Language proficiency tests are given as part of the Consular Fellow Program assessment process. The competitive candidates ranked by the Qualifications Evaluation Panels will be invited to take a language proficiency test with the Language Testing Institute to confirm that they have the required language skills in one of the designated foreign languages (Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, or Spanish). Both speaking and reading will be tested. Candidates will receive their scores from the Consular Fellows Program Unit, along with the invitation to schedule an appointment for the Foreign Service Consular Professional  Assessment. Please find a description of the language proficiency test on the Language Tests page.