Oral Proficiency Interview

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Test Administration Procedures for OPI Test Proctor

Additional Information

The OPI will be canceled if the call to DLIELC is more than 20 minutes late or if a phone disconnection of the interview lasts for more than 20 minutes.

The OPI requires 45 to 60 minutes per candidate for the proctor, although the interview typically lasts from 30-45 minutes.

The OPI score is valid for six months.

Candidates may be re-interviewed after 90 calendar days.

Upon arrival at DLIELC, IMSs with an OPI requirement will be given an OPI if they have not already taken an in-country telephonic OPI. Those who reached their OPI requirement on the in-country OPI may be given an OPI for statistical purposes during their DLIELC training.

OPI General Information

    What is the OPI
    Who can take the OPI
    Level Descriptors
    ILR Descriptors
    OPI Performance Profile
    OPI FAQs
    Info for Examinees

OPI Scheduler/Proctor Info

    OPI Program Guidelines
    Scheduling an OPI
    OPI Request Form
    OPI Testing Procedures
    Proctor Responsibilities
    Interpreting OPI Results