Language Testing

The Language Center is the home of the Language Testing Program. The Language Testing Program administers course placement tests and language proficiency tests to students at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. 

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Language Testing Program

Visit the Language Testing Program to learn more about placement and proficiency testing.

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ACTFL Testing

The Language Testing Program also administers the official proficiency tests of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) for the Certificate of Advanced Level Proficiency Program.

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Certificate of Advanced Level Proficiency

The Certificate of Advanced Proficiency programs are administered through the Language Center and an academic department. The Language Center administers the self-assessments, critical reflection essays and the proficiency assessments.