Language learning is not always a straight process. Some of us have acquired languages through life experiences. Others may have learned a language and forgotten some. Some of us have learned to speak but not to read and write in the language. For these reasons, we offer a variety of assessment options to advance you on your multilingual journey.
Choose whether you merely need to register for a Critical Languages (CRL) course and are not sure whether 101 would be too easy for you--then take the Placement Exam. If you want to earn credit for prior language experience for a language offered through the Critical Languages Program, you should do the Credit-By-Exam process (this is a helpful way to complete the CLP Minor faster or to earn UA credits in general). If you want a proficiency exam for other purposes, contact the Linguistics Department.
Currently all testing is via Zoom, so you can test from a remote location.
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Exam Type |
Purpose |
Steps |
Cost |
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Placement Exam |
This is an informal advising session to enroll you in the most appropriate level of a Critical Languages (CRL) course.
(No credits or validation awarded through this process. This is a registration advising process). |
Complete the CLP Exam Pre-Screening Form.
Someone from the CLP Team will reach out to schedule the session for you. |
None |
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Credit-by-Exam (Credit Only) |
To earn UA CRL credits, this test assesses what level you would place at in the Critical Languages Curriculum (CRL 101-497) in any of our languages currently* offered. We currently offer Credit-by-Exam for the following languages: Hindi, Norwegian, Thai, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog & Modern Greek.
These credits earned can be immediately applied to the Critical Languages Minor and/or the UA Second Language Requirement. |
1. Complete the CLP Exam Pre-Screening Form.
2. Complete the UA Registrar Exam Form (select credit only) and obtain signature from your Advisor. Send the signed form to critlang@arizona.edu.
3. After approval from CLP staff, pay the CLP exam fee. Pay the Bursar's Office examination fees via cash or check ($21-per-unit fee) with completed form. Once forms are completed and fees are paid, exam will be scheduled.
4. Complete the test.
5. Watch your email for your results! |
$150
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Proficiency Exam |
To obtain official validation of the current level of your language proficiency (often used in job placement or to verify completion of the UA Second Language Requirement). |
Complete the process through the Linguistics Department: Language Proficiency Exams | Linguistics (arizona.edu) |
$130 |
*If you are interested in testing for a Native American language of North America, the test will be administered through the Linguistics Department and there is no exam fee. Email mwiseley@arizona.edu to arrange the test.