Placement Test

We ensure that our students are always placed at the correct level at our school, are content in their class, and fulfill their maximum potential. To this purpose, all students must take the placement test to determine their level of proficiency. 

The Philadelphia English Language Institute placement test consists of a paper-and-pencil, skill-based written test as well as an oral interview. 

The written test is 30-minutes long and consists of a multiple-choice reading, grammar, and vocabulary test as well as a writing task.

The oral interview takes 5-10 minutes and consists of a picture-based structured interaction with a teacher.

Placement test results inform student level placement. Students will be notified of their level by email a few days before the new term starts.

• Placement test is mandatory to either new or returning students.
• Placement test should be taken in person.
• Students can schedule to take the placement test during the enrollment period.
• The entire enrollment and placement process takes about an hour and a half.

During the placement test students may not: 

1. Use headphones or any electronic devices.
2. Talk to another test-taker.
3. Share test answers

To enroll and take the placement test, please call or email us: (215)745-0243 info@psolschool.org