NYSED-Approved Pathway Assessments in World Languages

American Sign Language (ASL) Checkpoint B Examination (Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)

The American Sign Language (ASL) Checkpoint B Examination was developed by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Conversation/Roleplay (Part 1) consists of two role plays worth 24 credits, Expressive Tasks (Part 2) consists of 2 signed stories based upon a picture worth 20 points, and Receptive Tasks (Part 3) consists of 15 questions in response to signed passages, pictures, or advertisements worth 30 credits.  Receptive and Expressive Tasks (Part 4), worth 26 credits, consists of 2 parts:  the first requires the student to summarize an extended length passage and the second to create and sign the middle and ending to an open-ended story.

Cut Score Required:  65

For more information, contact Greg Smith: GSmith@oneida-boces.org.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Chinese

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Novice High (N-4)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Mandarin Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 3 (Novice High)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

Chinese Checkpoint B Examination (Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)

The Chinese Checkpoint B Examination was developed by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Speaking (Part 1) consists of two role play conversations worth 24 credits, Listening (Part 2) consists of 15 questions in both English and Chinese worth 30 credits, Reading (Part 3) consists of 15 questions worth 30 credits using both long and short Reading passages, and Writing (Part 4) consists of 2 questions worth 16 credits.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Greg Smith: GSmith@oneida-boces.org.

Chinese Comprehensive Exam (New York City Department of Education)

The Chinese World Language Comprehensive Exam was developed by the New York City Department of Education and includes four parts worth 100 points: Speaking (Part 1), Listening (Part 2), Reading (Part 3), and Writing (Part 4). The Speaking section consists of a test administrator-student conversation that makes up 24 points, the Listening section consists of 13 multiple choice questions that makes up 26 points, the Reading section consists of 15 multiple choice questions that makes up 30 points, and the Writing section consists of 2 written response questions that makes up 20 points.

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov: wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.

Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) [Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP)]

The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) was developed by the Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP) and includes four parts: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.  The Listening section consists of multiple-choice questions based on questions with picture options and dialogues.  The Reading section consists of multiple-choice question with simple sentences, picture options, paragraph completion, and gap filling exercises. The Speaking section consists of questions based on describing experiences and describing the content of a video.  The Writing section consists two tasks: (1) writing a narrative (80-100 words) to describe a picture and (2) writing a letter (80-100 words).

Cut Score Required:

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information. Questions may be referred to: service@sc-top.org.tw. 

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ German

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Intermediate Low (I-1)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ German

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 4 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Hebrew

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 3 (Novice High)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Italian

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Intermediate Low (I-1)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Italian

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 4 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

Italian Checkpoint B Examination (Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)

The Italian Checkpoint B Examination was developed by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Speaking (Part 1) consists of two role play conversations worth 24 credits, Listening (Part 2) consists of 15 questions in both English and Italian worth 30 credits, Reading (Part 3) consists of 15 questions worth 30 credits using both long and short Reading passages, and Writing (Part 4) consists of 2 questions worth 16 credits.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Greg Smith: GSmith@oneida-boces.org.

Italian Comprehensive Exam (New York City Department of Education)

The Italian World Language Comprehensive Exam was developed by the New York City Department of Education and includes four parts worth 100 points: Speaking (Part 1), Listening (Part 2), Reading (Part 3), and Writing (Part 4). The Speaking section consists of a test administrator-student conversation that makes up 24 points, the Listening section consists of 13 multiple choice questions that makes up 26 points, the Reading section consists of 15 multiple choice questions that makes up 30 points, and the Writing section consists of 2 written response questions that makes up 20 points. 

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov: wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Korean

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Novice High (N-4)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Korean

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 3 (Novice High)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

Korean Comprehensive Exam (New York City Department of Education)

The Korean World Language Comprehensive Exam was developed by the New York City Department of Education and includes four parts worth 100 points: Speaking (Part 1), Listening (Part 2), Reading (Part 3), and Writing (Part 4). The Speaking section consists of a test administrator-student conversation that makes up 24 points, the Listening section consists of 13 multiple choice questions that makes up 26 points, the Reading section consists of 15 multiple choice questions that makes up 30 points, and the Writing section consists of 2 written response questions that makes up 20 points.

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov: wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.

National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) ~ Korean

The National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) were developed by the American Councils for International Education. The NEWL assesses functional proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. The four sections of NEWL are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, integrated writing, and integrated speaking. Reading Comprehension consists of a series of short, culturally, and linguistically authentic texts followed by one to three multiple-choice questions in English. Listening Comprehension consists of similar material to the reading section but requires examinees to listen to brief audio scenarios: dialogs, newscasts, radio shows, and other audio media. Integrated Writing consists of audio and written prompts that elicit the ability to respond in writing. For example, the writing tasks may require examinees to type notes to friends, write letters or emails, or present opinions on topics, all in the target language. Integrated Speaking consists of audio and written prompts that require a spoken response. Examinees use their headsets with microphones to record their spoken responses via a recorder embedded in the testing browser window.

Cut Score Required:  3 (Novice High)

For more information, contact Huma M. Shamsi: hmshamsi@americancouncils.org.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Portuguese (European)

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Intermediate Low (I-1)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Portuguese (Brazilian)

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 4 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) ~ Portuguese

The National Examinations in World Languages (NEWL) were developed by the American Councils for International Education. The NEWL assesses functional proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. The four sections of NEWL are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, integrated writing, and integrated speaking. Reading Comprehension consists of a series of short, culturally, and linguistically authentic texts followed by one to three multiple-choice questions in English. Listening Comprehension consists of similar material to the reading section but requires examinees to listen to brief audio scenarios: dialogs, newscasts, radio shows, and other audio media. Integrated Writing consists of audio and written prompts that elicit the ability to respond in writing. For example, the writing tasks may require examinees to type notes to friends, write letters or emails, or present opinions on topics, all in the target language. Integrated Speaking consists of audio and written prompts that require a spoken response. Examinees use their headsets with microphones to record their spoken responses via a recorder embedded in the testing browser window.

Cut Score Required:  3 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Huma M. Shamsi: hmshamsi@americancouncils.org.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) ~ Spanish

Language Testing International (LTI) is the exclusive licensee of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language’s (ACTFL) assessments. The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages is an accurate standards-based assessment of students’ ability to communicate in a language. According to the NY State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English, communication is the over-arching goal of instruction.

ACTFL defines communication in terms of three modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The AAPPL is an ACTFL-developed assessment based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and designed precisely to test the three ACTFL communication modes across four domains: Interpersonal Speaking and Listening, Interpretive Reading, Interpretive Listening, and Presentational Writing.

It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, which are cited by NYSED on its standards and guidelines page, stating that “the World-Readiness Standards   for Learning Languages create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.” AAPPL results are reported according to ACTFL performance descriptors for each mode, making the alignment of the AAPPL with communication as the over-arching goal of instruction clear.

Cut Score Required: Intermediate Low (I-1)

For more information, contact Jennifer Quinlan, jquinlan@languagetesting.com. 

Avant Assessment STAMP 4S ~ Spanish

The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. 

Cut Score Required:  STAMP level 4 (Intermediate Low)

For more information, contact Aziz Ebinghannam: aziz@avantassessment.com.

Spanish Checkpoint B Examination (Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES)

The Spanish Checkpoint B Examination was developed by Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES and includes 4 sections worth 100 credits: Speaking (Part 1) consists of two role play conversations worth 24 credits, Listening (Part 2) consists of 15 questions in both English and Spanish worth 30 credits, Reading (Part 3) consists of 15 questions worth 30 credits using both long and short Reading passages, and Writing (Part 4) consists of 2 questions worth 16 credits.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Greg Smith: GSmith@oneida-boces.org.

Spanish Comprehensive Exam (New York City Department of Education)

The Spanish World Language Comprehensive Exam was developed by the New York City Department of Education and includes four parts worth 100 points: Speaking (Part 1), Listening (Part 2), Reading (Part 3), and Writing (Part 4). The Speaking section consists of a test administrator-student conversation that makes up 24 points, the Listening section consists of 13 multiple choice questions that makes up 26 points, the Reading section consists of 15 multiple choice questions that makes up 30 points, and the Writing section consists of 2 written response questions that makes up 20 points.

Please visit the vendor’s website for more information.

Cut Score Required: 65

For more information, contact Amy Perepletchikov: wlexams@schools.nyc.gov.