You do NOT need to take the placement test if:
- You are beginning study of a language for which you have never earned high school or college credit. You may begin in the 1001 course.
- If you have received or will receive AP or IB credit for language. Visit our AP & IB credit page to see AP and IB language credit awarded by Georgia Tech.
If you want to study Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, or Spanish, and you have studied that language in high school or are a heritage speaker (you grew up in an environment where the language was spoken regularly), you must take the appropriate online placement test before you try to register for a language course. Some languages, such as Chinese, have courses designed for native/heritage speakers. Some languages also have courses for which native/heritage speakers are not eligible. Be sure to consult the course descriptions in Oscar before registering for a class.
If you want to study Arabic, and you have studied that language in high school or are a heritage speaker (you grew up in an environment where the language was spoken regularly), consult with the appropriate language advisor if you are uncertain about your eligibility for a course.
Based on your score, you will receive a suggested course or level. Register only for that course/level. You may NOT enroll in a course lower than that indicated by your placement test score. If you do, you will be asked to leave that course with no guarantee of a seat available in the correct course.
A placement test score does NOT automatically enroll you in a language course. You still need to register.
You will be asked to submit your placement score via Canvas or bring a copy to class during the first week in order to confirm you are eligible to remain in the class.
For additional questions, please contact Mirla Gonzalez.
Placement Tests
Blurb / Gallery Set
Chinese
Log in with your GT ID. Click “Enroll Course” on the right. Click “Go to the Course”. Click “Reset students” at the bottom (if this appears on your screen). You'll see Background form. Complete and submit it. The test has three parts. Follow the instruction in each part.
French, German, and Russian
*You will need to create a WebCAPE account in order to take the placement test.*
Use the chart below to see what course you are eligible to take:
| Score | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 0 - 150 Points | 1001 level courses |
| 151 - 250 Points | 1002 level courses |
| 251 - 400 Points | 2001 level courses |
| 401+ Points | Any 3000 level courses or higher |
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
*You will need to create a WebCAPE account in order to take the placement test.*
Use the chart below to see what course you are eligible to take:
| Score | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| < 450 | SPAN 2001 |
| 451+ Points | Any 3000 level courses or higher |
SPAN 1001 Information: Only students with no prior Spanish study may register for SPAN 1001. The class is initially restricted to freshmen and sophomores. Juniors and seniors will be allowed to register only if there are still spaces available after freshmen and sophomores have registered. These students are required to certify their eligibility in Canvas when classes begin, and any student later discovered to have had prior Spanish study will be referred to the disciplinary action committee for a breach of the Georgia Tech Academic Honor Code.
SPAN 1002 Information: Only students who have credit for SPAN 1001 (via the class at GT, AP, IB, or transfer credit) may enroll in SPAN 1002. There is no way to test into SPAN 1002.
SPAN 2001 Information: Any student who has previous Spanish studies and has not taken SPAN 2001 must take the placement test. If their score is below 450, they should sign up for SPAN 2001. *Students with AP/IB/Transfer credit through 1002 do not need to take the placement test. They are eligible to enroll in 2001.
SPAN 2002 Information: Only students who have credit for SPAN 2001 (via the class at GT, AP, IB, or transfer credit) may take SPAN 2002. There is no way to test into SPAN 2002.
Are you ready for your first 3000-level class, but you're not sure what to take? The following steps are suggested to help you make a smooth transition to a higher level of Spanish:
- Take SPAN 3040 or SPAN 3101. These are grammatical/conversational courses that will help solidify your foundation in preparation for advanced courses.
- Take SPAN 3040 or SPAN 3101 (whichever one you did not take in Step 1).
- Take another 3000-level course that interests you.
- Take any other 3000/4000-level courses that interest you until you achieve your goal of the certificate or the minor.
Please note: Four classes (12 credit hours) at the 2002 level or above are required for a certificate. Five classes (15 credit hours) at the 3000 level or above are required for a minor. Visit the Georgia Tech Course Catalog for the full requirements for a minor or certificate in Spanish.