Foreign language placement exams help you:
NOTE: Transfer credit policies vary by school. Talk to an academic advisor to understand how placement credits may affect your transfer plans, degree progress and financial aid.
Eligibility
Students who have already completed a curriculum-level foreign language course at Wake Tech are not eligible to take the exam. But others may qualify to take a placement exam if you meet one or more of the following:
What to expect
Cost: Free for Wake Tech students
Format: Computerized adaptive test
Time: Five to 40 minutes
Results: Immediate
Limit: One attempt per student while enrolled at Wake Tech.
Placement exams are offered by appointment only – no walk-ins accepted – at these locations:
Students taking a placement test should arrive on time with their Wake Tech ID. Any student placing out of FRE-111 or SPA-111/181 needs to drop the lower-level class and either register for the next-level course or choose another class that fits his or her degree plan.
NOTE: Students must apply to Wake Tech and receive a student ID number before scheduling a French or Spanish placement exam.
Questions?
Appointment questions: Email [email protected]
Score or placement questions: Email [email protected]
Course selection questions: Speak with an academic advisor