Interpreting OPI Results

How are examinees rated?

*Candidates are given a holistic rating based on all of the following factors:

Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation, Fluency, Linguistic tasks and Socio-linguistic/cultural awareness

*Candidates are rated on an 11-point scale, ranging from “0,” no functional proficiency, to “5,” educated native-speaker proficiency.

What are plus levels?

*Plus levels (0+, 1+, 2+, 3+, 4+)

Demonstration of inconsistent proficiency at the next higher base level

For example, a 1+ speaker can do the same things with the language a 2 speaker can, but he/she will not do them as well.

Performance profile

*A performance profile is written up for each candidate. Please click on the link below to see the performance profile.