North Carolina Home Language Survey Form
Directions:
1. Parents/guardians of all new students (including preschool and Kindergarten) complete this form at the
time of enrollment and record all information requested. Provide interpreting services whenever
necessary.
2. Ensure that all questions on the form are completed. Determine which ESL Program staff will review
the responses, interview the parent as necessary, and/or observe the student to determine the home
language. If the parent lists more than one language other than English, the reviewer must determine
which one is the child’s home language for data collection purposes and document it on this form.
3. If it is determined that a student’s home language is other than English, administer the English
language proficiency test. Follow your protocol to collect and document the student’s scores.
4. Place the original form in the student’s cumulative folder.
Date first enrolled in any U.S. school
(Private or Public, but not PreK) Indicate if
the student left the U.S. for a school year(s):
Questions for Parents/Guardians*
What is the first language the student learned to speak?
What language does the student speak most often?
What language is most often spoken in the home?
Notes:
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Person Reviewing this Survey: ____________________________
The student’s home language
If the language is other than English, the English
language proficiency test should be administered
Administer the English Language
Proficiency Test
Check: Yes or No
Revised February 7, 2019