1. A method for testing a computer program in conjunction with a plurality of NLS systems, said computer program being executed by a computer comprising the steps of: generating a universal script comprising a desired sequence of test commands; providing an element for performing the step of translating said universal script into an NLS script in a target language corresponding to one of said plurality of NLS systems; providing an element for performing the step of providing said NLS script to a script interpreter for interpreting said NLS script and coupling said NLS script including said translated sequence of test commands to said computer for use by said computer program; providing an element for performing the step of said computer executing said computer program using said translated sequence of test commands and providing test results.