Placement Testing

English as a Second Language Placement Testing

After being admitted to the College, students whose Native language is not English and were not born and raised in the United States should take the ESL placement test.听Scores on the placement test determine the courses to begin a successful academic path.听

When you apply to the College, you will be given directions about taking the placement test
The ESL test will measure your aptitude in four subjects: listening and speaking, grammar, reading, and writing.听To get more information about the placement test, visit听.
On the day of the test, you will receive a date to attend a College Planning Session.
At the College Planning, you will learn about the many resources at the College, receive your test scores and register for classes.
On the first day of class, instructors will give a test in the particular subject (e.g. ELL 023 Grammar or ELL 044 Writing) to ensure placement test accuracy
If students are eligible to take regular courses while studying ELL, advisors should recommend only those courses that require limited English communication skills

Test Scores for Admission听

A TOEFL iBT score of 80+, TOEFL PBT score of 550+, or IELTS score of 6.5+ will qualify you to take the English placement test (and not the ESL placement test.).

The ESL placement test is offered at most campus locations.听To schedule, contact Assessment Services at 610-359-5322.

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