Avant STAMP Overview
Avant STAMP for CEFR is a web-based test that assesses language proficiency, available in English. It has 4 sections: Lectura, Escritura, Escuchando and Hablando.
Each test taker should read through the Guía para el Examinado.
~30 multiple-choice questions
3 prompts
~30 multiple-choice questions
3 prompts
How the Test Works
Reading and Listening questions are multiple-choice and are scored automatically. The test is computer-adaptive which means it will get easier or harder based on the test taker’s responses.
Writing and Speaking prompts will be made more or less difficult based on how well the test taker does in the Reading and Listening sections. Responses are rated by Avant Certified Raters who use a Scoring Rubric that lists the criteria for meeting Benchmark Levels.
Automatically Scored
Rater Scored
Test Rules
Las pruebas se realizan en un entorno supervisado sin permitir recursos externos.
- No haga clic fuera de la ventana de prueba. Esto se rastrea y te cerrará la sesión de la prueba.
- No utilice ningún material de apoyo (por ejemplo, diccionarios, libros de texto, teléfonos móviles, aplicaciones, herramientas de mensajería o ayudas de traducción como Google Translate).
- No tome notas (en papel o electrónicas). No se permiten papel, bolígrafos, lápices, estiletes, etc.
- No lea/utilice ninguna nota o material de apoyo para sus respuestas orales/expresivas.
- No te comuniques con nadie excepto con el supervisor durante el examen.
- No compartas preguntas o indicaciones de prueba. No copies, imprimas, ni tomes capturas de pantalla de la prueba.
- No utilice lenguaje violento, profano o inapropiado en sus respuestas.
Preparing for the Test
Avant STAMP is a proficiency test of what the test taker can do with the language at this point in time. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers, simply a demonstration of their skills.
To help each test taker prepare, we do have several resources to help:
Pruebas de Muestra
Shows what the test will look like and gives examples of Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced questions and prompts. It does not show the computer-adaptive nature of the test and will not give a score at the end.
Tutoriales en Video
Helps the test taker understand how to do their best and what to expect during testing.
Ejemplos de Escritura
For many languages, we provide real examples of writing responses for each level. Test takers can compare what they know to understand what type of language is expected at each level.
STAMP for CEFR Levels and Rubric Guide
This guide helps to understand how the test is scored and provides question topics that might be used at each level in the Reading and Listening sections.
Assessment Results
After scoring is completed, results will be provided to the school or organization administering the test.
The report shows how your student performed in each skill (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) and gives an overall (composite) score.
For a detailed explanation of how scores are determined, see the STAMP for CEFR Levels and Rubric Guide, which describes what is expected at each level. If you have questions about an individual student’s scores, please contact the school or organization that gave the test.
Entendiendo las Puntuaciones
To understand more about the Individual Report scores, see the STAMP for CEFR Levels and Rubric Guide. The rubric outlines in detail what expectations are placed upon the test takers for performance at any given level. For more information about a specific test taker’s scores, contact the organization that administered the test.