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The Spanish/French Placement Test is intended for students with an interest in studying Spanish or French at The Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é of Texas at El Paso. The placement test guides both the student and departmental administrators on placement into a language course according to current ability, rather than requiring students to begin with entry level courses. This exam does not give course credit for Spanish (SPAN) courses. It is FOR PLACEMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

Both tests are composed of multiple-choice section and the French test also has a short listening-comprehension section.

Please make sure that you check with your academic advisor before taking this test, there are no refunds.

Payment and Registration

Determine if you need to take the test

Contact your Academic Advisor to determine which test(s) you should take.

Pay the test fee ($15) and Register –  

THE TEST FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. 

Note: A non-refundable convenience fee of $3.50 will be applied for online payments. 

To avoid the convenience fee, you may register in-person at the Testing Office. Payment
may be made in the Testing Office using exact cash ONLY.

Day of the Test

• LOCATION:
  • The Student Testing Office is located in the UTEP Library, 4th floor, room 401.
    • Examinees are asked to arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to take the test.
• IDENTIFICATION:
  • You will be required to present an official UNEXPIRED identification card with a current photo.
  • Acceptable forms of identification include:
    • U.S. Driver’s License 
    • UTEP Identification Card 
    • U.S. Department of Public Safety Identification Card 
    • U.S. Military Identification Card 
    • U.S. Alien Registration Card 

Test Schedule

To view available test dates, click HERE.

Scores and Placement

A score report will be available immediately after completing the test. A valid ID is required.

Please allow 24-48 hours before registering for the class you are placed into.

Test Length

The Spanish placement test is 90 minutes.

The French placement test is untimed.

Retake Policy

You may retake the Spanish/French placement test only if you meet BOTH of the following criteria:

• One (1) year has passed from your original test date AND
• You have not taken, or attempted, any Spanish/French language classes during that time

Any other cases will need to be determined by the Department of Languages and Linguistics. Students may submit a request for retake with the Department of Languages and Linguistics located in the College of Liberal Arts, Room 137.  If permission is granted, the department will provide the student with written permission to retake the test. You will need to present the written permission letter at time of registration (must be done in-person). 

Restrictions

Students who meet any of the following conditions are not permitted to take the Spanish or French Placement test:

• Any student who has previously taken the Spanish or French Placement Test
• Any student having earned college-level course credit in Spanish or French
• Placement information:
  Testing Proficiency Waiver in Catalogs Fall 2013 and After
  Testing Foreign Language Fulfillment Credit Catalogs Before Fall 2013

For further information please contact the Department of Languages and Linguistics at (915) 747- 5767 or in the College of Liberal Arts, Room 137.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

FOOD, DRINKS, HATS, MECHANICAL PENCILS, ALL TYPES OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES, ALL TYPES OF WATCHES, AND CONCEALED HANDGUNS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TEST ROOM!

UTEP Codes: ACT: 4223; AP, CLEP, SAT, TOEFL: 6829; THEA: 357; DSST: 8021