Score Reports

NEWL exams are scored by our psychometricians, assessment specialists, linguists, and experienced language raters. Exam results are released in June of each year. Each student’s scores on the four subsections are calibrated to the ACTFL performance scale, and a composite score is derived and converted to a 5-point scale, comparable to College Board AP scores. Students receive an AP®-style score report, which can be submitted for college credit or placement consideration. To support recognition, each score report is accompanied by the official AP College Board letter sent directly to universities.

Request a Score Report

Students may request that their official score reports be sent directly to a university or college. Standard score reports are available for a fee of $20 per report, and 💳 payment can be submitted here. Standard requests are processed within 7-10 business days after both the request and payment are received. Expedited score reports are available for an additional $15 (total $35) and are processed within 3-5 business days.

Please note that requests without a valid payment receipt will not be processed, all fees are non-refundable, and processing times should be considered when planning. Reports are sent via email unless the institution specifically requests mail delivery.

Request for a Batch Report

For officials from departments of education, school districts, or teachers requesting multiple score reports, please email the NEWL Manager, Huma M Shamsi, at hmshamsi@americancouncils.org with the subject line “NEWL: Batch Score Report Request” and include the name of your school, language, and exam year.