Description
Wayzata High School is offering the opportunity to test for the Minnesota World Language Proficiency Certificate or Bilingual / Multilingual Seal / Global Seal during the 2024-25 academic year for students in grades 10, 11 and 12. The next testing date is February 7th during the 1st and 2nd blocks.
Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 who register to test will be scheduled to take the Avant STAMP
(STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) at Wayzata High School. Students must complete the
four parts - listening, reading, writing, speaking - in one sitting. Please plan to test for 2-3 starting at 9am in the 2nd floor forum. For more information about the assessments, languages and achievement opportunities, please see our Language Achievement Comparison chart:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1osD9qzfR9V3J5x2W-y_Q--fNywVxXkykJb9VKXmdOwI/edit?usp=sharing Sample tests can be found at https://avantassessment.com/sample-tests#4S_Sample or by contacting
the testing coordinators.
Students who would be good candidates for a Bilingual, Multilingual, or Global Seal include:
Students who wish to earn a certificate and transcript notation for proficiency in languages other than English. Students who are completing a Wayzata language course but are not planning on completing the AP
Language & Culture Course or Exam. Students who are heritage language learners (learned a language at home) Students who learned another language through experiences such as bilingual education, immersion or dual language programs, community language programs, homeschooling, private tutoring, and/or an International Baccalaureate program.
To register, complete the information below and submit payment. Registration fees are non-refundable.
No exceptions! Registration ends January 24, 2025.
All tests cost at a minimum $50 unless instructed to pay more by Carrie Berg. There are some that cost more and may be subject to an additional fee.
If a Scholarship is needed please contact Carrie Berg at carrie.berg@wayzataschools.org.