Arabic Placement Test
Updated April 2023
Overview
The Arabic Placement Test consists of an online test and a face-to-face interview. Please note that the placement test is only available for the fall semester.
For additional information on the Arabic language program, refer to the Arabic Department website. For questions please contact Miguel Perez-Cabello.
Further information about placement testing and the use of placement scores at Yale can be found here.
General Information for Online Testing
Dates for Online Testing
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Placement Tests for Fall 2023 Semester: Monday, July 3 at 9:00 am (EDT) through Monday, July 31 at 12:00 pm noon (EDT).
Results
Unless otherwise noted, placement results are provided in one of the following ways: 1) shown on-screen upon completion of the test, 2) posted to Canvas prior to the start of the semester, or 3) distributed by faculty from the department.
Technical Requirements for Online Testing
Mobile devices are not supported for the online placement tests. You should use a computer with a current version of MacOS or Windows and a recently updated browser. For Mac users, Chrome or Firefox browser is preferred.
Technical Support
Live support for Lingco is available during regular business hours through the chat icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
If you still have problems accessing the test after contacting Lingco, please complete the Placement Test Support Form to request help. Technical support for online tests is available during all Yale workdays. On weekends and holidays, you may expect a response on the next workday. For a list of Official Yale Holidays, check the online calendar.
Academic Honesty
Before taking the placement test, please read Yale College’s policy on academic honesty.
Test Link
After checking that your computer meets the technical requirements above, click the test link below (if you log in outside the stated test dates, the test may be unavailable).