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World Language Assessment for Grades 8-12

Tahoma School District offers World Language Competency-Based Assessments, so students who speak a language other than English can demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking in any language and earn transcript credits, even if that language is not offered at our schools.

Testing is offered in the fall and spring for 8th - 12th graders. We are offering testing at the end of October for students at Maple View Middle School (on 10/28/25), Summit Trail Middle School (on 10/30/25), and Tahoma High School (on 10/29/25).   

Test Eligibility: 

If you can answer "yes" to all of the "I can" statements below in a language other than English, please print and complete the registration form, linked here, and return it to your school counselor by October 1, 2025.

  • I can understand ideas on familiar topics expressed through phrases, short sentences, and frequently used expressions. [Listening]
  • I can understand the main idea and some details in simple texts that contain familiar vocabulary. [Reading]
  • I can exchange information with another person about familiar tasks, topics and activities. [Person-to-Person Communication]
  • I can use a series of phrases and sentences to provide basic information about familiar topics. [Spoken Production]
  • I can write simple descriptions and short messages and request or provide information on familiar topics. [Writing]

For more information on high school testing and the Seal of Biliteracy, contact Crystal Asplund, THS Future Ready Specialist. For middle school testing information, contact Jennifer Otte at Summit Trail Heidi Chamberlain at Maple View.