ALTA is the trusted leader in language testing services for government agencies, healthcare organizations, and businesses nationwide. As a language testing company, we develop and administer thousands of valid, reliable proficiency tests in over 100 languages each year. Organizations looking to create a multilingual workforce partner with ALTA to access a reliable and affordable language assessment platform. We have over four decades of experience providing language skills assessments that objectively measure and report performance for all types of bilingual positions, including customer service representatives, nurse practitioners, law enforcement officers, sales representatives, flight attendants, personal bankers, physicians, government linguists, and legal document reviewers.
We offer language tests to assess various language skills like speaking, writing, reading comprehension, and more. We also offer standard language proficiency tests for all job types, across a variety of industries. Contact us to determine the corporate language testing solution that best meets your needs.
This language fluency test measures how well candidates can speak and understand the language when spoken.
This test measures the candidate’s ability to write in the target language.
This test evaluates the candidate’s ability to read and comprehend the language at the required skill level.
This test verifies whether or not the candidate can provide consecutive professional interpretation services between two speakers in English and the target language.
This test verifies whether or not the candidate can translate material written in English into the target language, or material written in the target language into English.
Two decades of developing and administering language proficiency tests has helped us gain a deep understanding of the language needs across distinct industries, from government at the federal, state, and local levels to healthcare, legal, financial, global recruitment, travel, and hospitality. We tailor our linguistic testing services to meet the specific language demands of each industry—incorporating job requirements, industry-specific terminology, and custom-designed assessments.
Our thorough Job Analysis process defines the language requirements for any job in any industry, recommends the best test, and sets a legally defensible cut-score.
For industries that rely on specific language skills and terminology, we have developed custom suites of language tests, such as our award-winning language assessments developed in partnership with Kaiser Permanente for Healthcare organizations, and our custom Government and Legal language testing solutions.
Recruitment and Training: ALTA language tests are a valuable tool in the recruitment and training processes for major airlines, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, U.S. government agencies, and businesses of all sizes that serve a multilingual clientele or are looking to expand internationally.
We provide language-proficiency testing in 100+ languages worldwide by harnessing the expertise of linguists and subject-matter specialists we’ve worked with for over thirty years in translation, language training, and language testing solutions.
We offer assessments for English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Tagalog, Vietnamese, Arabic, French, Korean, Russian, and German — among 100+ other languages. Whether you only need to assess Spanish-speaking customer service representatives or require a custom exam for a niche language, ALTA has the right solution.
See the full list on our Languages We Test page. If you don’t see the language you need, contact us to learn about our custom test development process.
ALTA adheres to the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing when developing and validating our assessments. Among the organizations that rely on us to measure and report the language proficiency of their multilingual workforce are U.S. government agencies, global corporations, national healthcare providers, financial institutions, and global non-profit organizations.
ALTA’s language tests are developed in-house by an experienced team of test developers who specialize in creating reliable language performance measurement tools. Our language assessments are delivered through a secure online and telephonic testing system, in many cases available 24/7, that decreases administrative burden and streamlines the testing process. Setting us apart from other affordable language solutions, our assessments are scored by trained expert evaluators who are educated native speakers of the target language – not by an algorithm or a person who speaks the target as a second language. Our evaluator training program and strict quality assurance system provide for the highest levels of inter-rater reliability in the language testing industry. With little or no scheduling time required, and results guaranteed within two business days or sooner, our unparalleled suite of language testing tools will provide value to your organization as you define and implement your language strategy.
Contact ALTA Languages Services at 1-888-624-6165 or fill out the form above to discuss your language testing needs.
An English fluency test evaluates how well a person can understand and communicate in English, focusing on speaking and listening skills. ALTA offers English fluency testing to assess real-world communication ability in professional settings.
Yes, we offer several Spanish proficiency tests that measure reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for Spanish speakers. We also offer job-specific Spanish proficiency tests ideal for businesses or agencies hiring bilingual staff and verifying Spanish language competency.
A language test is used to assess a person’s ability to understand, speak, read, or write in a specific language. Organizations use our language tests to make informed hiring, training, and compliance decisions.
Yes, we provide English proficiency testing that can be completed online. Our tests are designed to assess professional English skills in a secure, proctored environment.
Healthcare organizations should combine validated proficiency testing, qualified interpreters, translated materials, and documented workflows to ensure clear, safe communication with patients who speak other languages. Regular testing ensures staff remain competent as language demands evolve.
Language testing measures skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing to give objective evidence of someone’s communicative ability. Organizations use tests for hiring, placement, certification, and to reduce risk from poor communication.
Employers should choose job-relevant tests that match the communication tasks of the role (e.g., customer calls, documentation, clinical conversations) and apply consistent scoring standards. Combining objective assessments with role-based simulations gives the most reliable picture of fit.
The most-tested languages often reflect local workforce and client needs; organizations focus testing where demand for services, compliance, or talent is highest. Prioritizing tests by service volume ensures resources go where they’ll reduce the greatest risk.
A language test is used to assess a person’s ability to understand, speak, read, or write in a specific language. Organizations use our language tests to make informed hiring, training, and compliance decisions.
Yes, we offer several Spanish proficiency tests that measure reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for Spanish speakers. We also offer job-specific Spanish proficiency tests ideal for businesses or agencies hiring bilingual staff and verifying Spanish language competency.
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