The Center for World Languages and Cultures offers foreign language proficiency exams to graduate students who want to meet a foreign language requirement.

Graduate Proficiency Exam Policies and Procedures (PDF)

Testing for IMBA, IIC and Korbel Students

The Center for World Languages and Cultures has implemented new exams for students in the International Masters of Business Administration, International and Intercultural Communication programs and the Korbel School of International Studies - the STAMP4S test.
The STAMP4S test is a computer-based assessment that measures reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The scoring system for this test is based off national norms for foreign language proficiency and is widely recognized. The STAMP4S test is available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.
You can view the STAMP4S Benchmarks and Rubric Guide (PDF) and take a STAMP4S practice testto help prepare for the exam.

Testing for all other Programs (Art History, Anthropology, Iliff/Religious Studies)

Testing for these programs is a written exam designed for social sciences or humanities. For samples of these tests click on the links below.

Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Russian
Spanish

 Testing Dates

Winter 2013—Registration for these dates will open in December.

• February 1, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Friday)
• February 15, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Friday)
• February 28, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Thursday)

Spring 2013—Registration for these dates will open in March.

• April 19, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Friday)
• May 2, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Thursday)
• May 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Friday)

 *Please note that no tests will be offered during academic breaks or during summer.

Register at least 72 hours prior to your desired exam date.