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What is the English as a Second Language Placement Test (ESLPT)?

What kind of a test is the ESLPT?

Who must take the ESLPT?

Where do I sign up for the ESLPT?

What happens after I take the ESLPT?

After you have signed up and paid for the ESLPT test you must also complete the Composition for Multilingual Students (CMS) Program Form at this site: http://www.sfsu.edu/~cmls/eslpt

You will need to fill out the Composition for Multilingual Students (CMS) Program Form and bring this form with your paid receipt on the day of the test.

What to bring on the day of the test:
1. A Printout of the Composition for Multilingual Students (CMS) Program Form.
2. Large Paid Receipt.
3. Photo I.D. with Signature.
4. Ball Point Pens.

Without these items you will not be admitted to take the test!!!

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What is the ESLPT?

The ESLPT (English as a Second Language Placement Test) is SFSU's placement test for non-native speakers of English who wish or need to take composition classes in the Composition for Multilingual Students (CMS) Program. The purpose of the test is to diagnose the English skills of non-native speakers. A student must take the test in order to enroll in any CMS class. Taking the test, however, does not ensure admittance to the CMS program. Students are placed into CMS classes according to their scores on the test.

EXCEPTION: Students who attended U.S. high schools and who are first-time freshmen at SFSU. These students should contact the CMS Program in Humanities Room 112 or phone (415) 338-1320 or email esl@sfsu.edu for course registration information.

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What kind of a test is the ESLPT?

The test has three parts: for Part I, students read a short article and then write a summary of the essay. For Part II, students write a composition in response to the article. Part III is multiple choice; students read an essay and identify grammar errors in the essay.

The test is approximately three hours long. The best preparation for the test is a good night's sleep.

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Who must take the ESLPT?

A. All non-native speakers of English who have been predominantly educated in a language other than English, both undergraduates and graduate students.
Note: Graduate students should contact their graduate advisor to confirm written English testing requirements.

B. Non-native speakers of English who were enrolled in CMS classes (non-native speaker English classes) at the last school they attended in this country.

C. Non-native speakers of English who believe they would benefit from studying with a teacher experienced in teaching composition to non-native speakers of English, even though they may have taken an English class for native speakers.

D. Students with bilingual backgrounds who wish to substitute English 410 for English 414.

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Where do I sign up for the ESLPT?

REGISTER FOR ESLPT ON-LINE <-- NEW or Sign up in the Testing Center, HSS Bldg., Room 206

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What happens after I take the ESLPT?

Your test results will determine which course(s) you must take. All students who wish to enroll in CMS courses must check their test results and CMS course requirements in person; you will only be admitted into the courses that are required for you based on your test results. At the test, you will receive information about when the test results will be available, how to get individual advising, and where you can sign up for courses in person, if necessary.

Note: Information regarding CMS classes is in the Class Schedule under "Undergraduate Written English Requirements." Testing dates are listed in the Schedule of Examinations.

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