Spanish Proficiency Placement Test for New Students
General information
New students who have some knowledge of Spanish are required to sit a placement test to determine the appropriate language entry level. It is not permissible to enrol in the first Spanish level (i.e. ATS 1191 or ATS 2191) if previous knowledge of the language is held either through formal or informal training.
The Spanish Proficiency Placement Test is for those students who:
- Have completed VCE at School.
- IB (years 11 and/or 12)
- Have been in an exchange program in a Hispanic/Spanish speaking country.
- Speak Spanish language at home or in any other social setting.
- Are fluent in the language for any other reason different from the above.
Information about the Spanish Proficiency Placement Test
The test takes place every year in February for those students enrolled in first semester and in June for those enrolled in second semester.
The test assesses the four skills of the language. In the first section of the test students complete a reading comprehension exercise and in the second section students complete a listening and speaking exercise.
The test takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and students do not need to prepare in advance before sitting this test! This is simply a test that determines students’ language abilities and gives us an indication as to the language level students should enrol in to maximise the progression of their language acquisition.
Spanish Proficiency Placement Test
February (first semester enrolment) or June (second semester enrolment)
Please call the General office of the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics (9905 2281 or 9905 2223) for details.