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In today's connected world, language has never mattered more. To reach your destination, you first need to know where you are. Avant's assessments accurately and efficiently measure language skills and provide data and reporting that help to guide instruction, curriculum and learning. Avant creates web-based, age-appropriate language proficiency tests, language placement tests, and educator training tools that are: Real - We use only passages from the real world that students and adult learners live and communicate in. Scientific - Computer Adaptive Multi-Stage test design efficiently and accurately addresses the complexity of language to measure proficiency. Meaningful - The rich data generated is presented in easy-to-access reports that inform instruction, curriculum and learning. Avant's assessments measure proficiency in 32 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
Overview
Location
United States, Oregon, Eugene
Employees
51-200
Founded date
2001
Mentions in press and media 14
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| May 6, 2026 | Advanced Placement (AP)Ⓡ Encourages Avant Assessments to Expand College Credit Opportunities in More Languages | Empowering learners to earn recognition for real-world language proficiency beyond traditional exam offerings Language learning should open doors—not close them,” — David Bong, CEO and Co-Founder of Avant Language EUGENE, OR, UNITED STATES,... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Avant Language Celebrates 25 Years of Language Innovation | From the first online computer-adaptive world language assessment to the Language Proficiency Platform™ We’re building tools that remove barriers, celebrate bilingualism, and give every learner a path forward.” — David Bong, Avant CEO and C... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Avant and ATDLE Announce Strategic Alliance | The Collaboration Aims to Expand Access to Language Proficiency and Biliteracy Recognition Avant’s trusted assessments and commitment to proficiency-based learning make them a natural partner as we work together to elevate dual language pro... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Avant Launches SuperLanguage Tests in 96 Languages; Changing Lives for Countless Students | Avant now offers assessments in over 140 languages all of which have been recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education. Avant enables the transformation of unseen skills into tangible opportunities for the individual ... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Avant STAMP Assessment Data Now Seamlessly Integrates with Ellevation to Support All K-12 Multilingual Learners | Avant Assessment is the leading language proficiency test provider. English learner educators now have greater visibility into student assessment data through one platform. With expanded access to data, teachers can make more informed decis... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Avant Assessment and Kannada Academy Highlight Success in Kannada Language Accreditation and Recognition in the US | The STAMP WS test for Kannada is a general proficiency assessment for writing and speaking skills that has been recommended for college credit by ACE. Avant’s extensive research in language certifications has helped to offer tests in Kannad... |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Avant STAMP for ASL Proficiency Test Approved for College Credit– Increasing Access and Equity | Avant Assessment develops online language proficiency tests in more than 40 languages. The American Council on Education (ACE) adds the test to its recommendations, making it the 45th Avant language proficiency test eligible for college cre... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Avant Assessment Commits to Cybersecurity Excellence | The Online Language Proficiency Assessment Provider Signs CISA Secure by Design Pledge Avant’s goal is to provide services that meet and exceed security expectations and help educators learn how to maintain the security and privacy of their... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Colegio Berchmans Shines on the Global Stage with 360 Global Seal of Biliteracy Recipients | Colegio Berchmans is innovating in language proficiency testing and education in Latin America. In the school's 90th year, the Colombian school is nurturing a community of global citizens fluent in multiple languages. [We] continue to nurtu... |
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FAQ about Avant Assessment
When was Avant Assessment founded?
Avant Assessment was founded in 2001.
What has the press written about Avant Assessment?
Parsers VC has collected 14 articles mentioning Avant Assessment, among them “Advanced Placement (AP)Ⓡ Encourages Avant Assessments to Expand College Credit Opportunities in More Languages” (May 6, 2026) and “Avant Language Celebrates 25 Years of Language Innovation” (Jan 14, 2026).
Is Avant Assessment still active?
Yes, Avant Assessment is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 17, 2026.