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English as a Second language testing

How can I take an ESL course?
Before you register for an ESL courses, you need to take a test.  But students who don't know any English at all can register for level I and not take the test.

Is it possible to fail this test?
No.  You will not fail this test.  Even if you get a low score, we have a class for you. 

Do I have to take the TOEFL?
No.  We do not require the TOEFL test.  But you can practice for the TOEFL here if you are transfering to another college or university.

When is the test? (For Spring 2008)

English as a Second Language (ESL) students come to the ESL Department (Richardson Hall 215) for the ESL placement test during any of these times:

•  November: 
    Every day (Monday-Friday), 9:30am-2:00pm
    (Note:  The college will be closed Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving Holiday)

December:
  Every Day (Monday-Friday), Dec. 1-19, 9:30am-2:00pm
and
  Tuesday, Dec. 2, 8:00am-6:30pm
  Tuesday, Dec. 16, 8:00am-6:30pm



•  January:
  
    Monday, Jan. 5, 9:30am-12:00 noon
    Tuesday, Jan. 6, 8:00am-6:30pm
    Wednesday, Jan. 7, 9:30am-12:00 noon
    Thursday, Jan. 8, 9:30am-12:00 noon
    
   Monday, Jan. 12, 9:30am-12:00 noon
  

   Tuesday, Jan. 13, 4:00pm-6:30pm
   Wednesday, Jan. 14, 9:30am-12:00 noon
   Thursday, Jan. 15, 9:30am-2:00 pm
   Friday, Jan. 16, 9:30am-2:00 pm

You can also make an appointment for another day and time
  call (610) 861-5552

(Appointments are not necessary for the scheduled tests)

There is no time limit for the test, but it usually takes one and a half (1.5) hours.

Where is the test?
ESL Center, Richardson Hall, Room 215 
Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
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