In-service teachers in Utah seeking endorsements in world languages or the bilingual endorsement, or those in an alternate route to licensure must, among other requirements, demonstrate proficiency in the language they wish to teach (for a complete list of requirements see http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/cert/endorsements/endfl.htm).

This proficiency may be demonstrated by:

1.                  ($135 - $260) An official OPI from ACTFL administered by Language Testing International (http://www.languagetesting.com/)

OR

2.                  Certification of proficiency through UFLA by either:

a.       ( $25) Showing documentation to a UFLA approved certifier that one is an educated native-speaker. Education is documented with a transcript showing completion of high school or of college level work in a foreign country where the target language is official. One is considered a native-speaker only if raised and educated in the target language country. Individuals reared in the United States, even though speaking a language other than English, are for the purposes of this certification considered heritage-speakers and not native-speakers. Educated native-speakers have immigrated to the United States as adults.

b.      ($50) Completing an oral test with a UFLA approved interviewer.

To schedule certification through UFLA please contact Tom Mathews at tmathews@weber.edu or call (801) 626-6345.