Take a language placement test to satisfy a prerequisite for a world language class.  A Placement Test is a great option to place in a higher level if you have learned the language skills outside of a high school or college course.

Placement Tests

Current Enrollment

Prerequisite Clearance: 

Please read the information on the Prerequisites Clearance page for important information such as requirements, deadlines and contact information.  

Consult Placement Advisor

There are two Placement Advisors for American Sign Language.

Key to Chinese Courses at CCSF

  • CHIN 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 4A, 4B: The first two years of college Chinese study (Mandarin) for language learners. Chinese 1 and 1A assume no previous knowledge.
  • CHIN 31, 32, 33, 36: Courses for heritage speakers of Chinese in both language (Mandarin) and culture. These courses are for those who speak another dialect of Chinese and know some Mandarin.
  • CHIN 12 A, B, C: Conversation courses in Mandarin for Chinese language learners.
  • CHIN 14 A, B, C: Conversation courses for those who already speak other dialects of Chinese.
  • CHIN 10 A, B, C: Conversation courses in Cantonese

Current Enrollment

Prerequisite Clearance: 

Please read the information on the Prerequisites Clearance page for important information such as requirements, deadlines and contact information.

Take Placement Test

Read all instructions before taking the test:

  • Click on this link to register for the Chinese Placement Test.
  • You will need to create an account at Emmersion by entering your name (as shown on your CCSF registration), your email address, your CCSF Student ID Number (the one that begins with W or @) and a password of your choice.
    • If you do not have a CCSF Student ID Number yet, you will need to apply to CCSF and get a Student ID Number before you can register and before your prerequisite can be cleared.  It is better to get the Student ID Number first if possible.
  • After your account is created you will need to sign in using your email address and password. 
  • Follow the instructions to take the placement exam.
    • Choose the language that you plan to study at CCSF.  You can come back and take an exam for another language later if necessary.  Note that the placement exam is not necessary if you are enrolling in a beginning course (1 or 1A) or a conversation course (the 10-series courses).
    • Make sure that cookies are enabled when you log on (it may not work correctly if you use a browser in Private or Incognito mode).
  • Once you finish the exam your score will be sent to the Assessment Center automatically.  It is not necessary to send a screenshot showing your results.
  • You will receive a confirmation of your prerequisite clearance by email in one week or less.
  • If your placement test score places you in a course that is higher than the one you wish to register for, you may enroll in a lower-level course.
  • After your prerequisite is cleared, please make sure you register for the course. That part will not happen automatically, you will need to go to MyRAMPortal and register yourself in the class.

If you have not heard back with a confirmation within one week after you take the exam, please follow up with the Assessment Center by writing to prereq@ccsf.edu.  

Chinese Placement Advisor 

If your test results do not place you definitively, and if you need advice for which course to take based on test results, please contact the Chinese Placement Advisor: Hsin-Yun Liu.

Current Enrollment

Prerequisite Clearance: 

Please read the information on the Prerequisites Clearance page for important information such as requirements, deadlines and contact information.

Take Placement Test

Read all instructions before taking the test:

  • Click on this link to register for the French Placement Test.
  • You will need to create an account at Emmersion by entering your name (as shown on your CCSF registration), your email address, your CCSF Student ID Number (the one that begins with W or @) and a password of your choice.
    • If you do not have a CCSF Student ID Number yet, you will need to apply to CCSF and get a Student ID Number before you can register and before your prerequisite can be cleared.  It is better to get the Student ID Number first if possible.
  • After your account is created you will need to sign in using your email address and password. 
  • Follow the instructions to take the placement exam.
    • Choose the language that you plan to study at CCSF.  You can come back and take an exam for another language later if necessary.  Note that the placement exam is not necessary if you are enrolling in a beginning course (1 or 1A) or a conversation course (the 10-series courses).
    • Make sure that cookies are enabled when you log on (it may not work correctly if you use a browser in Private or Incognito mode).
  • Once you finish the exam your score will be sent to the Assessment Center automatically.  It is not necessary to send a screenshot showing your results.
  • You will receive a confirmation of your prerequisite clearance by email in one week or less.
  • If your placement test score places you in a course that is higher than the one you wish to register for, you may enroll in a lower-level course.
  • After your prerequisite is cleared, please make sure you register for the course. That part will not happen automatically, you will need to go to MyRAMPortal and register yourself in the class.

If you have not heard back with a confirmation within one week after you take the exam, please follow up with the Assessment Center by writing to prereq@ccsf.edu.  

French Placement Advisor 

If your test results do not place you definitively, and if you need advice for which course to take based on test results, please contact the French Placement Advisor: Isabelle Motamedi.

Current Enrollment

Prerequisite Challenge: 

Please read the information on the Prerequisites Challenges page for important information such as requirements, deadlines and contact information.

Take Placement Test

Read all instructions before taking the test:

  • Click on this link to register for the German Placement Test.
  • You will need to create an account at Emmersion by entering your name (as shown on your CCSF registration), your email address, your CCSF Student ID Number (the one that begins with W or @) and a password of your choice.
    • If you do not have a CCSF Student ID Number yet, you will need to apply to CCSF and get a Student ID Number before you can register and before your prerequisite can be cleared.  It is better to get the Student ID Number first if possible.
  • After your account is created you will need to sign in using your email address and password. 
  • Follow the instructions to take the placement exam.
    • Choose the language that you plan to study at CCSF.  You can come back and take an exam for another language later if necessary.  Note that the placement exam is not necessary if you are enrolling in a beginning course (1 or 1A) or a conversation course (the 10-series courses).
    • Make sure that cookies are enabled when you log on (it may not work correctly if you use a browser in Private or Incognito mode).
  • Once you finish the exam your score will be sent to the Assessment Center automatically.  It is not necessary to send a screenshot showing your results.
  • You will receive a confirmation of your prerequisite clearance by email in one week or less.
  • If your placement test score places you in a course that is higher than the one you wish to register for, you may enroll in a lower-level course.
  • After your prerequisite is cleared, please make sure you register for the course. That part will not happen automatically, you will need to go to MyRAMPortal and register yourself in the class.

If you have not heard back with a confirmation within one week after you take the exam, please follow up with the Assessment Center by writing to prereq@ccsf.edu.

German Placement Advisor: If your test results do not place you definitively, and if you need advice for which course to take based on test results, please contact the German Placement Advisor: Leslie Pahl.

Current Enrollment

Prerequisite Challenge: 

Please read the information on the Prerequisites Challenges page for important information such as requirements, deadlines and contact information.

Take Placement Test

Read all instructions before taking the test:

  • Click on this link to register for the Italian Placement Test.
  • You will need to create an account at Emmersion by entering your name (as shown on your CCSF registration), your email address, your CCSF Student ID Number (the one that begins with W or @) and a password of your choice.
    • If you do not have a CCSF Student ID Number yet, you will need to apply to CCSF and get a Student ID Number before you can register, and before your prerequisite can be cleared.  It is better to get the Student ID Number first if possible.
  • After your account is created, you will need to sign in using your email address and password. 
  • Follow the instructions to take the placement exam.
    • Choose the language that you plan to study at CCSF.  You can come back and take an exam for another language later if necessary.  Note that the placement exam is not necessary if you are enrolling in a beginning course (1 or 1A) or a conversation course (the 10-series courses).
    • Make sure that cookies are enabled when you log on (it may not work correctly if you use a browser in Private or Incognito mode).
  • Once you finish the exam, your score will be sent to the Assessment Center automatically.  It is not necessary to send a screenshot showing your results.
  • You will receive a confirmation of your prerequisite clearance by email in one week or less.
  • If your placement test score places you in a course that is higher than the one you wish to register for, you may enroll in a lower-level course.
  • After your prerequisite is cleared, please make sure you register for the course. That part will not happen automatically, you will need to go to myRAM Portal and register yourself in the class.

If you have not heard back with a confirmation within one week after you take the exam, please follow up with the Assessment Center by writing to prereq@ccsf.edu.

Italian Placement Advisor: 

If your test results do not place you definitively, and if you need advice on which course to take based on test results, please contact the Italian Placement Advisor: Diana García-Denson.

Current Enrollment

Prerequisite Clearance: 

These courses have NO prerequisites. JAPA 1, 1A, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 16. F

For all other courses, please read the information on the Prerequisites Clearance page for important information such as requirements, deadlines and contact information.

Take Placement Test

Read all instructions before taking the test:

  1. Go to Japanese Placement Test Google Form.
  2.  Enter your identifying information, your CCSF email address, your CCSF Student ID Number (the one that begins with W or @), and take the exam.  You must enter an answer for each question.
  3.  Once you finish the exam, your score will be sent to the Assessment Center automatically. It is not necessary to send a screenshot showing your results.
  4. You will receive a confirmation of your prerequisite clearance by email in one week or less.
  5. If your placement test score places you in a course that is higher than the one you wish to register for, you may enroll in a lower-level course.
  6. After your prerequisite is cleared, please make sure you register for the course. That part will not happen automatically, you will need to go to myRAM Portal and register yourself in the class.
  • If you have not heard back with a confirmation within one week after you take the exam, please follow up with the Assessment Center by writing to prereq@ccsf.edu.

Japanese Placement Advisor: If your test results do not place you definitively, and if you need advice for which course to take based on test results, please contact the Japanese Placement Advisor: Dr. Kimiyoshi Inomata.  

Current Enrollment

Prerequisite Clearance: 

Please read the information on the Prerequisites Clearance page for important information such as requirements, deadlines and contact information.

Take Placement Test

Read all instructions before taking the test:

  • Click on this link to register for the Russian Placement Test.
  • You will need to create an account at Emmersion by entering your name (as shown on your CCSF registration), your email address, your CCSF Student ID Number (the one that begins with W or @) and a password of your choice.
    • If you do not have a CCSF Student ID Number yet, you will need to apply to CCSF and get a Student ID Number before you can register and before your prerequisite can be cleared.  It is better to get the Student ID Number first if possible.
  • After your account is created you will need to sign in using your email address and password. 
  • Follow the instructions to take the placement exam.
    • Choose the language that you plan to study at CCSF.  You can come back and take an exam for another language later if necessary.  Note that the placement exam is not necessary if you are enrolling in a beginning course (1 or 1A) or a conversation course (the 10-series courses).
    • Make sure that cookies are enabled when you log on (it may not work correctly if you use a browser in Private or Incognito mode).
  • Once you finish the exam your score will be sent to the Assessment Center automatically.  It is not necessary to send a screenshot showing your results.
  • You will receive a confirmation of your prerequisite clearance by email in one week or less.
  • If your placement test score places you in a course that is higher than the one you wish to register for, you may enroll in a lower-level course.
  • After your prerequisite is cleared, please make sure you register for the course. That part will not happen automatically, you will need to go to MyRAMPortal and register yourself in the class.

If you have not heard back with a confirmation within one week after you take the exam, please follow up with the Assessment Center by writing to prereq@ccsf.edu.

Russian Placement Advisor: 

If your test results do not place you definitively, and if you need advice for which course to take based on test results, please contact the Russian Placement Advisor: Yelena Camargo.

Current Enrollment

Prerequisite Clearance

Please read the information on the Prerequisites Clearance page for important information such as requirements, deadlines and contact information.

Take Placement Test

Read all instructions before taking the test:

  • Click on this link to register for the Spanish Placement Test.
  • You will need to create an account at Emmersion by entering your name (as shown on your CCSF registration), your email address, your CCSF Student ID Number (the one that begins with W or @) and a password of your choice.
    • If you do not have a CCSF Student ID Number yet, you will need to apply to CCSF and get a Student ID Number before you can register and before your prerequisite can be cleared.  It is better to get the Student ID Number first if possible.
  • After your account is created you will need to sign in using your email address and password. 
  • Follow the instructions to take the placement exam.
    • Choose the language that you plan to study at CCSF.  You can come back and take an exam for another language later if necessary.  Note that the placement exam is not necessary if you are enrolling in a beginning course (1 or 1A) or a conversation course (the 10-series courses).
    • Make sure that cookies are enabled when you log on (it may not work correctly if you use a browser in Private or Incognito mode).
  • Once you finish the exam your score will be sent to the Assessment Center automatically.  It is not necessary to send a screenshot showing your results.
  • You will receive a confirmation of your prerequisite clearance by email in one week or less.
  • If your placement test score places you in a course that is higher than the one you wish to register for, you may enroll in a lower-level course.
  • After your prerequisite is cleared, please make sure you register for the course. That part will not happen automatically, you will need to go to MyRAMPortal and register yourself in the class.

If you have not heard back with a confirmation within one week after you take the exam, please follow up with the Assessment Center by writing to prereq@ccsf.edu.

Spanish Placement Advisor: 

If your score does not place you definitively, and you need placement advice, please contact the Spanish Placement Advisor, Diana Garcia Denson.