Languages (proficiency)
Recognized language-proficiency credentials — ACTFL (US), and the national standards: Goethe (German), DELE (Spanish), DELF/DALF (French), JLPT (Japanese), HSK (Chinese).
ACTFL / Language Testing International
The recognized U.S. way to certify how well you speak/write a language (Oral & Writing Proficiency tests) — used for teaching licensure, government and employment.
✓ The U.S. standard for certified language proficiency
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Goethe-Institut
The internationally-recognized German-language certificate, mapped to the CEFR A1–C2 scale — accepted for university, work and immigration in German-speaking countries.
✓ The official German-proficiency standard (CEFR)
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Instituto Cervantes / Spanish Ministry of Education
The official Spanish-language diplomas (DELE), recognized worldwide for study, work and Spanish citizenship. CEFR A1–C2.
✓ The official Spanish-proficiency diploma (CEFR)
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France Éducation international (French Ministry of Education)
The official, lifelong French-language diplomas (DELF A1–B2, DALF C1–C2) issued by the French government — for study, work and naturalization in France.
✓ The official French-proficiency diplomas (CEFR)
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Japan Foundation & JEES
The most widely-recognized Japanese-proficiency test (levels N5–N1), used for university, work and visa points in Japan.
✓ The standard Japanese-proficiency certificate (N5–N1)
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Chinese Ministry of Education (Hanban/CLEC)
The official standardized Mandarin Chinese proficiency test, recognized for study and work in China.
✓ The official Mandarin-proficiency standard
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