Placement Test: English
English Course Sequence
English Placement Test
Is English your second language? If yes, you should take the ESL Placement Test.
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The English Placement Test is comprised of two untimed multiple choice tests: sentence skills and reading comprehension and a 30-minute timed writing sample.
Review sample test questions.
- Testing is given by appointment*
- Students without an appointment may test on Stand-By basis if seats are available. Arrive at Assessment Office 15 minutes before test time. See test dates and times.
- Allow a minimum of 1.5 hours to take the English test.
- To take a test, students must bring a photo ID and know their De Anza Student ID number (8 digits).
- Results may take 3 or more weeks to be available. Test Results are posted on My Portal student accounts.
Assessment Center is located in Student & Community Services Building, Room 143
Who should take the English Placement Test?
All students who wish to take English courses should test unless they have:
- Completed college level English Writing 1A or higher with a "C" grade or higher, or
- Received a qualifying score of 3 or higher on College Board AP English exams, or
- Awarded an Associate or Bachelor Degree in the USA.
Students whose strongest language is not English and who have not studied 6 or more years in a school where all courses were taught in English are advised to take the ESL test.
Can course work from other colleges be used to clear English prerequisites?
Students who complete ENGLISH WRITING 1A or higher courses at other colleges ("C" grade or higher) can submit their transcript for review by downloading and filling out the Prerequisite Clearance Request PDF form. English courses below college level are not used to clear prerequisites.
Foothill students who have taken English Placement test or completed English courses at Foothill ("C" grade or higher) and wish to enroll in English courses at De Anza should contact De Anza's Assessment Office before registration.
What are the re-test policies?
- English Placement test results do not expire.
- As of April 4, 2011 students who have not enrolled in English writing or reading courses may re-test once (after minimum 6 months) if they provide documentation of review/practice. Ex. Skills course, tutorial, documented self-study, English course taken at another institution since the initial test...
- Students may not re-test to challenge a failed, enrolled or withdrawn course.
- Students who take the English Placement test must wait for placement results before taking the ESL test.
