Timeline

For participating Districts, Schools, and Local Education Agencies (LEA) not managed by the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), the following is the timeline for the 2025 NYC developed World Language Pathway Exams Program:

• Indicate intention to administer the World Language Comprehensive Exam (formerly “LOTE”) in Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, and/or Spanish at your district/school by completing, signing, and submitting a PDF copy of our Terms & Conditions Agreement (TCA) via the Registration Form by April 11, 2025.

  • Note: Materials will be shared via Google Drive, using the email addresses provided during registration. Please be sure registered email addresses are associated with a Google Account prior to completing the registration form. If needed see the following link for more information on setting up a Google Account: Create New Google Account w/ Existing Email 

• The NYCDOE will contact all districts/schools/LEAs that have indicated interest by April 25, 2025 with instructions for accessing and downloading secure materials.

• Download Part 1 (Speaking) of the exam on or after April 1, 2025. 

• Download Parts 2–4 of the exam on or after June 16, 2025.

  • Schools/districts are responsible for printing, packing and shipping. NYCDOE is not printing and shipping materials.

• Administer Part 1 of the exam by June 18, 2025.

• Administer Parts 2–4 of the exam on June 23, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. [NOTE UPDATED ADMINISTRATION TIME]

• Download scoring guide and answer key on or after June 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

• Submit data requirements, if requested, to the New York City Department of Education by August 29, 2025.