It takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and tests listening, reading and writing skills, and knowledge of grammar. The test is used to determine if ESL courses are recommended, and to place the student in the appropriate level. No special preparation is needed for the test. Students should take the test prior to registering for courses. They will hear a recorded message giving the date, time and location of the test.
Students can find out the results from their advisors.
Graduate students can also get the results of the test from the Graduate School. The test results are used to place students into appropriate ESL courses. ESL courses are courses in English as a Second Language. They are designed to help non-native speakers of English improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills so that they can succeed in classes in which academic English is the medium of instruction.