A computer-implemented method for generating a language-independent regression test script. A language-specific regression test script comprising at least one object is received, wherein the language-specific regression test script is for use by an automated testing tool for testing an application in a first language. A translatable string of the object is identified, wherein the translatable string is represented in the first language. The translatable string is replaced with a language-independent string that can be represented in a plurality of languages, generating a language-independent regression test script that can be used for testing internationalized applications.