What is the proficiency requirement for certification in world languages in New Jersey?
In order to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS), all candidates for certification in world languages are required to demonstrate a minimum proficiency level of Advanced-Low on the ACTFL OPI for all languages except for languages that use characters, such as, Arabic and Chinese where a minimum proficiency of Intermediate-High is required. Teacher candidates seeking certification through the Alternate Route Program must take the ACTFL OPI in order to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. What is ACTFL? The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 7,000 foreign language educators and administrators from elementary through graduation education, as well as government and industry. ACTFL is the auth
