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Language Proficiency & Interpreter Skills Assessments

Objective evaluations for confident hiring & compliance.

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Your Assessment Options

Language proficiency assessments

4-skill ILR-scaled test
Measures the ability of bilingual staff to communicate accurately and effectively in both English and a second language, based on established national standards.
  • Frontline staff
  • Customer service representatives
  • Healthcare workers
  • Administrative personnel

Healthcare Interpreter Assessment®

Based on national certification exam formats and HHS standards
Evaluates interpreters' ability to meet industry standards for facilitating communication between patients and providers.
  • In-house healthcare interpreters
  • Bilingual staff serving as ad hoc interpreters
  • Federally funded healthcare organizations (compliance with Title VI)

Language proficiency pre-assessments

Free readiness snapshot for candidates
Available in 11 languages, pre-assessments are short tests of an individual's basic level of language proficiency and suitability for language proficiency testing.
  • Vet staff for testing
  • Test personal readiness for testing
  • Free with a MasterWord Institute account
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Testing Site Services

MasterWord's Houston headquarters is also an approved testing site for:

Written Certified Healthcare InterpreterTM Assessment

American Sign Language Proficiency Interview

Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation

Why Partner with MasterWord for Language Assessments?

Evaluators trained and qualified in compliance with rigorous standards

Aligned with legal requirements such as Title VI, HIPAA, and CLAS standards

Fast turnaround times for evaluation results

Flexible delivery – remote, on site, or at our Houston-based testing center

Clear reporting that supports HR and compliance documentation

Ensure the Language Skills You Need for Excellence and Compliance

Schedule a consultation today to discuss your organization’s specific assessment needs.

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