French Placement Test

FRENCH PLACEMENT INFORMATION
2007-2008

If you plan to study French at UCSB you may need to take the foreign language placement examination if you wish to enroll in a language level other then French 1. Please follow the indications below to find answers on your questions.

How do I place into French 2 or 3?
How do I place into French 5, 6 or 26?
How about my AP scores or SATII scores?
What do I do if I have been awarded an International Baccalaureate?
Additional questions?
Who is the contact person?

1. How do I place into French 2, 3?

You need to take a test!

Location: Kerr Hall 2160; 2:00 - 3:50
This two-hour test is for both the Reading and the Listening comprehension tests.
Dates: The second Thursday of every month (except during the summer months). Currently you can take the test in the Media Lab (Room 2160) in Kerr Hall at any time the lab is open and there is computer space.

October 11, 2007
November 8, 2007
December 13, 2007
January 10, 2008
February 14, 2008
March 13, 2008
April 10, 2008
May 8, 2008
June 12, 2008
Description: Computer generated.
Remember your score at the end of the tests and call the French and Italian Department at 805.893.3111 for your placement and adjustment to your file on GOLD!
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS ARE PERMITTED TO TAKE THE FRENCH PLACEMENT EXAM ONLY ONCE. ANY ADDITIONAL TEST RESULTS WILL BE DISCARDED. IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR PLACEMENT RESULTS PLEASE CONTACT DR.JEAN SCHULTZ, DIRECTOR UCSB FRENCH LANGUAGE PROGRAM, at 893-3489 OR EMAIL jmschultz@french-ital.ucsb.edu.
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2. How do I place into French 5, 6 or 26?

Come and see Dr. Jean-Marie Schultz during her office hours, or make an appointment with her.
Location: Phelps 5323
Time: Check current office hours on the contact page, or our people page.
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3. How do my AP scores or SAT II scores transfer?

Students with AP Test scores or SAT II Scores (CEEB) may place themselves in French according to the information below (an approval or add code is needed from the department before accessing GOLD).
As of 12/3/04, students who have a score of 4 on the French language examination should be allowed to complete French 5 and 6 for credit, even thought the current catalog would make such registration duplicate matriculation.
For students admitted to UCSB prior to 2005, the current placement (see below) will be honored for purposes of fulfilling major requirements beyond level 3. However, if students wish to begin their study of the language at a level that would be allowed under next year’s plan, full credit should be awarded.

AP Test Scores in French Language (as of 12/03/04)

Score of 3: May not enroll in French 1-3

Score of 4: May not enroll in French 1-4

Score of 5: May not enroll in French 1-5

AP Test Scores in French Literature (as of 12/03/04)

Score of 3: May not enroll in French 1-5

Score of 4 or 5: May not enroll in French 1-6

SAT II Scores (CEEB): SAT II score of 590 in French/French w/ Listening places a student in French 4 and satisfies Area B of General Education.

Students who do no have scores from the Advanced Placement Test or SAT II Test in French or Italian may take the French Placement Exam to determine proper class level if they plan to continue their high school study of French UCSB.
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4. What if I have an International Baccalaureate?

Students completing the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above will receive 30 quarter units total toward their UC undergraduate degree. The university grants 8 quarter units for certified IB Higher Level examination on which a student scores 5, 6, or 7. Students may NOT enroll in French 1 - 6 if they received credit for the IB Higher Level exam.
If you have such degree, please make an appointment with Dr. Schultz, because your level may be higher than French 26 or 101A/B, or any classes in area A. Dr. Schultz will determine in which classes you may enroll.
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5. Two additional points:

Students who take the French Placement Test must still contact the department before signing up for a class.
Students who are transferring any college coursework in a language should not take the language placement exam, but instead must use their transfer credit as a guide for language placement. Generally, two semesters of language is equal to one year at UCSB (3 quarters). If you have taken only semester 1, you may enroll in quarter 2 or 3--it's your choice.

Please direct all your French Testing and Placement Questions to: Margaret McMurtrey, Undergraduate Advisor
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Updated July 13, 2007