The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) is unlike any other assessment. AAPPL is a web-based proficiency and performance assessment of K-12 standards-based language learning. It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. AAPPL Rater Certification is only awarded in the languages in which the AAPPL is offered: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English/ESOL, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
AAPPL Raters are recruited on an as-needed basis according to the volume of AAPPL testing. ACTFL generally accepts applications once a year—typically between late April and early August. Upon certification, raters will work as independent contractors for ACTFL’s test administration partner, Language Testing International (LTI). This application is only open for those candidates interested in working as an independent contractor for LTI rating AAPPL assessments.
The AAPPL Certification/LTI Rater application is open. Application to become AAPPL Certified/LTI Rater will close on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Successful applicants will be invited to pursue Certification as an AAPPL Rater/LTI rater by completing an online certification course. The Certification is a 4-week course including approximately 15 hours of material. It is largely self-paced through online modules, but opportunities for synchronous interaction (e.g., Zoom-based office hours) will be made available. The time of year this course is typically offered has been moved to the summer to better accommodate candidates. The course will launch in early August 2025 and remain open until the end of September.