• An adaptive online test designed to assess world language proficiency in reading and writing
• A series of test items based on real-world, everyday situations written by native speakers that determine levels of proficiency defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages – ACTFL

• The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our students. This credential offers a competitive advantage for our students by helping them earn scholarships, higher pay, college credit, increased study abroad opportunities and so much more. This is a great resume item for both high school and college students!

  To learn more about the Global Seal of Biliteracy visit their website at www.theglobalseal.com.

• Students who receive above a 5 on all 4 sections of the STAMP 4S test qualify. Your scores will be submitted to the organization by the Ramapo College Testing Center after filling out the Certificate Request Form for a $10 fee per qualifying langauge. You will then be able to pick up your certificate approximately 2-3 weeks after submission.

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

• STAMP tests are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, and Hebrew.

• STAMP test scores are usually available within 2-3 business days of the test date.   The Testing Center will e-mail a copy of your Individual Student Score Report to your Ramapo College e-mail account on the Monday following your test date. During periods of high demand, Individual Student Score Reports will be sent no later than the Wednesday (7 days) following examination.

• The STAMP Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking scores are averaged and used to determine language course placement
• Reading score range is 1.0 to 9.0
• Writing score range is 1.0 to 9.0
• Listening score range is 1.0 to 9.0
• Speaking score range is 1.0 to 9.0
• Final score range is 1.0 to 9.0

• Students may only take the STAMP test one time; no re-test option is available
• Students are advised to review the Student Guide and take the sample test available at https://avantassessment.com/sample-tests

• 1.0 to 1.5   Foundations I (course 101)
• 1.6 to 3.0   Foundations II (course 111)
• 3.1 to 4.5   Intermediate I (course 201)
• 4.6 to  6.0  Intermediate II (course 202)
• 6.1 to 8.0   Eligible for 300-level course
• 8.1 to 9.0   Eligible for 400 Level Course

• Practice world language speaking and writing every day
• Log on the www.stamptest.net and take the practice test

• The STAMP test is administered by a proctor through the Testing Center at Ramapo College. A test registration form link is provided at the top of this page to schedule an in-person appointment time.

• There is a $40.00 non-refundable test administration fee for the STAMP test to be paid via credit card at time of registration.

There will be no more than 10 students testing at one time with 2 proctors present.

No, you do not. You can choose to take the STAMP test remotely as well. To learn more about the remote testing option please visit: www.ramapo.edu/testing/remotestamp/