Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI/OPIc)

An OPI or OPIc score of Advanced-Mid, are required to earn the DLI Endorsement through the Utah State Board of Education. Instructions for taking the OPI.
Pre-service teachers may enter the DLI endorsement program with a minimum of an Advanced-Low score on the OPI or OPIc. To continue their language development during the program, students may need to take university-level courses in the target language of instruction (beyond grammar courses), or they may pursue a rigorous study abroad program. It is recommended that students take the language proficiency tests as soon as they return from an experience abroad or complete advanced language coursework.
- An Advanced-Mid score on the OPI is required for the field experience hours. Thus, we recommend students achieve this score (or higher) as soon as possible.
Practicing teachers who are already teaching in DLI schools while earning the endorsement are expected to enter the program having passed the OPI/OPIc and WPT at a level of Advanced-Mid or higher.

The certificate requires the courses listed below. All courses must be completed with C grades or higher.

Dual Language Immersion - Certificate

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