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Language Placement Exams

All incoming students who have studied a Middle Eastern language at an institution other than UT or have some knowledge of the language, however little and however gained, must take a placement exam before registering for a language class.

A placement exam determines which course in the language sequence is appropriate for a student, based on their current proficiency level. 

Format

  • Exercises in reading and writing.

  • Oral interviews may be administered with the test proctor to ascertain listening/speaking proficiency. These decisions will be made on an individual basis at the conclusion of each written exam.

  • All language exams are scheduled for 3 hours.

  • Participants with more advanced proficiency may finish in less time.

  • Study guides are not provided for the test (with the exception of Hebrew).

Schedule & Sign Up

Language placement tests are offered twice a year in August and January. Please register for the test here.

Schedule for August 2023 exams:

Tues Aug 15

10:00am-1:00pm Arabic Placement Exam 

Thurs Aug 17

10:00am-1:00pm Turkish Placement Exams; Hebrew Placement Exam and Credit-by-exam; sign-ups above. 

10:00am-1:00pm Persian Credit by Exam (Part I) - students interested must contact Dr. Babak Tabarraee at least 48 hours in advance.

Fri Aug 18

10:00am-1:00pm Persian Credit by Exam (Part II, must qualify by completing Part I) 

Persian Placement Exam - students interested must contact Dr. Babak Tabarraee at least 48 hours in advance.