Does Avant Support English Programs?
Avant understands the challenges of running an effective English language program. Our team is comprised of language educators and administrators from around the world.
We partner with educators to assess heritage language proficiency for placement, progress monitoring and growth, and provide real-time insights for instructional interventions. Solutions include:
- Mira – AI-powered language learning and formative assessment
- Avant MORE Learning – Customized educator training sessions
- State and Global Seals of Biliteracy – Student and program recognition
- Avant STAMP & SHL – Placement and proficiency assessments
Avant in Action – Arlington ISD
Arlington ISD, a district serving nearly 53,000 students grappled with a massive hurdle every year: where do they place roughly 2,000 students who marked Spanish on their home surveys?
Before Avant, they had little information to guide them. Students became bored or overwhelmed, teachers battled classroom disruptions, and learning took a backseat to behavior management.
Dr. Martin knew they desperately needed something better—a reliable way to place Spanish speakers in the right courses, monitor how students were progressing, help newcomers earn credit for skills they already had, give staff meaningful data they could use, and create pathways for students to earn the prestigious Global Seal of Biliteracy.
AI-Powered Language Development Support
Mira, the AI-driven learning platform, powered by Avant, is designed to accelerate English language development through personalized practice and formative assessment.
- Tailored to Each Learner
Mira adapts in real time to a student’s current proficiency, focusing on the skills they need most - Interactive, Engaging Practice
Activities cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking in meaningful, real-world contexts - Built for EL Programs
Supports classroom instruction and independent study, giving teachers actionable insights on student progress - Immediate Scoring and Reporting
The dashboard’s built-in AI technology instantly analyzes student data, taking care of admin work
Mira Stride
No more outdated test scores. No more guesswork.
Formative assessments for EL educators to gain the key insights they need to support English learners (Grades 6-12). Whether it’s confidently reclassifying a student, keeping learners on track to exit the program, or identifying long-term EL risks sooner.
Mira Coach+
Put a Personal Tutor in the Pocket of Every Learner
Uses advanced AI to deliver conversational practice that’s responsive, supportive, and effective—without adding pressure to your teaching team.
Supported Languages:
English, Spanish, French, German
What students are saying about Mira:
“I like trying new conversations in a less stressful environment”
“I feel like I’d improve a lot if I did this more.”
“I liked how [Coach+] would give feedback and help on things that I got wrong or didn’t know how to say correctly.”
Language Proficiency Assessment
Avant STAMP
STAMP has been trusted for over 25 years to measure real-world proficiency and has been delivered to more than 4 million test takers.
Accurately place students, monitor their growth, and identify at-risk students earlier with our research-backed, standards-aligned assessments.
- English tests for placement, progress monitoring, and certification
- 140+ additional languages— to certify multilingual students’ home language skills for State and Global Seals of Biliteracy
- STAMP tests for ages 13 and up
- STAMPe tests designed for ages 12 and under with developmentally and linguistically appropriate content
- Experience them yourself with our sample tests
Cécile Nédellec, PhD, California Language Teacher of the Year 2025
“There is nothing negative about the STAMP test… it’s so rewarding for students, it’s something positive, that can encourage the students to grow”
Computer Adaptive
Multi-stage adaptive test routes students to more advanced or novice questions based on their level, allowing better measurement and test-taking experience.
Informes individuales
Each Avant assessment provides detailed individual reports showing current proficiency levels with specific “power-up” suggestions for improvement. Scores are aligned to national standards.
Example: “You’re currently at Intermediate-Low in writing. To move up, focus on connecting ideas with transition phrases and expanding sentence variety.”
Did you know?
Avant is the chosen testing partner for Utah, Delaware, and New Mexico DLI programs.
Professional Learning for Educators and Administrators
Empower teachers and coordinators with training on effective instructional strategies, assessment literacy, and using data to guide instruction.
- Tailored training — from micro-courses to workshops and custom year-round program support
- 70+ years of combined experience help guide educators and administrators towards program improvements and confidence in data-informed instruction
- Streamlined online platform for on-demand learning that fits any schedule
Avant MORE Learning’s professional training can adapt to any schedule, budget, and goal.
On-Demand Courses
Online Courses — self-paced courses for early, mid, and late career educators.
ADVANCE Training — 15 hour independent course to help teachers internalize national language proficiency standards.
Custom Program Support
Data Analysis — dashboard creation, analysis, storytelling– we work with your needs.
Coaching Sessions — Our team of national experts collaborates with you to deliver high-impact, hands-on professional learning—virtually or in person.
Full Program Support — From curriculum mapping to strategy implementation, we provide targeted guidance that centers educators and aligns with your goals to maximize proficiency outcomes.
Language Proficiency Certification
Recognize and certify language skills for both students and educators, creating clear pathways for academic and professional achievement.
- Independent Credentialing — The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international organization recognized in over 67 countries to verify language ability.
- Qualifying tests — all 140+ language tests that we offer qualify for the Global Seal. EL students can earn these credentials in English and their home language.
- Opens doors – for scholarship and university applications, and resumes.
Prakruthi Upadhya Student, Kannada speaker“Earning the Global Seal of Biliteracy was a very proud moment for me… It feels like a seal of approval that I do have that connection with my mother tongue and that I do have proficiency in the language I grew up around”
Avant tests are eligible in all 50 states to earn State Seals of Biliteracy in English and 140+ other languages.
Sellos Estatales de Bilingüismo se conceden e incluyen en el expediente académico de los estudiantes de bachillerato tras demostrar su dominio de más de un idioma.
Avant STAMP 4S, WS, Latin, ASL, SuperLanguage, and APT have undergone rigorous evaluation by the American Council on Education and are recommended for college credit.
| Nivel de competencia | Recomendación de crédito ACE |
|---|---|
| Novice-High (STAMP Level 3) | 4 |
| Intermediate-Low (STAMP Level 4) | 6 |
| Intermediate-Mid (STAMP Level 5) | 8 |
| Intermediate-High (STAMP Level 6) | 12 |
| Advanced-Low (STAMP Level 7) | 14 |
| Advanced-Mid (STAMP Level 8) | 16 |
Let’s Talk About Your Program
We’re ready to help your EL program thrive — from placement testing to AI-powered learning, professional development, and certification.
Explore how Avant can partner with you.