Available Languages

For the 2025/2026 school year, Extempore & MDE will be offering assessments for the languages listed below.

 

Click here to read more about the grant that is funding part of the Minnesota Bilingual Seal tests (this is the final school year with discounted pricing!).

Enroll in the free training course and view the slides for test information. Contact Extempore with any questions (schedule below).

Please Click to take The Training course Below

(updated 12/03/2024)

Need A Seals Test For Your School/District?

Step 1: Sign the Assurance of Test Security Form

Please make sure to sign the Test of Assurance Security Form once you request a test, Extempore will not provide any test information until the form has been signed. 

Step 2: Fill the below request form

Please submit requests a minimum of one week in advance of when you plan to administer the test(s).

Step 3 (optional): Request Practice Tests

Amharic, Hmong, Somali & Vietnamese practice listening & reading on Extempore (12 multiple choice questions), and speaking & writing on Avant Assessment.

Karen & Oromo practice listening & reading (12 multiple choice questions) and speaking & writing on Extempore (3 prompts).

Your teachers work with students to provide feedback.

Note: If a student requests a re-test, districts will be responsible for the full re-test fee. Click here to request a re-test: 

• Reading OR listening re-test = $13
• Speaking OR writing re-test = $25

Handbooks - Download below for a detailed overview!

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Have Questions about Extempore? Want to Get in Touch?

Click here or use the form below to book a time! If you do not see a time that works best for you, please email Lisa Parra Staves at lisa.parra.staves@extemporeapp.com.