Yes! Departmental placement for the Arabic Language Program is accomplished through the Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test. 

The STAMP™ is a web-based test with four sections — Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking — with test items based on real-world, everyday situations. Performance on the STAMP™ is rated according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.


STAMP™ exams are administered in the Language Assessment Center, AMB 7. Please click here for more information and to reserve a time to take the exam.