16 Student Grades and Assessment

As mentioned, IUHPFL instructors are professional language educators who have broad experience teaching and working with students. They are qualified to assess students’ linguistic and academic progress throughout the program, and they value the unique talents and gifts of each student.

Course Grades

Students will receive an overall grade for their coursework, comprised of grades earned in each of their classes. How grades are calculated for each course will be described by instructors in their course materials.

Final Student Evaluation

Students receive their IUHPFL Final Student Evaluation in early fall, after they have completed the Student Exit Survey online. This final evaluation is sent via email to the student, the parents, and the world language teacher who submitted the appraisal as part of the student’s IUHPFL Application. The instructors complete this evaluation, which indicates the student’s performance in their coursework, as well as their participation in Cultural and Community Engagement activities (including Afternoon Activities). The Final Student Evaluation also allows instructors to comment on the student’s success in adhering to the Honor Code and to determine whether the student has earned the IUHPFL Award of Excellence. Also included on the Final Student Evaluation are the student’s scores on the language test that is administered at the beginning and end of the program.

A student who completes at least half of the program before having to return early to the U.S. (for any reason) will receive their Final Student Evaluation. If a student leaves during the first half of the program, they will not receive the Final Student Evaluation.

IUHPFL Recognitions

Students will receive one of three possible recognitions in certificate format after the program:

IUHPFL Diploma – Students who participate during the entire program receive the IUHPFL Diploma along with their Final Student Evaluation.

IUHPFL Diploma with Award of Excellence 

Students who meet the following criteria, earn the IUHPFL Award of Excellence:

• • A combined grade of B or higher in all classes.
  • Participating to the best of their ability and with a good attitude in Cultural and Community Engagement Activities, including Afternoon Activities.
  • Adhering to the IUHPFL Honor Code and not receiving an Incident Report.

Certificate of Participation

• Any student who participates to the best of their ability but must leave the program due to circumstances beyond their control will receive the Certificate of Participation.

Students who must return to the U.S. early due to egregious or repeated violation of the Honor Code will not receive the IUHPFL Diploma, the Award of Excellence, or the Certificate of Participation.