center for assessment of sign language interpreters

Name

center for assessment of sign language interpreters

Legal name

Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation, LLC

Website

https://casli.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Assessment Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Interpreter certification
• Sign language testing
• ASL assessment
• Certification examinations
• Interpreter credentialing

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exam Fees: Candidates pay for exams through the CASLI Exam System. Fees differ per exam type (CDI-Knowledge, NIC-Knowledge, CASLI Generalist Knowledge, CASLI Generalist Performance). Retake fees apply after waiting periods.
2. CASLI Exam Token System: Once purchased, exam tokens must be used within one year or fees are forfeited. 30-day window to purchase exam after request is submitted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CASLI develops, administers, and scores psychometrically-validated certification examinations for ASL-English sign language interpreters through its web-based CASLI Exam System. The organization delivers both knowledge and performance exams covering generalist, NIC, CDI, and (in development) legal specialty certifications, managing a national network of Local Test Administrators and partnering with Meazure Learning for knowledge exam delivery.

Product overview

The Center for Assessment of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI) operates the CASLI Exam System as its core web-based platform for administering certification examinations for ASL-English interpreters. The product portfolio includes the CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam (combining Fundamentals of Interpreting and Ethical Decision Making Case Studies components), the CASLI Generalist Performance Exam, CDI-specific knowledge and performance exams, NIC pathway exams (knowledge and interview/performance), and the SC:L legal certification program under development. CASLI manages a network of Local Test Administrators (LTAs) for performance exam delivery and partners with Meazure Learning for knowledge exam administration at over 1,000 test sites. Supporting services include exam appeals processing, ADA accommodations, and candidate certification records management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CASLI Exam System Web-based examination platform for administering certification exams to ASL-English interpreter candidates, supporting registration, scheduling, test delivery, and results reporting.
• CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam Knowledge examination assessing fundamentals of ASL-English interpretation, composed of two separately scored exams: Fundamentals of Interpreting multiple choice questions and Ethical Decision Making and Cultural Responsiveness Case Studies.
• CASLI Generalist Performance Exam Performance examination assessing practical interpreting skills for general interpretation, administered to candidates pursuing Generalist certification through both NIC and CDI tracks.
• NIC-Knowledge Exam Knowledge examination for the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) pathway; must be passed before taking the NIC performance examination.
• CDI-Knowledge Exam Knowledge examination for Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certification; six-month waiting period applies for retakes after a failed attempt.
• CDI Performance Exam Performance examination for Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certification; assesses practical interpreting skills for Deaf interpreters working with Deaf consumers, legal settings, and situations requiring additional cultural and linguistic expertise.
• Ethical Decision Making and Cultural Responsiveness Case Studies (Gap Test) Case studies examination assessing ethical decision-making and cultural responsiveness in interpreting contexts; also known as the Gap test and required as part of CASLI Generalist certification.
• Specialist Certificate: Legal (SC:L) Specialty certification program for interpreters working in legal settings, currently under development following a moratorium since 2016; CASLI is conducting a Job Task Analysis to revive the certification program.
• Exam Appeals Formal process for candidates to appeal exam administration issues, test site problems, technical issues, or catastrophic events; appeals must be submitted within 5 business days of exam appointment.
• Testing Accommodations ADA accommodations provided for candidates with documented disabilities; candidates must submit an Exam Accommodations Request Form with supporting documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five-year testing process cycle for candidates to complete all required examinations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Keystone Interpreting Solutions (KIS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2025KIS is supporting the SC:L Job Task Analysis by providing interpreter service during the JTA process. This is an in-kind contribution of interpreter services for the project.
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASLI is a Virginia limited liability company wholly owned and controlled by RID. CASLI was formed in Virginia because RID's offices are located there. CASLI is charged with administering, maintaining, and developing exams that RID uses for its certification programs including NIC and CDI.
• Meazure Learning (formerly Scantron)coreTechnology or IntegrationMeazure Learning is the contracted test delivery company for CASLI's Generalist Knowledge Exam and Case Studies Exam. They provide the platform and test site network for knowledge exam administration at over 1,000 sites nationally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prometric: Major global testing and assessment services company that administers certification and licensure exams for various professions through a network of test centers. Directly comparable to CASLI's business model of operating test delivery infrastructure for professional certification programs.
• Pearson VUE: Computer-based certification and licensure testing services company owned by Pearson, operating thousands of test centers worldwide. Closely comparable to CASLI in delivering proctored, third-party certification examinations at scale.
• PSI Services: Testing and credentialing services provider delivering licensure, certification, and assessment programs across multiple industries. Comparable business model to CASLI in administering high-stakes professional certification examinations with psychometric rigor.
• Meazure Learning: Test delivery company (formerly Scantron) that is already a CASLI partner for knowledge exams. Operates computer-based testing at 1,000+ sites nationally and is comparable to CASLI as a specialized certification test delivery and proctoring services provider.
• Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI): National certifying body for healthcare interpreters administering Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter (CoreCHI) and Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) credentials. The most directly comparable niche interpreter-certification organization to CASLI's NIC/CDI interpreter testing model.
• American Translators Association (ATA) Certification: ATA administers credentialing exams for translators across multiple language pairs and specialties. Comparable to CASLI as a language-profession certification body using psychometrically validated examinations to credential language professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Educational Testing Service (ETS): Major nonprofit testing organization administering educational assessments and certification exams including TOEFL, GRE, and various professional credentialing programs. Operates in the same general testing services space as CASLI but with a much broader portfolio across education and licensure.
• ACT: Major US testing organization with a portfolio spanning college readiness assessments (ACT, PreACT), credentialing programs, and workforce certifications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the educational and professional assessment space adjacent to CASLI's certification testing business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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