Emmersion LPE (placement test) | FLATS | CLEP | |
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Register for advanced courses? | ✓ | X | X |
BA language requirement met? | X | ✓ | ✓ |
College credit earned? | X | X | ✓ |
Test cost | $0 | $50 $0 (paid by GVSU) | $90 |
Test length | 15-30 minutes | 1-2.5 hours | 1-2 hours |
Registration method | https://noteforms.com/forms/gvsu-emmersion-lpe-request-form | https://noteforms.com/forms/gvsu-flats-request-form | https://clep.collegeboard.org/register-for-an-exam |
<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Each test is designed with a specific purpose in mind, so please continue reading for further information on each assessment and what it is primarily used for, in order to choose the option that best meets your needs.
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Emmersion LPE? | FLATS? | CLEP? | |
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Arabic | X | ✓ | X |
Chinese | X | ✓ | X |
French | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
German | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Italian | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Japanese | X | ✓ | X |
Spanish | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Latin | X | X | X |
Ancient Greek | X | X | X |
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Korean | X | ✓ | X |
Polish | X | ✓ | X |
Portuguese | X | ✓ | X |
Russian | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Vietnamese | X | ✓ | X |
Etc… | X | ✓ | X |
<aside> <img src="/icons/warning_yellow.svg" alt="/icons/warning_yellow.svg" width="40px" /> For Arabic placement testing : please reach out to the Arabic Section Coordinator, Majd Al-Mallah ([email protected]) to discuss placement testing options for the GVSU Arabic program.
For Chinese placement testing (Mandarin-Simplified): please reach out to the Chinese Section Coordinator, Meghan Cai ([email protected]) to discuss placement testing options for the GVSU Chinese program.
For Japanese placement testing: please reach out to the Japanese Section Coordinator, Jeremy Robinson ([email protected]) to discuss placement testing options for the GVSU Japanese program. See here for additional information on Japanese placement testing at GVSU.
For Latin & Ancient Greek placement testing: please reach out Charles Ham ([email protected]) in the Classics Department to discuss placement testing options for GVSU Classics programs.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Place into a specific language level to be able to register for a higher-level course.
Language Placement Evaluation info for students
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<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Complete the BA requirement.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Complete the BA requirement, and/or receive college credit.
Language Placement Evaluation - Modern Languages and Literatures - Grand Valley State University
Credit by Exam - Grand Valley State University
Exam Topics – CLEP | College Board
February 2, 2024