Language Testing and Certification Program

LTC has resumed testing of public candidates in Olympia and Yakima. Schedules are now open for April and May. 

• April test locations and dates 
  • Olympia - Written: 4/25; Oral: 4/25, 4/26  
  • Yakima - Written: 4/28; Oral: 4/28, 4/29 
•  On April 5 at approximately 8:30 am LTC plans to open 200 total test spots for May
  • Olympia - Written: 5/2, 5/9, 5/18; Oral - 5/2, 5/3, 5/4, 5/9, 5/11, 5/12, 5/16, 5/17, 5/18
  • Yakima - Written: 5/10, 5/25; Oral - 5/10, 5/11, 5/12, 5/17, 5/18, 5/24, 5/25
• On THURSDAY MAY 5 at 10 AM (updated date and time)  LTC plans to open 200 total test spots for June
  • ​Olympia - Written: 6/6, 6/15, 6/20; Oral - 6/6, 6/7, 6/8, 6/13, 6/14, 6/15, 6/20, 6/21, 6/22
  • Yakima - Written: 6/7, 6/29; Oral - 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/21, 6/22, 6/23, 6/27, 6/28, 6/29

The above test spots are open to all candidates. Limit of one oral and one written test per month per candidate.

Priority is given to those who fall into the following categories:         

1. Candidates with current credentials that expired between January 2020 and May 2022
2. Candidates with credentials that are due to expire on or before December 31, 2022
3. Candidates who have passed the written test between January 2018 and March 2020 may schedule an oral test
4. Candidates with a passing oral test for a yet unearned credential may schedule a written test
5. Upon request, candidates who work for other state agencies
6. Upon request, candidates who want to test for a certain rare or high demand language

All test candidates must create a profile in the LTC Gateway tracking system. 

• Access LTC Gateway
  • LTC Gateway User Manual - Standard Version (Updated 9-15-2021)
  • LTC Gateway User Manual - Accessible Version (Users with screen readers) (Updated 9-15-2021)
• Prior to scheduling a test, please read the Test Information and Test Registration Information pages. 
• All tests are scheduled through your Gateway profile only. Your profile must be complete prior to scheduling. 
• All DSHS credentials expire after 4 years, unless the renewal requirements are met. If your credential has expired, you must re-test.
• RCW 74.04.025 limits testing of languages for which fill rates in the prior year are 90% or higher. There are no testing limitations due to fill rates at this time.
• DSHS Employees please contact LTC to schedule a test. 

Questions? Email dshsct@dshs.wa.gov.