French Placement

Welcome! Students who have taken French before college and plan to continue at Hopkins must take the departmental placement exam, called Webcape, before registering. As it is offered year-round, please take it just before the semester you actually plan to study the language.

Note: Even students who have been awarded AP credit for French must take the placement tests!

If you want to register for French take the departmental placement test online. This multiple-choice test is individualized (self-adjusting to the student’s level) and is not timed. It covers grammar, vocabulary and reading skills. After taking the exam, register for the appropriate course level indicated by your score. Registration is based on the Honor System, sign up directly for your class.

YOU MAY TAKE THE TEST ON-LINE ONLY ONCE.

Please note:
1. No waiver will be allowed based on the online score, you must take the exam during Orientation to receive a waiver. The exams are offered at the Language Laboratory (Krieger 506) on a rolling basis (no need to make an appointment):

2. Students who receive a score placing them in the higher level of French will be directed to a 40-minute Placement Exam II online through WebCT. They will receive their final placement by email a few days after completion of this second test.

Questions regarding the test or your score should be sent to Kristin Cook-Gailloud.

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Last modified: October 13, 2009