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:
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	and	5 & 6

French

If your score is...	you should enroll in...	Semester
0-280		1
281-345		2
346-402		3
403 or higher	(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	(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	(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		1
201-400		2
401 or higher	See Advisor

Spanish

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

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