NCPTA Competitors

Since 1992, Language Testing International (LTI) has been a leader in the delivery of language proficiency testing for more than 120 languages in over 60 countries. As the exclusive licensee of ACTFL, a leader in development of proficiency-based teaching and testing solutions, LTI delivers over a million tests annually. LTI is driven by a spirit of innovation and a commitment to leveraging the latest technologies, including advanced natural language processing, to continually enhance ACTFL assessment solutions. The company’s team of experts in linguistics, language teaching, and assessment delivers testing solutions that are trusted by academic institutions, industry leaders, and government agencies worldwide. LTI’s extensive experience spans decades of delivering ACTFL’s reliable, valid, and accessible language proficiency tests across educational, corporate, and public sectors. ACTFL assessments come in all formats and include speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Each assessment is carefully designed to determine the specific proficiency level of an individual and provide a reliable and trusted language credential. Through ongoing research, technology integration, and collaboration with language experts, LTI is at the forefront of language assessment innovation, helping learners and professionals unlock new opportunities and achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.

ACTFL is a membership organization of more than 10,000 language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry. Since its founding (in 1967), ACTFL has become synonymous with innovation, quality, and reliability in meeting the changing needs of foreign language educators and their students. From the development of Proficiency Guidelines, to its leadership role in the creation of national standards, ACTFL focuses on issues that are critical to the growth of both the profession and the individual teacher.

The National Language Service Corps (NLSC) is a congressionally authorized program that provides U.S. Federal agencies with vital language, regional expertise, and cultural support. When a critical language need arises, the NLSC taps its members to support Government agencies through translation, interpretation, instruction, and cultural advising. The NLSC’s highly skilled membership of more than 12,500 language professionals offers expertise in over 550 languages and dialects. In turn, members benefit from a wide variety of professional training, testing, and networking opportunities provided by the NLSC. If you are a multilingual U.S. citizen and 18 years of age or older, we want you to join our membership. To learn more, visit https://nlscorps.org/membership. The NLSC serves more than 70 partners spanning the entire U.S. Government. The program is sponsored by the Department of War, administered by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), and governed and advised by the National Security Education Board (NSEB). If your agency needs flexible, affordable, high-quality language services, contact partnering@nlscorps.org or visit nlscorps.org/become-a-government-partner. External links (including advertising links): The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute NLSC endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products, or services contained therein. The NLSC does not exercise any editorial control over the information found at these locations. All links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of these websites.