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ESL Placement Test

The ESL placement test is an online English language placement test offered through Versant, which evaluates your English language level. It will test your four language abilities, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. The test takes approximately 50 minutes to be completed and can be taken from any location, through a computer with a speaker, microphone, and stable internet connection.

After admission you will receive an email in your Bruinmail from ‘ScoreKeeper’ with information on accessing your test. You will have two weeks from receiving that email to complete your test. Once you have started your test you must complete it within 24 hours and in one sitting.

If you did not receive an email or have questions regarding your test, please contact the ESL Department at 801-957-3341. For questions or support in Spanish please call 801-957-3337 or 801-957-3345.

Pretesting Instructions

How to access your scores

You will need your Test Identification Number (TIN). It is located on the top left of your screen when you log into your test. You may also receive a separate email from ScoreKeeper that includes your TIN.

To check your score report, you need to go to this link: https://www.pearson.com/languages/en-ca/test-takers/ versant-by-pearson/score-lookup.html. Score Lookup” in your web browser.

You can also search “Versant Score Lookup” in your web browser. Click the first link and put in your TIN. You will receive an overall score and a score for four individual skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). You will also receive tips on how to improve each skill.

Retest

If you would like to go through the process again, it will cost $25 and is non-refundable. We have strict retesting guidelines listed below:

  • You can retake the ESL exam once per semester and are required to wait 24 hours between attempts.

If you have questions regarding your eligibility, please contact us at 801-957-4673. For questions or support in Spanish please call 801-957-3337 or 801-957-3345. If you would like to retest, and you are ready, send your request to TestingServices@slcc.edu.