Tamil Language Credit Exam and Virginia Seal of Bi-Literacy
FCPS World Language Credit Exam
LCPS World Language Credit Exam
PWCS World Language Credit Exam
APS World Language Credit Exam
If your county offers the credit exam in Tamil, please notify us at help@valluvantamil.org
FCPS: The exam is for students in grades *7 through 12 *.
LCPS: The exam is for students in grades *9 through 12 *.
PWCS: The exam is for students in grades *7 through 12 *.
APS: The exam is for students in grades *9 through 12 *.
High school students can satisfy the world language requirements for an Advanced High School Diploma in one of the two ways:
1. Earn 3 credits in Tamil Language Credit Exam or
2. Earn 2 credits in Tamil Language Credit Exam and 2 credits in an additional World language.
Proficiency in a World Language is evidence of a student’s readiness for career and college, and for engagement as a global citizen.
Students can also get Virginia Seal of Bi-Literacy on their high school diploma.
Our volunteer teachers prepare the students to achieve high school credit by providing coursework throughout the school year, along with special classes during summer. Additionally, targeted coaching is offered to students preparing for exams in the new computerized format.
Students must meet with their school counselors to register. Registration usually opens in September and closes around October. Exam schedule and venue are communicated by the counselors. School counselors have the most up-to-date information.
FCPS
Avant STAMP WS rubric
FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam Paper-Pencil Rubric (PDF)
LCPS
https://www.lcps.org/o/dtl/page/world-languages-and-cultures
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4461/dtl/4323876/State_approved_rubric..pdf
PWCS
https://www.pwcs.edu/academics___programs/worldlanguages/credit-by-assessment
APS
https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CBE-Brochure-English-2022-2023-Final-Draft..pdf
A student may take the exam twice. In other words, students who are not successful the first time may try once more.
If you have more questions about the exam, speak to your school counselor.