Spanish Proficiency Exam

The Spanish placement test is given by appointment only. Please call 226-4301 or 226-4206 for appoinment information. Computerized proficency for Spanish is required for all Spanish courses above SPA101, unless you verify proof of prerequisite with the Office of Admissions with one of the following:

Transferable college credits in Spanish with a grade of "C" or better within the 5 years previous to date of enrollment.

A record within the last two years of previous proficiency assessment at CCC.

Spanish test scores placement:

Reading Level 1

23 or below: SPA 101
24 to 30: SPA 102
31 to 35: SPA 201

To place into SPA 202, the Reading Level 2 exam must be completed as well.

Reading Level 2

21 or below: place into SPA 201
22 or higher: place into SPA 202 If score is higher than 30, see Department Chair for placement.

For information on testing accommodations, click here.

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