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.
WINTER 2024
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 online through Campus Groups.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 online through Campus Groups. |
Chinese* Online on-demand
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Please visit Chinese Language webpage for link to assessment. |
French In-person by appointment |
Register online through Campus Groups. |
Japanese* Canvas |
Tuesday, April 16, 2024Tuesday, May 14, 2024Designed for students with background in language. Students with no background may complete the Japanese Placement Waiver Form. 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 448.
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Korean* Canvas
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024Wednesday, May 15, 2024Designed for students with background in language. Students with no background may complete the Korean Placement Waiver Form. 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, April 18, 2024Thursday, May 16, 2024 |
Russian In-person by appointment |
Register online through Campus Groups. |
Spanish Learner (Test A)* Canvas |
Tuesday, April 16, 2024Tuesday, May 14, 2024Test 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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Wednesday, April 17, 2024Wednesday, May 15, 2024Test B is designed for heritage speakers who have active communication ability in Spanish.
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Vietnamese* Canvas |
Thursday, April 18, 2024Thursday, May 16, 2024
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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
The ICS Credit by Exams are hosted online through Canvas. Visit Campus Groups to view and register for an event.
ICS 45J |
Monday, April 15, 2024 |
ICS 31 & ICS 45C |
Offered in the Summer only. Restrictions apply. |
Additional Language Information
Students with college-level course work in French and German should present their transcript to their academic counselor to determine which course to take.
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: