For 20 years, Avant Assessment has led the way in developing tools to support and improve world language teaching and learning. Avant delivers STAMP, the world’s first online, adaptive, four-skill language proficiency assessment aligned to ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, and Avant ADVANCE, an online tool that trains teachers in the Proficiency Guidelines. We provide a range of proficiency tests, placement tests, and professional learning tools across 40 languages. Key reasons that educators, and organizations partner with Avant are to:
- Measure the proficiency levels of elementary through adult learners
- Test students to qualify for Credit and the State and Global Seals of Biliteracy
- Establish benchmark levels for language programs and gauge their success
- Receive specialized professional learning in:
- Data informed practices
- Effective strategies to increase proficiency outcomes
- Developing leadership in World Languages
- Collaborative Initiatives