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Enrollment Requirements
With these few basic requirements you can begin studying right away.
We will assist you during the entire enrollment process and make sure you understand the requirements and expectations we set for our students.
If you are wylling to learn and follow some basic rules you will succeed.
As a student You will have access to a school advisor to help you in every step of the way.
You can start in three simple steps
Take the placement test
Take the placement test
Take the placement test
The full test and interview takes less than two hours to complete.
Enroll
Take the placement test
Take the placement test
Ready to start? Bring in your documents, choose your payment plan and enroll.
Start studying
Take the placement test
Start studying
Start classes, you can begin with an easier elective class even before the start date. It's always a good idea to review what you've learned
Information
What do I need to enroll?
New students must fill out the application form in the school office and have a state issued valid photo ID, a driver's license or a passport as well as payment for classes.
A placement test is required of all new students and re-enrolled students.
Visit the school during our regular office hours and speak with an adviser.
Even if you speak very little English, the test is required.
When do classes start? Are there semesters?
Class start dates are available upon completion of the placement test. Generally, a new Level 1 group starts every month.
Enrollment for levels 2 and above are every two and four months. Check start dates with a member of staff.
Extra practice classes (Electives) are available all year, and new students may begin these classes upon registration.
Each level consists of 32 lessons that are spread out over four months. Start and end dates may vary.
English as a Foreign or Second Language
Continuing Education Courses
Our courses designed to help you communicate better in English
- Practice and Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing, grammar and vocabulary.
- Learn to communicate, in English, in a stress-free, friendly environment.
- To enroll you must first have an interview with one of our staff and take a placement test for $20.
- Extra practice, grammar, conversation, pronunciation and culture classes are free for students
- Students of all ages welcome (adults & mature teens)
- Small classes with individualized attention are available
- Certificate awarded upon successful completion of each level
Promotional Group Classes
Study Hall for Self-Study– 2:00pm to 4:00pm
*Students have access to library, books and resources; free Wi-Fi, computers and copy machine ($25c per page)
**Access to computers may be limited if there are testing or tutoring sessions in progress.
For more information or to register, contact our school office:
The Philadelphia School of Languages: Northeast
7708 Castor Ave, Philadelphia PA 19152
(215)745-0243 or info@psolschool.org
Student Registration
Additional Information
New students must fill out the application form in the school office and have a state issued valid photo ID, a driver's license or a passport as well as payment for classes.
A placement test ($20) is required of all new students and re-enrolled students.
There is no need to schedule the placement test. Please visit the school during our regular office hours and speak with a representative.
Listening test - 15 minutes
Reading Test - 30 minutes
General Test - 50 minutes
Oral/Speaking Test 10-15 minutes
Bringing an interpreter or friend who speaks English is recommended but not necessary.
Enrollment and proficiency exams are available to anyone
Placement Test
English Proficiency Exam
English Proficiency Exam
Student registration process
All students must take an initial placement test to determine the level and proficiency. We ensure that our students are always placed at the correct level at our school.
Placing students into an appropriate English class is an essential priority for our staff, and we work hard to ensure that the learner is content in their class and is fulfilling their maximum potential.
The Philadelphia School of Languages placement test consists of a multiple choice grammar section as well as a listening and speaking section administered by school staff.
English Proficiency Exam
English Proficiency Exam
English Proficiency Exam
English Proficiency Exam
The Philadelphia School of Languages is an approved testing site of the International English Language Proficiency Test is the preferred English proficiency assessment tool of The Philadelphia School of Languages, and the school uses the International English Language Proficiency Test Academic to assess the l language proficiency level and progress of our students.
The International English Language Proficiency Test Academic is also a valued tool that helps the student and our school determine the learner’s proficiency and progress. All students of any level are welcomed and encouraged to take the Academic International English Language Proficiency Test. However, our school has recently implemented that all Level 7 students or higher are required to take the International English Language Proficiency Test Academic Test to receive their certificate of completion at the end of the course.
The structure of the international English Language Proficiency TestAcademic comprises of five areas: grammar, listening, reading, writing and speaking. The test takes 90 minutes to complete.
The test gives students an in-depth analysis of students’ English language abilities based on the CEFR Framework.
Test scores range from 0.0 (Beginner) to 6.0 (Mastery). The grammar, listening and reading sections are multiple-choice and graded automatically by iTEP software. Native English speaking or ESL-trained professionals correct the writing and speaking parts using a standardized scoring rubric.
Students will receive an overall assessment score as well as be able to see their results in each category. It breaks down results and identifies the student’s ability level from beginner to mastery. Students will receive descriptions of their abilities, and it will display the examinee’s strengths and weaknesses. We measure student' progress and our school and identify areas where improvement is needed.
The International English Language Proficiency Test also has a chart to compare how an iTEP score translates to other language assessments such as the TOEFL iBT and IELTS.
We offer an international English language proficiency test used by many universities and colleges as a tool to assess incoming students and monitor existing students for continued progress.
Students may use their International English Language Proficiency Test (ITEP) scores to see how well they will fare when taking the TOEFL or IELTS Test. It is a handy tool for creating learning strategies to improve your English Skills.
The cost of the iTEP Academic Test is $65.