Proctor Responsibilities

Test Administration Procedures for OPI Test Proctor

Testing Flow chart procedures

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

OPI Scheduler/Proctor Info

OPI Program GuidelinesScheduling an OPI
OPI Request FormOPI Testing Procedures
Interpreting OPI Results