The ESOL Department placement assessment is the first step to continuing your English language education here at USM. Please click here to see our .

The test takes about 2 hours. The placement test assesses your English language ability in several categories:

  1. Listening
  2. Reading
  3. Grammar & Vocabulary
  4. Writing

The placement test is timed and will begin promptly at the scheduled start time, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early for your appointment.

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For ideas on how to build skills in the areas being assessment, please visit our test preparation tips page