Assessment for English as a Second Language skills cannot be repeated once a student is enrolled in an ESL course. A student who has no knowledge of English may participate in the assessment process and may enroll in courses recommended. However, if a student has difficulty comprehending the ESL assessment, he or she may first attend a local adult school and then return to El Camino College for further study. ESL courses taken at another institution cannot be used alone to determine placement in El Camino's ESL program. The exception is the student who has a satisfactory grade in English composition documented by grade slip or transcripts from an accredited college.
Most students take approximately one hour to complete it.
A student may repeat the English Placement Test or seek further review of a placement recommendation from a counselor. Testing for all English classes must be completed by the day before the student's registration date. Any student who wishes to enroll in Mathematics 40, Elementary Algebra, or higher should complete the Mathematics Placement assessment. High school courses and grades will not be used for placement. Testing should be completed by the day before the student's registration date.