The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers both placement exams and exams for credit for students with language proficiency. These exams have different criteria and are detailed below.
Placement Exams
Students entering Iowa State should consult the department about the proper world language course in which to enroll. A placement exam helps identify a student’s level of language competency to determine the proper academic course. The department offers several options for placement exams. These online exams are available to ISU students and prospective students only. Anyone else interested in taking or using the exam must contact us before doing so.
Current and Incoming ISU Students:
If you’ve taken any of the languages below before coming to ISU, take a placement exam to identify which course aligns with your skill level. To begin the exam, click on the corresponding link below and create an account. If you don’t have an ISU student ID yet, you can skip that line of the account registration.
Once you’ve finished your exam, reach out to wlc-advising@iastate.edu. Our WLC advisors can help create your learning plan.