Proficiency Exams
Emmersion Language Placement Test
What is a Language Placement Test?
This page provides instructions and information for students who wish to take the Emmersion online placement test, which is designed to help you determine the best course for you based on your background. The language tests currently available are Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Students with no vision will need to schedule an in-person exam with the faculty.
- Please fill out this form to initiate the process: WLL Check-In Form.
- At the end of your test session, you will see your score. Be sure you save a copy of the score page, as you will need it for determine your placement. Use the assessment thresholds below to determine the course you should register for.
Course Placement
Chinese
If your score is... | you should enroll in... | Semester |
---|---|---|
0-199 |
1 |
|
200-299 |
2 |
|
300-399 |
3 |
|
400-549 |
4 |
|
550 and above |
5 & 6 |
French
If your score is... | you should enroll in... | Semester |
---|---|---|
0-280 |
1 |
|
281-345 |
2 |
|
346-402 |
3 |
|
403 or higher |
FREN 25B (or speak to an advisor) |
4 |
German
If your score is... | you should enroll in... | Semester |
---|---|---|
0-327 |
1 |
|
328-416 |
2 |
|
417-547 |
3 |
|
548 or higher |
GERM 25B (or speak to an advisor) |
4 |
Italian
If your score is... | you should enroll in... | Semester |
---|---|---|
0-200 |
1 |
|
201-400 |
2 |
|
401-600 |
3 |
|
601-800 |
ITAL 101B (or speak to an advisor) |
4 |
800 or higher |
|
Japanese
Thresholds vary. Please contact a Japanese advisor for details.
Russian
If your score is... | you should enroll in... | Semester |
---|---|---|
0-200 |
1 |
|
201-400 |
2 |
|
401 or higher |
|
Spanish
If your score is... | you should enroll in... | Semester |
---|---|---|
0-295 |
1 |
|
296-355 |
2 |
|
356-439 |
3 |
|
440 or higher |
4 |
If you cannot detemine which course to enroll in based on your score, find and contact the appropriate language advisor.