Options Overview
The Avant PLACE language test is a semi-adaptive test that allows test takers to self-identify their language abilities. Test takers are asked to select the Can-Do statement that best represents their skill/ability level across five modes of communication (Reading, Writing, Listening, Presentational Speaking, and Interpersonal Speaking), so that level-specific prompts can be delivered.
The Avant PLACE language test is available in 3 different formats (Option A, Option B, Option C) depending on which language and language skills you would like to focus on.
Self-Evaluation scores are generated by Avant and available when the test taker completes the section, so that level specific prompts can be delivered depending on the test format (Option A, Option B, Option C):
- Option A offers a complete assessment of all skills. It assesses Reading, Contextualized Grammar, Writing, and Speaking, all scored and rated by Avant.
- Option B does not have Speaking section eliminating the need for headset and recording technology. It assesses Reading, Contextualized Grammar and Writing, scored and rated by Avant.
- Option C offers immediate results. It assesses Reading and Contextualized Grammar, scored by Avant (Writing section is rated by an educator).
Option A
Available for Arabic*, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin (Simplified&Traditional)**, Spanish
* No Reading and Grammar Sections
** No Grammar Section
For those looking for a complete assessment of all skills, Option A includes the following sections:
- Self-Evaluation Section (score generated by Avant)
- Reading (scored by Avant)
- Contextualized Grammar (scored by Avant)
- Writing (rated by Avant)
- Speaking (rated by Avant)
Option B
Available for Arabic*, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin (Simplified&Traditional)**, Spanish
* No Reading and Grammar Sections
** No Grammar Section
Option B does not have Speaking section eliminating the need for headset and recording technology. It includes the following sections:
- Self-Evaluation Section (score generated by Avant)
- Reading (scored by Avant)
- Contextualized Grammar (scored by Avant)
- Writing (rated by Avant)
Option C
Available for French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin (Simplified&Traditional)**, Spanish
* Educator Rated Writing
** No Grammar Section
For those who need immediate results, Option C includes the following sections:
- Self-Evaluation Section (score generated by Avant)
- Reading Section (scored by Avant)
- Contextualized Grammar Section (scored by Avant)
- Educator Rated Writing Section (this un-scored section can be referenced in borderline placement cases)