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Assessments for World Language Test-Out and the MI-SoBL

Assessments for World Language Test-Out and the MI-SoBL

    • It is recommended that colleges and universities use the MI-SoBL for admissions, placement, and granting of credit for language courses. Please contact your college or university to identify ways in which a specific college or university is valuing the MI-SoBL.
    • Colleges and universities can contact prospective students, and recently admitted students who have been awarded the MI-SoBL to promote their language courses and programs in order to increase enrollments. 
    • Intermediate High or equivalent proficiency is the minimum level required and can be demonstrated through an approved commercial language assessment, transcripts from other countries, and other formal documentation. See the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024 available at actfl.org.