Language Tests
Writing Assessment
Physical Science Tests
Placement Tests
Current Test Dates
The Academic Testing Center offers three types of academic testing:
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- Placement Testing
- Language Exemption Testing
- ICS Credit-by-Exam (Summer only, restrictions apply)
The testing schedule is updated at the end of each quarter. Please see the calendar below for the next Placement testing dates.
Note: Exams marked with an asterisk (*) serve as both Placement and Exemption exams. If you require exemption testing in any of these languages, register for the placement exam through our registration portal.
You can inquire more information on language exemption exams that are offered by email to testcenter@uci.edu, or visit the Language Exemption webpage here.
Summer 2023
Language Exam Calendar
Exams hosted on Canvas open at 10:00am PST. Students will have a window of 24 hours to complete the exam in one sitting. For specific time limits for each test, please read the detailed description on the desired page.
| Exam | Date(s) Offered |
| Arabic 1-series
In-person by appointment
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Register through email.Note: The Arabic coursework has been updated as of 2022-23. For more information on which Arabic placement exam is right for you, please visit the Arabic page.
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| Arabic 2-series
By appointment |
Please contact Dr. Omaima Zayed to schedule an interview date and time at ozayed@uci.edu.Note: The Arabic coursework has been updated as of 2022-23. For more information on which Arabic placement exam is right for you, please visit the Arabic page.
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| Armenian
In-person by appointment |
Register through email. |
| Chinese*
Online on-demand
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Please visit Chinese Language webpage for link to assessment. |
| French
In-person by appointment |
Register through email. |
| Japanese*
Canvas |
Thursday, July 13, 2023Thursday, August 3, 2023Monday, September 25, 2023
Designed for students with background in language. Requires oral interview for final placement. More information will be available after the written portion of the test. The oral interview is offered online through Zoom.
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| Korean*
Canvas
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023Monday, August 7, 2023Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Designed for students with background in language. Requires oral interview for final placement. More information will be available after the written portion of the test. The oral interview is offered in-person at HIB 375.
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| Persian*
Canvas |
Thursday, July 27, 2023Tuesday, August 8, 2023Wednesday, September 27, 2023 |
| Russian
In-person by appointment |
Register through email. |
| Spanish Learner (Test A)*
Canvas |
Thursday, July 13, 2023Thursday, August 3, 2023Monday, September 25, 2023
Test A is designed for students learning Spanish as a second language or who are heritage speakers with limited communication experience.
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| Spanish Heritage (Test B)*
Canvas
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023Monday, August 7, 2023Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Test B is designed for heritage speakers who have active communication ability in Spanish.
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| Vietnamese*
Canvas |
Thursday, July 27, 2023Tuesday, August 8, 2023Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Physical Sciences Placement Exam Calendar
| Exam | Date(s) Offered |
| Calculus | Available online 24/7 through ALEKS and ProctorU |
| Chemistry | Available online 24/7 through ALEKS |
| Physics 7C | No test required. Please see the Physics page. |
Credit By Exam (ICS Only) Exam Calendar
Summer only and restrictions apply.
To learn more, please refer to the ICS Credit By Exam (CBE) page.
Registration will be available starting Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Students may only register for one exam per test date. You may not take multiple exams in one day. Registration will close two business days prior to the test date.
| ICS 31, 45C, or 45J
New ICS and CSE Students Only |
Monday, June 26, 2023 Thursday, June 29, 2023 Friday, July 7, 2023 Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Thursday, July 20, 2023 Monday, July 24, 2023 Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Additional Language Information
If you have high scores on related AP or SAT-II tests and plan to continue study in the same language, you may wish to consult with a Humanities counselor to determine which course to take. An AP score of at least a 4 will provide credit through 2C. Students who score at least a 620 on the SAT-II should enroll in 2B or higher; however, no course credit is granted based on SAT-II scores alone.
For further information regarding course enrollment in French and German click on the appropriate link below: