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	CHIN 1A	1
200-299	CHIN 1B	2
300-399	CHIN 25A	3
400-549	CHIN 25B	4
550 and above	CHIN 101A and CHIN 101B	5 & 6

French

If your score is...	you should enroll in...	Semester
0-280	FREN 1A	1
281-345	FREN 1B	2
346-402	FREN 25A	3
403 or higher	FREN 25B (or speak to an advisor)	4

German

If your score is...	you should enroll in...	Semester
0-327	GERM 1A	1
328-416	GERM 1B	2
417-547	GERM 25A	3
548 or higher	GERM 25B (or speak to an advisor)	4

Italian

If your score is...	you should enroll in...	Semester
0-200	ITAL 1A	1
201-400	ITAL 1B	2
401-600	ITAL 101A	3
601-800	ITAL 101B (or speak to an advisor)	4
800 or higher	See Advisor

Japanese

Thresholds vary. Please contact a Japanese advisor for details.

Russian

If your score is...	you should enroll in...	Semester
0-200	RUSS 1A	1
201-400	RUSS 1B	2
401 or higher	See Advisor

Spanish

If your score is...	you should enroll in...	Semester
0-295	SPAN 1A	1
296-355	SPAN 1B	2
356-439	SPAN 25A or SPAN 20A for Spanish Speakers	3
440 or higher	SPAN 25B or SPAN 20B for Spanish Speakers	4

If you cannot detemine which course to enroll in based on your score, find and contact the appropriate language advisor.