Optional fluency test in writing, reading, speaking, and listening of a non-English language for students in grades 7 through 12.

Registration is open August 27 - October 24 for Winter 2025-26 WLA.

Individual test dates vary by school.

Students can register at their school office. 

When is the World Language Test?

Students sign up in the fall and test through winter. Contact your student's school for more details.

Does my student need to register?

Yes. Students must turn in a WLA Student Agreement Form and pay a $10.00 fee at their school office by October 24.

How much is it to take the test?

What is the World Language Test?

The World Language Assessment (WLA) is a set of tests of writing, reading, speaking, and listening available in many languages. Students in grades 7 through 12 can select a non-English language and earn up to 4 high school world language proficiency credits and may qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy at graduation if they can show they are fluent in writing, reading, speaking, and listening. 

How do students earn the Seal of Biliteracy?

Students earn the Seal of Biliteracy if they earn the maximum credits (4) in their world language and complete their English graduation requirements. They will get the Seal of Biliteracy indicated on their final transcript and special honors at graduation.

Review Board Policy 2410, 2410P, 2415, and 2415P for more information on credits and high school graduation requirements. 

What Languages are available?

Every effort will be made to get any language students ask for.

Is there a practice test?

Yes! Students can see sample tests in a variety of languages on our WLA practice page.  

Learn more about the World Language Test:

• ﺔﻐﻠﻟا نﺎﻘﺗإ ﻰﻠﻋ لاﺪﻟا ﻲﻤﻟﺎﻌﻟا يﻮﻐﻠﻟا دﺎﻤﺘﻋﻻا ةرﺮﻜﺘﻤﻟا ﺔﻠﺌﺳﻷا 26-2025 
• World Language Credit for Proficiency Frequently Asked Questions 2025-26
• Kredit kin Melele Juon Ian Kajin ko ilo Lal In Kajjitōk ko Rekut 2025-26 
• Зачет по оценке уровня владения иностранным языком Часто задаваемые вопросы 2025-2026 
• Crédito de idioma mundial por competencia Preguntas frecuentes 2025-26 
• Tín chỉ ngôn ngữ quốc tế cho trình độ thông thạo Các câu hỏi thường gặp 2025-26 
• Сертифікат про рівень володіння іноземною мовою Часті запитання 2025-2026 н/р 

Contact 425-385-4055 or email wla@everettsd.org.

Visit the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/world-languages/world-language-proficiency, to learn more about World Language Proficiency.