About the Avant
Arabic Proficiency Test (APT)
in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
Avant Arabic Proficiency Test (APT) is part of the STAMP Monolingual language proficiency testing family. Avant developed the APT for native Arabic speakers with the same rigorous standards and assessment philosophy as Avant STAMP. The APT is delivered entirely in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).
This test is available for three different grade/age bands:
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grade 9-Adult (Ages 14 through Adult)
Avant Arabic Proficiency Sample Test
Benefits
Authentic Texts
The APT, as part of STAMP Monolingual assessment family, utilizes actual authentic texts and audio you would encounter in the real world such as articles, advertisements, and news.
Aligned to Proficiency Standards
All Avant proficiency assessments, including the APT, are aligned to internationally-recognized standards. Avant proficiency tests are aligned to US proficiency standards.
Online, Computer-Adaptive Assessment
Adaptive tests eliminate questions that are too easy or too difficult for each test taker allowing them to reach their highest level of proficiency. All Avant assessments are developed by professional target language and assessment experts.
Measure Growth
By delivering accurate data on test takers’ real-world language proficiency levels, the APT facilitates progress monitoring through measurement of individual, group and program growth.
Illustrate Program Quality
The APT provides constructive analysis and data for program development, enabling educators to improve language learning outcomes and make more informed decisions on curriculum and training.
Award Credit
The APT, as part of the STAMP Monolingual assessment family, can be used for awarding credit for world language programs, making it easy to recognize heritage test takers for their achievements and verify their language proficiency level.
Seals of Biliteracy
The Avant Arabic Proficiency Test (APT) is part of the STAMP Monolingual language proficiency testing family. An increasing number of districts have chosen Avant STAMP assessments as their preferred test to qualify students for State and Global Seal of Biliteracy programs. Verify qualifications for State Seal of Biliteracy for your state.
User Guide Resources
Already testing with the Avant Arabic Proficiency Test (APT)? Avant offers all the materials necessary to ensure your testing goes as smoothly as possible, from setting up the technology to viewing your reports.
APT Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses the Avant Arabic Proficiency Test (APT)?
Developed in collaboration with a leading educational institution in the Arabic speaking world, the Avant APT is adaptive and designed to measure the real world proficiency levels in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA).
The test is primarily designed for students who are being educated in English-medium international schools. Schools that deliver the APT use the data to refocus their curricula.
Schools also introduce our professional development to hone their teachers’ ability to deliver improved outcomes. By using the Avant APT to measure students’ proficiency levels, schools can assure all stakeholders, including parents and local education ministries, that their students are graduating with high levels of Arabic proficiency.
Do you have Arabic proficiency assessments for second language learners?
The Avant STAMP language proficiency assessment in Arabic is appropriate for for learners studying Arabic as a second language.
For placement of students learning Arabic as a second language, Avant offers PLACE in Arabic. Both Avant STAMP and Avant PLACE are designed for English speaking learners of Arabic.
What are the system requirements?
All of Avant’s testing products are compatible with most browsers and devices, including iPads (iOS version 12+) and Chromebooks, to give you more flexibility when testing.
When are the results available?
The Avant APT Reading and Listening results are available online immediately. The Writing and Speaking responses are rated by Avant Certified Raters in 10-12 business days.
How can we help?
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