Avant STAMP WS
(formerly WorldSpeak)
Language proficiency test of less commonly
tested languages in Writing & Speaking
Ages 13 through Adult
Avant STAMP 4S, WS, and APT are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE).
MEASURE GROWTH
By delivering accurate data on students’ real-world language proficiency levels, Avant STAMP WS facilitates progress monitoring through measurement of individual, group and program growth.
GAUGE PROGRAM QUALITY
Avant STAMP WS provides constructive analysis and data for program development, enabling educators to improve language learning outcomes and make more informed decisions on curriculum and training.
SEAL OF BILITERACY
An increasing number of districts are using Avant STAMP WS to qualify their students learning less commonly taught languages for the state and Global Seal of Biliteracy programs.
Languages
Ages 13 – ADULT
Languages
Amharic
Armenian
Cabo Verdean
Chin (Hakha)
Chuukese
Czech
Filipino (Tagalog)
Haitian Creole
Hawaiian (‘Ōlelo Hawai’i)
Hmong
Ilocano
Kannada
Marathi
Marshallese
Samoan
Somali Maay Maay
Somali Maxaa
Swahili*
Tamil
Telugu
Turkish
Ukrainian
Urdu
Vietnamese
Yoruba*
Yup’ik
Zomi
*Reading, Writing, and Speaking
Features
ALIGNED TO THE ACTFL PROFICIENCY GUIDELINES
All Avant proficiency tests are aligned to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
FAST AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE RESULTS
Avant STAMP WS Writing and Speaking responses are scored by certified raters in 10-12 business days. Test results are never deleted so that programs can conduct detailed longitudinal analysis.
CROSS-DEVICE SOLUTIONS
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.
SECURITY
We continuously work to improve our safeguards for testing, test taker data, and proctoring integrity. Avant is compliant with the current data privacy laws and security requirements. Learn more about our Test Security and Integrity.
About Avant STAMP WS
in Writing and Speaking
Avant created the STAMP WS language proficiency test to meet the growing need for heritage language communities to have rigorous, professionally scored, and affordable assessments. STAMP WS measures the speaking and writing proficiency levels based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Programs use Avant STAMP WS in similar ways to Avant STAMP: to qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, award Competency-Based Credits, and to analyze testing data to improve curricula and introduce appropriate professional development to improve proficiency outcomes.
Year after year, Avant has regularly released new STAMP WS language proficiency tests and continues to do so. We are seeking language community partners that can work with us to add more languages.
User Guide Resources
Already testing with Avant STAMP™? Avant offers all the materials necessary to ensure your testing goes as smoothly as possible, from setting up the technology to viewing your reports.
Seal of Biliteracy
An increasing number of districts have chosen Avant STAMP™ 4S as their preferred test to qualify students for the state and Global Seal of Biliteracy programs.
The Avant STAMP™ 4S is the most widely accepted language proficiency test to qualify students for the Seal of Biliteracy.