ACTFL OPI

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What is the ACTFL OPI Exam?

The ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is an online oral exam for students who are native or near-native speakers of a language other than English. Score Intermediate Low or higher to fulfill your language requirement and earn 12 credit hours.

Available in 120+ languages

Who should take this exam?

The ACTFL OPI is designed for students who:

  • Are native speakers of a language other than English
  • Grew up speaking a language other than English at home
  • Want to fulfill the A&S language requirement with their existing language skills

Credit earned: A rating of Intermediate Low or higher earns 12 hours of lower-level language credit (ML 121, ML 122, ML 123), which satisfies the College of Arts & Sciences language requirement.

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If you're in a different unit, check with your advisor about how this exam applies to your degree requirements.

How to register

  1. 1
    Go to the ACTFL Website

    Visit languagetesting.com and select your language from the list.

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  2. 2
    Select Your Exam Purpose

    Click "Get Certified" and choose: "I am a student or teacher and need to take an ACTFL assessment as a requirement for my academic program."

  3. 3
    Enter Your Institution

    In the school/institution search field, type "University of Louisville" exactly as shown. Select it from the dropdown and click Continue.

  4. 4
    Choose Your Test

    Select ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) and click "Continue to Schedule."

  5. 5
    Complete Payment

    Create an account or log in, then complete checkout.

    Total cost: $165

    • OPI Exam: $145
    • Web-Based Proctoring (Examity): $20

  6. 6
    Check Your Email

    You'll receive instructions for scheduling your exam after your order is confirmed.

What to Expect

Format: Online oral examination
Results timeline: 5-10 business days
Score reporting: Results are automatically sent to the Department of Classical and Modern Languages - no need to order an official copy (though you can request certification during registration)

When credits post: You'll see credits reflected on your transcript at the end of the semester you took the exam. If credits don't appear within one week after final grades post, contact language@louisville.edu.

Learn More About the Exam

Visit the ACTFL OPI information page for details about exam format, sample questions, and proficiency level descriptions.

Need Help?

ACTFL Support:
Phone: 1-800-486-8444 (Option 1)
Email: support@languagetesting.com

UofL Language Department:
Email: language@louisville.edu