Placement and Proficiency Exams « EALC Language Programs
Chinese - Testing for placement and proficiency for all students
Chinese placement and proficiency testing is regularly scheduled to take place in the week before classes each semester (late August and early January).
The next Chinese placement and proficiency test will next be before classes begin in Fall 2012.
Notes for the Chinese Language Test:
Registration is not required
Bring a photo ID and a pencil to the test
You can call EALC (856-4959) the day after the test to get your resultsIf you have a proven urgent situation that prevents you from taking the test in August or January, you may contact Professor Julia Luo to see about the possibility of arranging an alternate test time.
Japanese - Testing for placement and proficiency
New undergraduate and transfer students needing Japanese testing will be tested during new and transfer student orientation. Please see your orientation advisor for details.
For all other students,the Japanese placement and proficiency test will next be before classes begin in Fall 2012.
Notes for the Japanese Language Test:
Registration is not required
Bring a photo ID and a pencil to the test
You can call EALC (856-4959) the day after the test to get your results
If you need to take the Japanese test prior to January 2012, please contact Professor Keiko Kuriyama to see about arranging an alternate test time.
Korean
Proficiency Testing:
If you are already fluent in Korean, or are a native speaker, and want to have your proficiency certified, please click here to fill out the online "PROFICENCY EXAM" registration form for the proficiency test. The test is given twice a year - once in fall semester and once in spring semester.
The next scheduled Korean Proficiency Test will be:
Friday, February 17, 2012
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ballantine Hall, Room 148
- Students must register here to take the test.
The registration deadline is February 10, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
You will be sent more information on the test when you register.
- All students must bring a photo ID to the test.
Placement testing:
If you wish to take a Korean class at IU in an upcoming semester, the Korean placement test is now available online.
If you have studied Korean before and want to take a class in an upcoming semester, please click here to register online for the "PLACEMENT EXAM". You will be directed to the online test after you submit the online registration form.
If you have difficulties with the Korean online placement test, please contact Professor Hyo Sang Lee.

