English as a Second Language (ESL) Assessment

English as a Second Language (ESL) placement is done on ground at American River College and remotely in Zoom sessions. Students who are interested in taking the English as a Second Language (ESL) Assessment must be term active at ARC for the current semester or the upcoming semester. To be term active, students must either complete the online application or supplemental enrollment form.

• Are you a new English as a Second Language (ESL) student?
• Will this be your first semester taking English as a Second Language (ESL) classes?

English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement is for initial course placement only. Any student who has started the course sequence will be referred to the ESL Department inside the Language and Communication HomeBase to fill out a Prerequisite Challenge Form.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Assessment is now offered both on ground in the Learning Resource Center and online through the Zoom conferencing application.  English as a Second Language (ESL) faculty and assistants, along with ESL Assessment Services staff, are available to help students complete the English as a Second Language (ESL) Assessment process.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Assessment Information:

• The English as a Second Language (ESL) Assessment is composed of FOUR parts:

• • Part 1 - General and Educational Background Questions
  • Part 2 - Reading and Writing Samples
  • Part 3 - Sample Homework Assignments and Student Work
  • Part 4 - A Placement Essay

For a general overview of the assessment, please look at Information about English as a Second Language (ESL) Remote Assessment.

Where do you want to complete ESL Assessment?

OR