Students must complete a mandatory World Language (WL) graduation requirement. Language placement for Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, ASL, and Japanese varies and is based upon the chosen language, past experience (in class, at home, or abroad), and test scores.
What is the language assessment or online test? This assessment works a little differently than regular tests where you must score well to obtain a good grade. It is simply an assessment to see at what level of language you are. Therefore, do not use resources beyond your present knowledge to complete it. We wish to know what course would be better for you depending on your circumstances.
Language Placement Process
Follow these steps to be placed in your language of choice:
Complete the online survey. You will be given instructions to complete the language survey on the New Student Checklist. All students must complete this language survey.;
If you have no experience whatsoever in the language, then you will indicate that on the language survey, you will be placed at the 101 level in your language of choice
If you do have experience in a specific language, follow the instructions provided in the experience section below.
If you score above 200 in the online assessment, then schedule an oral interview appointment.
Additional Information:
*If you are a transfer student, please review the "My Progress" section in Self Service to verify if your language requirement has been fulfilled.
If you require a SPAN oral assessment to complete your language placement, view the information below.
You must complete language placement prior to registration. So please complete your placement as soon as possible.
If you have questions, please email cas_languageplacement@redlands.edu.
Determine your language experience level and next steps
Use the section below and open each accordion to guide you through the Language placement process. Please note that the WebCAPE Placement Test, if required for your language placement, will take approximately 30 minutes. Please complete the language placement process promptly to ensure you can register for the language courses of your choosing.
Schedule your oral assessment
You must be logged in to https://my.redlands.edu/ to book an appointment.
If you require a SPAN oral assessment to complete your language placement, you MUST schedule it through the Oral Assessment form. Please note the day and time of your Oral Assessment in your calendar and please show up. You must complete language placement prior to registration. So please complete your placement as soon as possible.