ACCUPLACER Skills Assessment

ACCUPLACER offers four tests to place ESL students in appropriate college or university courses. These tests measure the abilities of students who are not native English speakers in the following areas:

ESL - Language Use

Comprised of 20 questions, this test measures a student's proficiency in using correct grammar in English Sentences.

ESL - Listening

Comprised of 20 questions, this test measures the ability to listen to and understand one or more people speaking in English. Conversations take place in a wide range of locations including lecture halls, grocery stores and libraries.

ESL - Reading Skills

Comprised of 20 questions, this test measures a student's ability to read English through the comprehension of short passages.

ESL - Sentence Meaning

Comprised of 20 questions, this test measures how well students understand the meaning of sentences in English.

The ACCUPLACER web-based study app features practice tests in each test subject, including ESL Practice Tests. It is accessible from most devices with internet access, and will help you become familiar with the content and format of the ACCUPLACER test questions. Create an account with any email address to get:

• “Learn as you go” tests with explanations of the correct or incorrect responses.
• Sample tests similar to the real thing, so you’ll know ahead of time what your experience will be like on test day.
• The ability to save your work at any time, and come back when it’s convenient for you.
• The ability to review your score history to see what you’re already doing well and what skills you should focus on improving.

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