World Language Credits – Bellevue High School

World Language Proficiency Testing

The World Language Credit Program is a way to earn high school credit for a language you already know. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Determine if You’re Eligible

Take a moment to think about your current language skills in the language that you wish to be tested in (not English). If you can answer “Yes, I can do this fairly easily” to each statement, then you will probably be able to earn at least 1-2 credits when you take the language test. If you can answer “Yes, I can do this very easily” to all of the statements, then you may be able to earn 3-4 credits when you get tested.

Listening: I can understand ideas on familiar topics expressed through phrases, short sentences and frequently used expressions
Reading: I can understand the main idea and some details in simple texts that contain familiar vocabulary
Person-to-Person Communication: I can exchange information with another person about familiar tasks, topics and activities
Spoken Production: I can use a series of phrases and sentences to provide basic information about familiar topics
Writing: I can write simple descriptions and short messages and request or provide information on familiar topics

Step 2: Apply and Register for a Testing Date

Visit the World Language Competency Credits page to apply and register.

Step 3: Pay the Testing Fee

Pay your school’s accountant (see the directions while registering) or request a fee waiver with your counselor. Cost varies per language and range between $130 – $220.

Step 4: Take the Test

Come to the testing site by 1:15 p.m. on the Wednesday of the test. If you need help with transportation contact your counselor.

Step 5: Get the Results

After the results are processed, you will receive the testing results with the official rating and up to 4 credits.

Step 6: Continue to Increase your Literacy

Continue to read, write and converse in your language. Increasing your literacy in one language supports the other.