Placement Test

Fall 2023 placement dates 

  • OPEN: Monday, , July 3, 9 a.m.
  • CLOSE: Monday, July 31, 12 p.m.                                                 

Placement exam results posted, by August 7, 5 p.m.

This placement test is for students of all proficiency levels, from the elementary to the most advanced, and may contain items beyond your level.  You may leave unanswered any questions you don’t understand, but try to answer as many questions as you can. You will have to complete the test in one instance only. You will not be able to re-take the test. The test results are valid for one calendar year. 

Students who receive a notice of placement between L4/L5 need to fulfill an oral interview scheduled directly with the Language Program Director: Anna Iacovella, Ed.D. anna.iacovella@yale.edu
 
Further information about placement testing and the use of placement scores at Yale can be found here.
 
If you have any questions or if you encounter any issues accessing the test, please contact Anna Iacovella, Ed.D. anna.iacovella@yale.edu
 
Academic Honesty

Before taking the placement test, please read Yale College’s policy on academic honesty.

Online Placement Test Here

 

Placement Test Results

Results shown immediately upon completion of exam; for L4 and L5, students receive a message to contact the language program director for an oral interview. Placement exam results remain valid for one calendar year. 

Students with documented disabilities may request accommodations for placement testing through the Student Accessibility Services office. Please contact the SAS office through the online registration form to submit your request at least one week before your placement test.

Further information about placement testing and the use of placement scores at Yale can be found here.

Technical Requirements for Online Testing

Technical Support

If you experience technical issues in accessing or taking the test, please complete the Placement Test Support Form.

Please note that technical support for online tests is available during all Yale workdays. On weekends and holidays, you may expect a response on the next workday. For a list of Official Yale Holidays, check the online calendar.