Assessments

Russian Flagship students’ developing proficiency is measured using two widely recognized scales: the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale, which used by the U.S. government, and the ACTFL scale, which is widely used by U.S. schools, colleges, and universities. Both scales assess global, functional proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Speaking proficiency is assessed through an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), while the other skill areas are assessed through online proficiency examinations.

The Language Flagship recognizes three levels of achievement for students who complete a Flagship program. These distinctions are based in part on students’ proficiency scores at the conclusion of the overseas capstone experience:

Flagship Certification with Distinction: Completion of a domestic flagship program and an overseas capstone experience, including direct enrollment and an internship, as well as demonstrated proficiency of at least ILR 3 in speaking, reading, and listening. Students must achieve ILR 3 or higher in all three modalities to be eligible for Certification with Distinction.

Flagship Certification: Completion of a domestic Flagship program and an overseas capstone experience, including direct enrollment and an internship, as well as demonstrated proficiency of at least ILR 3 in speaking and ILR 2+ in reading and listening.

Flagship Completion: Completion of a domestic Flagship program and an overseas capstone experience, including direct enrollment and an internship, with post-capstone proficiency below ILR 3 in speaking.