SLP Exam: Each SLP exam costs $150. Once a candidate successfully completes the exam and is hired to perform in the capacity of a MLE 2S/ELA-S designated assignment, they can submit a request for $150 in reimbursement via the Tuition Reimbursement program. Apply for SLP exam reimbursement.

The combination and a la carte retake pricing for SLP tests are:

• Full SLP exam (speaking, reading and writing) = $150 per attempt
• Speaking retake = $90 per attempt
• Writing retake = $60 per attempt
• Reading retake = $60 per attempt

Praxis II – Spanish: World Language 5195: The exam cost is $160. Once a candidate successfully completes this specific exam with a score of 163 or higher and is hired into an ELA-S designated assignment, they can submit a request for $160 in reimbursement via the Tuition Reimbursement program. Apply for Praxis II – Spanish 5195 exam reimbursement.

The Berlitz Simulated Oral Proficiency Interview (SOPI) is an oral proficiency testing system designed to accurately measure the examinee’s oral communicative ability in a professional setting.

The SOPI consists of six situations where the examinee speaks to a native speaker of Spanish. In each situation, the examinee reads and listens to a description of the situation and sees on the computer a picture of the person or people to whom he or she will speak. The examinee is then given 15 to 40 seconds to plan his or her response, and 30 to 90 seconds to respond.

This 20 minute test of speaking skills is delivered via a computer-based platform. The Berlitz SOPI combines the efficiency and reliability of online administration with the validity of human scoring.

The passing score is a B2 on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) Scale.

The Berlitz Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) is a 60 minute assessment of writing skills.

The Berlitz WPE consists of 3 prompts that were chosen based upon research as the most relevant and authentic in a general professional context. Examinees will be given access to a virtual keyboard for Spanish.

The passing score is a High B1 on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) Scale.

The reading test consists of five paragraphs with 25 questions. Examinees are given 30 minutes to complete the reading comprehension portion.

The passing score is 18 correct answers minimum using a DPS 1-25 possible reading comprehension answer test.

Denver Public Schools and Examinees will receive results within 5 business days of the test date.

If a candidate/teacher fails any portion of the SLP exam, they may retake it following the same process as registering for the original test attempt.

Register to take the SLP test.

Examinees receive a copy of the standard results report by email for each test taken at no additional charge. Standard results reports only reflect the final test scores.

Examinees have the option to purchase a more detailed Results Analysis Report that provides information regarding the strengths and weaknesses of their test responses to the oral and/or writing tests for an additional fee of $50 per report.

Results Analysis Reports are optional, not required, and may be purchased via the same link used to register and purchase tests.