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Why take the NEWL exam?
Why take the NEWL exam?
If scholars score well, they could earn college credit.
If scholars score well, they could earn college credit.
Endorsed by the College Board, NEWL® is administered by American Councils for International Education (American Councils) in four languages considered critical by the U.S. government:
Endorsed by the College Board, NEWL® is administered by American Councils for International Education (American Councils) in four languages considered critical by the U.S. government:
Arabic = April 21, 2025
Arabic = April 21, 2025
Korean = April 22, 2025
Korean = April 22, 2025
Portuguese = April 23, 2025
Portuguese = April 23, 2025
Russian = April 24, 2025
Russian = April 24, 2025
What is on the NEWL exam?
What is on the NEWL exam?
The exam measures functional language proficiency across four skills:
The exam measures functional language proficiency across four skills:
Reading Comprehension: 60 minutes
Listening Comprehension: 45 minutes
Integrated Writing: 45 minutes
Integrated Speaking: 45 minutes
Total: Approximately 3 1/2 hours with a 10-minute break
Targeted for traditional foreign language learners and heritage learners, NEWL® exams produce AP®-style score reports, which can be used to apply for college credit and/or placement.
Targeted for traditional foreign language learners and heritage learners, NEWL® exams produce AP®-style score reports, which can be used to apply for college credit and/or placement.
How do I register to take the NEWL exam?
How do I register to take the NEWL exam?
Exams will be hosted at San Diego State University in late April. Please complete this form so we can register you and send you the invoice for payment via PayPal within two weeks.
Exams will be hosted at San Diego State University in late April. Please complete this form so we can register you and send you the invoice for payment via PayPal within two weeks.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
NEWL is intended for secondary school students who wish to continue their language studies at university. Students must be enrolled in 9th grade or above, OR have turned 14 before September 1, 2024, in order to take the 2025 exams.
How do I get testing accommodations for the NEWL exam?
How do I get testing accommodations for the NEWL exam?
Indicate on the registration form that you need testing accommodations and we will send you next steps within two weeks.
Indicate on the registration form that you need testing accommodations and we will send you next steps within two weeks.
How do I access my scores?
How do I access my scores?
Scores will be available by early July and emailed to the email address used for registration.
Scores will be available by early July and emailed to the email address used for registration.
If you have any follow up questions or need your official scores sent out to a university or college, please fill out this form: Score Report Request Form
If you have any follow up questions or need your official scores sent out to a university or college, please fill out this form: Score Report Request Form
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