Confirmed locations where students can take Telugu proficiency exams to earn world language credit.
This directory includes districts we have confirmed offer Telugu testing through Avant Assessment. However, many more districts may offer Telugu testing but haven't been publicly documented.
If your district isn't listed here, it doesn't mean they don't offer Telugu testing. Check our Find Your District Guide to learn how to verify availability in your area.
Program: World Languages Credit By Exam
Test: Avant STAMP (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency)
Credits Available: Up to 3 world language credits
Eligible Students: Grades 7-12
Additional Benefits: Can fulfill diploma requirements and qualify for Virginia's Seal of Biliteracy
Program: Credit Through Testing (CTT) Exam
Test: Avant STAMP proficiency assessment
Credits Available: 2 high school world language credits
Eligible Students: Grades 9-12
Additional Benefits: Can fulfill language proficiency requirement for Seal of Biliteracy
Likely offers Telugu testing based on regional patterns, but not yet independently verified. Contact the district's World Language Department to confirm.
Program: World Language Credit Testing
Test: Avant STAMP WS (WorldSpeak Assessment)
Note: Telugu is explicitly listed as an available language for proficiency testing
Program: World Languages Department
Test: Avant Assessments including WorldSpeak
Note: Uses Avant Assessments for Exam for Acceleration and Credit by Exam
While we don't yet have confirmed Telugu testing information for all these states, they have large Telugu-speaking communities and many school districts likely offer Avant Assessment Telugu testing:
Large Telugu communities in Bay Area (Santa Clara, Fremont, San Jose) and Southern California (Irvine, Los Angeles)
Significant Telugu population in Edison, Jersey City, and surrounding areas
Telugu communities in Chicago area and suburbs
Growing Telugu population in Montgomery County and surrounding areas
Telugu communities in Research Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill)
Telugu population in Atlanta metro area
If you're in one of these states, check with your school district to see if they offer Telugu testing.
Do you know of a school district that offers Telugu Avant Assessment testing that isn't listed here?
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Whether your district is confirmed or you're still checking, it's never too early to start preparing for the Telugu proficiency exam!