Language Placement Assessment
Students who are interested in continuing their language learning or assessing their skills to meet university requirements, should start with completing the language placement assessment.
- Students can test in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and Spanish for heritage
- For students looking to testing in another language, please contact [email protected].
- Students who have earned college credit, AP, IB, or CLEP credits for a language should not need to take a placement test to register for language courses.
- If you need an override to register for a language course, please complete the SLCS Override Request form.
ABOUT TESTING/REQUIREMENTS
- Current OSU students are able to access the assessment with their OSU student ID and Email.
- There is no time limit to complete the assessment.
- All tests must be taken within 90 days of signing in for access to the placement exams
- General Browser Requirements:
- To avoid any technical issues, you should use the web browsers Chrome or Firefox.
- The browser must be set to allow cookies AND JavaScript.
- The browser must be given permission to use the microphone
- The browser must be given permission to use the Web Camera
- The browser cannot be set to incognito or private mode
- Remove or stop all browser extensions (like “Grammarly”) except for “Google Input Tools” which can be used to let test takers type in the language of their choice.
- For more information, read the PLACE Test Taker and Technology Guide
- Written and spoken units are included in the assessment. Make sure the audio and microphone on your computer are in working condition.
- You might need headphones or ear buds if you plan to complete the test in a public area.
- The test will consist of a self-evaluation, reading questions, grammar questions, and one writing prompt. To ensure your computer is set up for testing, please take a sample test on this page.
- You will not receive any feedback on the sample test as it is meant to give you an idea of what the test is like and ensure your computer is set up for testing. You will also see a speaking prompt on the sample test that you will not see on the live test
- Students can take sample tests here!
POLICIES
- Students are not required to take the language assessment to register for first year language courses. Students who have previously studied a language and want to continue their language learning should take a placement assessment to determine which classes will help them advance.
- The exam is free; it is taken online without proctoring. (Spanish heritage, Korean, ASL, and other less common language assessments are proctored.)
- Retakes of the language assessment are not allowed unless with prior approval from WLC faculty.
- Students do not earn college credit when completing the language assessment.
TAKE THE PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT
We current offer testing for: ASL, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and Spanish for heritage.
For all questions regarding placement testing, or for testing in other languages, please contact us at [email protected].
- The test will consist of a self-evaluation, reading questions, grammar questions, and one writing prompt. To ensure your computer is set up for testing, please take a sample test on this page. (You will not receive any feedback on the sample test as it is meant to give you an idea of what the test is like and ensure your computer is set up for testing. You will also see a speaking prompt on the sample test that you will not see on the live test.)
- Students may only create one login account. Starting a new test may lead to charges for additional testing on your student account. Students who wish to retake the test must get faculty approval. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
- Complete the test without using any outside help or websites.
- You will not receive any scores from the testing system itself and you do not have access to the scores within the testing system. Only OSU has access to your test results. Results will be emailed to students once available. Test results will be sent out at the end of each week on Friday. Please, do not reach out to the testing company about scores as they will not be able to provide any information to you.
- The resources below may be useful and are provided by the testing company.
Test Taker Guides
Test Taker and Technology Guide
Scoring Rubric Guide
- For any technical issues with the test, you may reach out to the testing company via email ([email protected]) or via phone 888-713-7887.
Language Placement Assessments
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: 38779-pl-ar-1
Password: 8647
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: 38779-pl-fr-2
Password: 9623
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: 38779-pl-gr-3
Password: 5167
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: 38779-pl-it-4
Password: 5912
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: 38779-pl-jp-5
Password: 7771
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: 38779-pl-cs-6
Password: 9314
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: 38779-pl-sp-8
Password: 8552
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: 38779-shl-sp-1
Password: 7784
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: Coming Soon
Password: Coming Soon
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
- Once you are ready to take the test, go to the following website:
https://app.avantassessment.com/test
- Enter the following information that is unique to your testing instance:
Test Code: Coming Soon
Password: Coming Soon
- Select “Start New Test” and enter your OSU Email Address as your Login Name.
- If for any reason you need to leave the test before completing it, you will login using the same information as above, select “Continue Test” and enter your OSU Email Address to complete the test.
- On the profile page, enter your first and last name as it appears on official university records. For the Test Taker ID, please insert your OSU student ID number. In the email section, you must also use your OSU University email address. Complete the other demographic questions to the best of your ability.
*Failure to complete the student profile as outlined above could lead to a delay in the processing of results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Testing results are made available to the university 3-5 business days after you complete your assessment. We will email all results we have received on the Friday of each week.
No. Wheter you have prior experience with languages or not, students are welcome to register for 111 languages courses without placement results.
If you feel that your test score does not accurately reflect your language ability, see your advisor or discuss your score with the appropriate program coordinator in the language department.
Please contact us at [email protected] for more information about additional placement testing options.