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American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic, Arabic (Modern Standard), Armenian, Bengali, Cabo Verdean, Cantonese, Chaldean (1-Skill), Chin (Hakha), Chuukese, Czech, English, Filipino (Tagalog), French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hawaiian (‘Ōlelo Hawai’i), Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Ilocano, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Latin, Mandarin (Simplified), Mandarin (Traditional), Marathi, Marshallese, Pashto (Coming Soon), Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Samoan, Somali Maay Maay, Somali Maxaa, Spanish, Swahili (3-Skill), Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba (3-Skill), Yup’ik, Zomi

News and Announcements

College Credit for STAMP

Avant STAMP 4S, WS, and APT are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE)

Avant STAMP for ASL

Now available for high school and higher education students.

ClassLink Integration – NEW!

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

Leaders in Language Assessment

Avant’s world-class language assessments are used by students, teachers, businesses, and job candidates to measure language proficiency in 45+ languages. Every day, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in accessible language testing.

About Avant Assessment

World Class Language Testing

…Avant STAMP is a rigorous and accurate test… it measures the real-world proficiency skills…
Madelyn Ross

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

Best in Class Visual Reports

“The reports include excellent feedback…”
Anna Megyesi

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

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.
Michelle Anciaux Aoki

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

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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