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.

CCHI is in the process of convening an Advisory Panel that will develop an evaluation process for LP tests and help create a national Registry of Accredited Language Proficiency Tests. Until this Registry is established, CCHI Commissioners approve LP testing vendors at their discretion, applying CCHI’s evaluation criteria.

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.