Mandarin Chinese External Assessments in the USA
A large number of standardized external assessments are available for measuring student performance for Chinese in the US. Most of these assessments are fee-based and details can be found on the assessment body website. Full details of all assessments are attached including links.
Among the external evaluation options are the following:
- ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners
- Lingua Folio
- Virginia PALS
- Early Language Learning Oral Performance Assessment (ELLOPA)
- SAT II: Chinese with Listening
- Advanced Placement Examination in Chinese Language and Culture
- Student Oral Performance Assessment (SOPA)
- Standards-Based Measurement of Proficiency (STAMP)
- Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)
- Youth Chinese Test (YCT)
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