| Section | What It Asks For | Tips for Completion | |---------|------------------|---------------------| | | Full name, current address, phone, email, date of birth, CPT license number. | Use the exact address on file with the Board; mismatches can delay processing. | | B – License Details | Expiration date of the current CPT, any previous license numbers, and the specialty language(s) you are certified in. | List all languages you hold certification for, even if you are only renewing one. | | C – Continuing Education (C.E.) | Total C.E. hours completed in the last renewal period, a brief description of each course, and the provider’s name. | Attach certificates of completion (PDF). The Board requires minimum 12 C.E. hours of approved training every two years. | | D – Employment / Practice Summary | Current employer (if any), type of work (court, medical, corporate, freelance), and average number of translation assignments per month. | This section helps the Board confirm “active practice.” A short, factual bullet list is sufficient. | | E – Ethics & Declaration | Signature affirming you have not engaged in any conduct that would violate the CPT Code of Ethics, and a statement that all information is true. | Sign physically if you are mailing the form; for electronic submissions use a certified digital signature (e‑Sign). | | F – Payment | Fee amount (currently $60 for renewal; $90 for reinstatement after lapse). Payment method (check, money order, or credit‑card authorization). | Checks must be payable to Alabama Board of Certification for Translators . If paying online, keep the receipt. | | G – Attachments Checklist | • Copy of current CPT license • C.E. certificates • Proof of compliance (if applicable) • Payment verification | Tick each box after attaching. Missing items are the most common cause of return-to‑sender. |

The is a standardized proficiency exam primarily used by the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) . It is designed to assess the English language capabilities of non-native speakers, often for international military personnel. Exam Structure and Content

The American Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT) is a standardized English proficiency exam developed by the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC). It is primarily used by the U.S. military and affiliated international military personnel to assess non-native English speakers' general language proficiency. The test places individuals into appropriate levels of the American Language Course (ALC).

The test is usually administered in a proctored setting, and the results are scored and recorded on the ALCPT Form 122.

Common issues and tips

This section focuses on grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension through sentence completion and short passages. Content Highlights for Form 122

is not just another English test—it is a precise instrument for measuring high-stakes English proficiency in military and professional contexts. Its reputation for difficulty is earned, but with systematic preparation, targeted grammar review, and extensive listening practice, success is achievable.