An ACTFL evaluation consists of two parts: an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and a Written Proficiency Test (WPT).

 

1.	The certified Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is administered by telephone by an ACTFL certified rater.  The interview lasts approximately 30 minutes and is digitally recorded.  The interview is reviewed by two ACTFL certified raters.

 

2.	The certified Written Proficiency Test (WPT) is available via the Internet or in booklet form.  Students are given 90 minutes to complete a test which consists of five questions requiring written narrative responses.  This test is reviewed by two ACTFL certified raters.

 

Both forms of ACTFL evaluation are administered as follows.

 

1.	Contact the Academic Enrichment Center (AEC) (615.547.1285) for an application.  The fee, which is set by the ACTFL, is to be paid with the application prior to scheduling the interview and the test.  Current fees are available on the ACTFL website (www.actfl.org) or by contacting the AEC.

 

2.	ACTFL evaluations are available for most any language.

 

3.	The OPI and WPT results combined determine the number of non-traditional credit hours awarded.