Avant STAMP Test and Global Seal of Biliteracy
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Language Proficiency Testing and Global Seal of Biliteracy
Demonstrate your language proficiency and earn a nationally recognized credential. The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers students the opportunity to take the Avant STAMP 4S proficiency test and qualify for the Global Seal of Biliteracy, a credential that certifies proficiency in two or more languages.
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The Avant STAMP (Standards-Based Measurement of Proficiency) is an internationally recognized computer-based test of language proficiency. It tests all 4 skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. There are 30 listening and reading comprehension questions and 3 prompts each for writing and speaking.
Test questions are based on real-world, everyday situations and measure your language ability (Novice, Intermediate and Advanced with sub levels of Low, Mid and High) based on national standards set by the American Council for Teaching Foreign Language standards (ACTFL).
Cost: The test costs $42.90 (for all languages except Latin and Hebrew) and includes remote proctoring. You decide when and where you'd like to take the test.
Time limit: You have 3 hours to complete the test (the remote proctoring limits testing time). Most students report finishing within 2 hours.
- The Avant STAMP 4S Test Taker Guide includes information on remote proctoring (you will need to download proctoring software onto your computer and smartphone), testing tips, and a sample test.
- Testing accommodations are available.
To Register
Testing registration is available each semester.
The testing window is open from March 23–June 15, 2026.
After payment, you will receive an email within 1–2 business days describing the next steps. Please register with your UD student email. You'll need to schedule a testing day/time in advance. (It could be later that day or a future date, but the test will not automatically start upon completing registration.)
Results will be available within 7–9 business days. The DLLC testing administrator will receive the results and share them with you. You don't need to do anything to access your results.
For questions about payment/registration, email Blythe Milbury-Steen or avantTC@avantassessment.com
Who should test?
- Majors and minors in their second 200-level language class
- Minors in their first 400-level language course
- Majors taking any of these three advanced courses:
- LLCU421: Methods of Teaching World Languages
- SPAN491: Capstone
- LLCU 499: Skills Assessment, Career Planning and Portfolio Development
All students are welcome and encouraged to test, regardless of level! You may also test in more than one language and re-test as frequently as you'd like.
What is the Global Seal?
The Global Seal of Biliteracy™ is a national/internationally recognized credential, certifying proficiency in two or more languages, English and your target language (French, Spanish Chinese, Japanese, etc). The Global Seal is a standardized and external measure of language ability.
Why earn a Global Seal?
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is a serial-numbered Bilingual Credential that you can add to your resume, CV, or LinkedIn profile in the Licenses and Certifications section to stand out in the job market.
How can you earn a Global Seal?
DLLC has partnered with the Avant STAMP 4S Proficiency test, one of the most affordable testing options for students to qualify for a Global Seal credential. High scores on the Avant STAMP 4S Proficiency test can qualify you for one of two Global Seal levels: Functional Fluency and Working Fluency.
The DLLC Proficiency Advisor will apply for the Global Seal of Biliteracy on your behalf once coursework information and scores have been received. Your personalized Global Seal of Biliteracy and unique serial-numbered credential will be given to the Avant testing administrator and then shared with you. For further questions, please contact testing administrator and proficiency advisor Blythe Milbury-Steen (bmilbury@udel.edu).
