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Language Proficiency Exams

What is the difference between a Language PLACEMENT Exam and a Language PROFICIENCY Exam?

Language Placement Exams are the deciding factor when it comes to the level of Spanish at which you will begin your college career. New students to UW-Madison generally take these exams at SOAR. More information on Language Placement Exams can be found on the Testing & Evaluation Services website:
http://testing.wisc.edu/

Language Proficiency Exams are given by UW-Madison Department of Spanish & Portuguese faculty to students who need to demonstrate proficiency in either the Spanish or Portuguese language for UW-Madison degree programs and/or grant and fellowship applications (e.g., Fulbright, Nave, FLAS fellowshps). Students should download the forms below and contact one of the following faculty to request a test::
Catherine Stafford
Paola Hernández
Marcelo Pellegrini
and Kathryn Sanchez

Click here to download the Exam Forms.