Earn Up to Four Credits for Languages You Know

High school students who can read, write, speak, and understand a world language can attempt to earn high school credit through participation in a world language proficiency test.

Based on the proficiency level demonstrated, students can earn 1-4 high school credits for world language. The credits will help students meet high school graduation and college admissions requirements. 

This assessment allows students to be recognized for their diverse language competencies and value they bring to the Kent School District. For more information on the statewide initiative, please refer to OSPI Competency-Based Credits for World Languages. 

Students that are interested in the World Language Proficiency Assessment will need to attend an information session at their high school. During this session, they will find out more about the test, requirements to receive credit, and complete a writing sample.

Once their writing sample is evaluated, students will be registered for a test and provided resources to practice test taking to increase their comfort and readiness to show their language while testing.   

For more information, please speak with your student's high school counselor.