World Languages
Our Focus and Approach:
ACTFL Proficiency Levels
The Westport Public Schools World Languages program is guided by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency, the nation's premier organization for language teaching professionals.
In 2024, the ACTFL revised its guidelines to improve clarity and accessibility and enhance their utility by aligning them to key documents, including:
World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
Why study another language? Listen to these testimonials.
Kate Bulkeley, Olivia Cohn and Olivia Saw will represent Staples High School at NIYLS 2024.
Key Dates to Watch For
| Month | Event |
|---|---|
| October | Proficiency testing for juniors and seniors who are not enrolled in a language class or who would like to test in a language not offered at SHS. |
| November | Proficiency testing for juniors and seniors who are not enrolled in a language class or who would like to test in a language not offered at SHS. |
| December | Proficiency testing for juniors and seniors who are not enrolled in a language class or who would like to test in a language not offered at SHS. |
| March |
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| April | WL Honor Society Induction Ceremony. |
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