Language Proficiency Exams
Already know a foreign language?
Students who have taken one year or more of a foreign language in high school are strongly encouraged to take the Foreign Language Proficiency Exam. Proficiency exams are available in French, German, and Spanish.
Learn more about the Foreign Language Proficiency Exam and State Seal of Biliteracy Policy
Proficiency tests are issued on a walk-in basis, there is no need to make an appointment. This is a one-time test. You may not retake this test to get a higher score.
Location and Hours
Peck Hall 2310
August 16 – May 1 – M-F – 9am to 4 pm
May 2 – August 15 – W-F – 8 am to 4:30 pm*
*Last test is administered 15 minutes before closing
You do not need an appointment to take a proficiency test. Come to the FLTC (PH2310) during the hours indicated above, and you will be able to take the test. There is no charge to take the proficiency test.
Students are placed in an appropriate language course based on their scores. The proficiency grade will either be an A or a B with 4 credit hours earned for each course for which proficiency has been demonstrated, up to 16 hours of proficiency credit. If students obtain a grade of B by proficiency, they have the option of taking the class (rather than accepting the proficiency credit) to possibly obtain a higher grade. The proficiency test can be taken only once but if you are dissatisfied with the result and believe you should have placed higher, please contact Prof. Olga Bezhanova at obezhan@siue.edu to explore your options.
