Advisory Placement Testing for Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish

Students, did you know that if you have a previous background in Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish, you may take an "Advisory placement test" to determine which course would be the best for you to enroll in. In addition, based on the result and after consultation with a test advisor,you may sign up to earn extra units based on the previous study. How does this work? For example, if the test and advisor recommend you enroll in German 2, you take that course and upon completion of German 2 with a grade of A or B, City College will award you units for both German 1 and 2 (5 units per course for a total of 10 units).

For details on the placement tests and the awarding of additional units, click on the appropriate link: Chinese (Mandarin)

• For Chinese, please note: The score of the CPT is used for advisory purposes ONLY. 

• The CCSF Chinese Language Program does NOT issue any certification of Chinese language competency/proficiency based on the score of the CPT. 

• Students may NOT use the result of the CPT to fulfill any high school, college, or university course requirements. 

• Students may NOT use the result of the CPT for the purpose of transferring to another college or university. 

• Students may NOT use the result of the CPT for the purpose of fulfilling job requirements. 

The Chinese Placement Advisory test is administered in the Language Center; its Spring 2012 schedule will be announced here.

The French, German, and Spanish advisory placement tests may be taken wherever you have internet access, or you can use the Language Center facilities: French, German, Japanese,  Spanish