SWCOLT 2025

Avant Assessment is dedicated to creating a brighter future through the magic of language. We build and deliver effective assessments of real-world proficiency, the Avant ADVANCE teacher training tool, and Avant MORE Learning professional development to help transform language learning around the world. Avant is dedicated to promoting and supporting equitable access to language education.For 20 years, Avant Assessment has led the way in developing tools to support and improve world language teaching and learning. Avant delivers STAMP, the world’s first online, adaptive, four-skill language proficiency assessment aligned to ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, and Avant ADVANCE, an online tool that trains teachers in the Proficiency Guidelines. We provide a range of proficiency tests, placement tests, and professional learning tools across 37 languages. Key reasons that educators, and organizations partner with Avant are to: • Measure the proficiency levels of elementary through adult learners • Test students to qualify for Credit and the State and Global Seals of Biliteracy • Establish benchmark levels for language programs and gauge their success • Receive specialized professional learning in: • Data informed practices • Effective strategies to increase proficiency outcomes • Developing leadership in World Languages • Collaborative Initiatives