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.
Follow these steps to be placed in your language of choice:
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.
*Please note that an oral assessment will be given on the first day of class by the SPAN 101 instructor to confirm your placement.
Score: Up to 200: Register for Spanish 101
Score: >200
Schedule an oral assessment
Score: Up to 200: Register for French 101
Score: >200
Register for French 201
Score: Up to 200: Register for Chinese 101
Score: >200
Register for Chinese 201
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.