There is currently only one exam for Amharic available and it was developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Reading- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Listening- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Speaking (Part 1)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 90 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Speaking (Part 2)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 150 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Writing (Part 1)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 7-minute time limit per response.
• Writing (Part 2)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 10-minute time limit per response.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the technology check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a website with a writing and speaking practice test; it is located under the "Avant WorldSpeak" heading. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Department of Education does not have any practice reading or listening tests available.

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Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for Arabic speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

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There is currently only one exam for Dakota/Lakota available and it was developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Reading- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Listening- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Speaking (Part 1)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 90 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Speaking (Part 2)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 150 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Writing (Part 1)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 7-minute time limit per response.
• Writing (Part 2)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 10-minute time limit per response.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the technology check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Unfortunately, the Minnesota Department of Education does not have any practice of this test available. It is possible to find content online to read and listen to in order to study. Additionally, you may consider looking at the English practice speaking and writing test, located under the "Avant WorldSpeak" heading, to see what the questions will look like. 

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for French speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. Additionally, some high schools in the district offer Advanced Placement (AP) French or International Baccalaureate (IB) French which can be used to proove proficiency as well. Speak with your classroom teacher or guidance counselor to see which testing option makes the most sense for you. All of these exams include test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The AAPPL assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for German speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. Additionally, some high schools in the district offer Advanced Placement (AP) German or International Baccalaureate (IB) German which can be used to proove proficiency as well. Speak with your classroom teacher or guidance counselor to see which testing option makes the most sense for you. All of these exams include test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The AAPPL assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the STAMP 4S exam for Hebrew speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Listening- This section consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions.
• Reading- This section consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions.
• Speaking- This section consists of 3 prompts. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. 
• Writing- This section consists of 3 prompts.

According to Avant's website, "STAMP 4S is computer-adaptive, meaning that the level of question difficulty that a student is presented with is based on the number of correct answers they have logged so far in the assessment. The testing engine automatically adapts to each student's level, up or down, as the test progresses. In addition, prompts for the productive skills (Writing and Speaking) are based on the proficiency level attained for the corresponding receptive skills (Reading and Listening)."

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the Technology Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a sample test for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam.) 

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for Hindi speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

There is currently only one exam for Hmong available and it was developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Reading- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Listening- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Speaking (Part 1)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 90 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Speaking (Part 2)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 150 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Writing (Part 1)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 7-minute time limit per response.
• Writing (Part 2)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 10-minute time limit per response.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the technology check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a website with a writing and speaking practice test; it is located under the "Avant WorldSpeak" heading. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Department of Education does not have any practice reading or listening tests available.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the STAMP 4S exam for Italian speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Listening- This section consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions.
• Reading- This section consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions.
• Speaking- This section consists of 3 prompts. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. 
• Writing- This section consists of 3 prompts.

According to Avant's website, "STAMP 4S is computer-adaptive, meaning that the level of question difficulty that a student is presented with is based on the number of correct answers they have logged so far in the assessment. The testing engine automatically adapts to each student's level, up or down, as the test progresses. In addition, prompts for the productive skills (Writing and Speaking) are based on the proficiency level attained for the corresponding receptive skills (Reading and Listening)."

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the Technology Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a sample test for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam.) 

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for Japanese speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

The first Karen proficiency test became available in the 2020-2021 school year. There is currently only one exam developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal, and it must be specially requested. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

If you are interested in this exam, please contact the Program Coordinator as soon as possible.

sara.gregg@ahschools.us

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for Korean speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for Mandarin speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

There is currently only one exam for Ojibwe available and it was developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Reading- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Listening- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Speaking (Part 1)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 90 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Speaking (Part 2)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 150 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Writing (Part 1)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 7-minute time limit per response.
• Writing (Part 2)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 10-minute time limit per response.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the technology check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Unfortunately, the Minnesota Department of Education does not have any practice of this test available. It is possible to find content online to read and listen to in order to study. Additionally, you may consider looking at the English practice speaking and writing test, located under the "Avant WorldSpeak" heading, to see what the questions will look like. 

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

There is currently only one exam for Oromo available and it was developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Reading- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Listening- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Speaking (Part 1)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 90 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Speaking (Part 2)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 150 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Writing (Part 1)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 7-minute time limit per response.
• Writing (Part 2)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 10-minute time limit per response.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the technology check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Unfortunately, the Minnesota Department of Education does not have any practice of this test available. It is possible to find content online to read and listen to in order to study. Additionally, you may consider looking at the English practice speaking and writing test, located under the "Avant WorldSpeak" heading, to see what the questions will look like. 

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the STAMP 4S exam for Polish speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Listening- This section consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions.
• Reading- This section consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions.
• Speaking- This section consists of 3 prompts. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. 
• Writing- This section consists of 3 prompts.

According to Avant's website, "STAMP 4S is computer-adaptive, meaning that the level of question difficulty that a student is presented with is based on the number of correct answers they have logged so far in the assessment. The testing engine automatically adapts to each student's level, up or down, as the test progresses. In addition, prompts for the productive skills (Writing and Speaking) are based on the proficiency level attained for the corresponding receptive skills (Reading and Listening)."

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the Technology Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a sample test for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam.) 

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for Portugese speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the STAMP 4S exam for Russian speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Listening- This section consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions.
• Reading- This section consists of approximately 30 multiple choice questions.
• Speaking- This section consists of 3 prompts. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. 
• Writing- This section consists of 3 prompts.

According to Avant's website, "STAMP 4S is computer-adaptive, meaning that the level of question difficulty that a student is presented with is based on the number of correct answers they have logged so far in the assessment. The testing engine automatically adapts to each student's level, up or down, as the test progresses. In addition, prompts for the productive skills (Writing and Speaking) are based on the proficiency level attained for the corresponding receptive skills (Reading and Listening)."

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the Technology Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a sample test for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam.) 

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

There is currently only one exam for Somali available and it was developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Reading- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Listening- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Speaking (Part 1)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 90 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Speaking (Part 2)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 150 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Writing (Part 1)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 7-minute time limit per response.
• Writing (Part 2)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 10-minute time limit per response.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the technology check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a website with a writing and speaking practice test; it is located under the "Avant WorldSpeak" heading. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Department of Education does not have any practice reading or listening tests available.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for Spanish speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. Additionally, some high schools in the district offer Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish or International Baccalaureate (IB) Spanish which can be used to proove proficiency as well. Speak with your classroom teacher or guidance counselor to see which testing option makes the most sense for you. All of these exams include test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The AAPPL assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

The first Tamil proficiency test became available in the 2020-2021 school year. There is currently only one exam developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal, and it must be specially requested. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

If you are interested in this exam, please contact the Program Coordinator as soon as possible.

sara.gregg@ahschools.us

Anoka-Hennepin currently offers the AAPPL exam for Thai speakers to earn the world language certificate or bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Interpretive Listening- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpretive Reading- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks with a few questions for each task. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
• Interpersonal Listening and Speaking- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will watch and listen to a video prompt and record an audio response for each task and should attempt to add as much as they can to the conversation. They will have a 45 second recording to respond to the intermediate prompts and a 75 second recording to respond to the advanced level prompts. Their recording begins as soon as the video prompt ends.
• Presentational Writing- This section consists of 3 intermediate level tasks and 3 advanced level tasks. Students will take 30-40 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the AAPPL System Check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a demo for each of the four test sections. (Note: The practices are shorter than the full exam and do not necessarily include advanced level questions.) Be sure to click on the "Form B", or farthest column, for the appropriate practice.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

There is currently only one exam for Vietnamese available and it was developed by the Minnesota Department of Education for the purpose of the bilingual seal. It includes test sections to measure a student's ability in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Go to the Testing section of this webpage to find the next available test date.

Assessment Format

The assessment is taken online by computer and proctored by a trained individual in the room with the test taker. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser. The exam has several parts:

• Reading- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Listening- This section consists of 6 passages with 4 multiple choice questions per passage, for a total of 24 questions. This portion of the exam is not timed.
• Speaking (Part 1)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 90 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Speaking (Part 2)- There will be 3 topics with 3 prompts, for a total of 9 responses. Students will have 150 seconds to respond to each prompt.
• Writing (Part 1)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 7-minute time limit per response.
• Writing (Part 2)- This section consists of 3 prompts with 1 writing response for each. Students have a 10-minute time limit per response.

Preparing to Test

Worried about technology problems? Run the technology check on your computer to make sure everything is working correctly.

Do you want to practice? Here is a link to a website with a writing and speaking practice test; it is located under the "Avant WorldSpeak" heading. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Department of Education does not have any practice reading or listening tests available.

Need help changing your Chromebook's keyboard? Here are instructions.

Testing for other languages may be available by contacting the Bilingual Seal coordinator.