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 with:

A.        An official OPI from ACTFL administered by Language Testing International (http://www.languagetesting.com/)  ($135 - $260). The OPI is an internationally recognized test and ratings will be valid for licensure in most states as well as in many other professional applications.

OR

B.           A rating of proficiency from UFLA ($50). Candidates will complete an oral test with a UFLA approved interviewer. A UFLA proficiency rating  is recognized by the Utah State Office of Education but will most likely not be an acceptable rating of proficiency for other uses. This option is only available to members of UFLA ($15). Candidates may join UFLA when they apply for the UFLA proficiency rating.

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