Career Details

AAPPL Rater Certification

Description

The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) is unlike any other assessment. AAPPL is a web-based proficiency and performance assessment of K-12 standards-based language learning. It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. AAPPL Rater Certification is only awarded in the languages in which the AAPPL is offered: Arabic, Chinese, English/ESOL, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Certifying Organization

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 4 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview

Certifying Organization

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

ACTFL Limited Oral Proficiency Interview Certification

Certifying Organization

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview - Computer

Certifying Organization

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Type

B - Advanced

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