The University of Massachusetts Amherst offers language placement tests to determine the appropriate level of language instruction for incoming students. The language placement tests are typically offered during the summer and early fall semesters. For the 2025 summer session, the language placement tests are scheduled to be offered on the following dates:
2025 Summer Language Placement Test Schedule
The tests will be administered on the UMass Amherst campus, and students can register for the tests through the University’s online registration system. The schedule for the 2025 summer language placement tests is as follows:
Test Dates and Times
The language placement tests will be offered on the following dates and times:
- Monday, June 1, 2025: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (French, German, Italian, and Spanish)
- Tuesday, June 2, 2025: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
- Wednesday, June 3, 2025: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Portuguese, Russian, and other less commonly taught languages)
- Thursday, June 4, 2025: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (make-up test date for all languages)
Students are required to register for the language placement test in advance, as space is limited. The registration deadline is May 25, 2025. Students can register online through the University's registration system or by contacting the Language Placement Test Coordinator directly.
Test Format and Content
The language placement tests are designed to assess a student’s proficiency in a particular language. The tests are typically computer-based and consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and essay questions. The test format and content may vary depending on the language being tested.
| Language | Test Format | Test Content |
|---|---|---|
| French | Computer-based | Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing |
| Spanish | Computer-based | Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing |
| Chinese | Computer-based | Character recognition, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing |
Students are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled test time to complete the check-in process. The test results will be available within 24-48 hours after the test date, and students will be notified of their placement via email.
What languages are offered for the language placement test?
+The University of Massachusetts Amherst offers language placement tests in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, as well as other less commonly taught languages.
How do I register for the language placement test?
+Students can register for the language placement test online through the University’s registration system or by contacting the Language Placement Test Coordinator directly. The registration deadline is May 25, 2025.
What is the format and content of the language placement test?
+The language placement tests are computer-based and consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and essay questions. The test format and content may vary depending on the language being tested.
