Testing Vendors for Language Proficiency (LP) Tests

CCHI accepts language proficiency tests for Languages Other Than English (LOTEs) from the testing vendors listed below.

For any CCHI credential:

1. ACTFL Exclusive Licensee: Language Testing International (LTI) – first read instructions on how to get special pricing for CCHI applicants: click here  (accepted tests: OPI and OPIc)
2. ALTA – https://altalang.com/languages-offered/
3. MasterWord Services – any of the listed assessments (click on the LOTE Assessment link to see the list of languages offered): https://masterword.institute/product-category/type/assessment/
4. Academy of Interpretation – https://www.academyofinterpretation.com/product/language-proficiency-test
5. LanguageLine Solutions – Interpreter Skills Test (Create an account to see languages available and choose the Interpreter Skills Test: https://webpi.languageline.com/llu/go/login/signup/)
6. CyraCom – Interpreter Skills Test (https://www.cyracom.com/other-language-services/#assessments)

Note: ALTA, CyraCom, and LanguageLine Solutions tests are available through employers of interpreters, for their own contracted interpreters. Some tests are available as part of training or recruitment programs.

For the bilingual CHI™ credentials (i.e., ONLY for Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish)* in addition to the above, CCHI accepts LP test results from:

1. See the above 6 vendors and tests
2. Cross-Cultural Communication Systems, Inc.
3. Certified Languages International (CLI)
4. CyraCom – Language Proficiency Assessment
5. InterpreterEd.com
6. LanguageLine – Language Professional Assessment
7. LanguageStat
8. Parrot (Spanish and Mandarin)
9. Translation & Interpretation Network
10. Transperfect OPI
11. Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) (only exams that include Speaking & Listening; available to the military personnel only)

* At this time, CCHI does not accept LP tests from these vendors for any other languages.

If you are a testing vendor and wish CCHI evaluate your LP tests for inclusion on this list, please contact us at solutions@cchicertification.org and include “language proficiency testing” as part of your subject.