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Language Placement Tests

Infographic for determining if you need to take a language placement test

Online Placement Tests

Students are required to take a language placement test before enrolling in a language course if they meet the following conditions:

  • They took a Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, or Arabic prior to studying at the University of Scranton and they are not transferring in any credits for that language from AP or another institution (if they are transferring in credits, they would not take the placement test; they would just sign up for the next level in that language).
  • They have any previous experience in or exposure to the language, or the language is their native language.

The purpose of the placement test is to assess students' current language proficiency in order to match them to the language courses most suitable for their level. Therefore, students must take the test before enrolling and then enroll in the class in which they place.  Students cannot self-place. The University of Scranton uses the online AvantPlace test to evaluate which course is best for each individual. This test takes 20-40 minutes to complete.

To take the test, contact your advising center or Dr. Amy Kuiken to receive the log-in information and instructions.

Students who have not had any formal or informal experience with a world language do not need to take a placement test and may register for the Elementary or Beginning (101) level.

Contact Information

For questions about the placement test, please contact Dr. Amy Kuiken. 

Dr. Amy Kuiken
amy.kuiken@scranton.edu
308 O'Hara Hall
570-941-4711

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