ESL Guided Self-Placement Assessment

First Name

Last Name

AVC Student ID Number

AVC Student Email

What is your highest level of completed education?

post-graduate university studies

college or university courses

high school or GED

middle school

elementary school

I don’t know

Where did you complete your highest level of education?

in a United States university

in a university in my home country

in a United States high school

In a high school in my home country

elementary or middle school

I don’t know

What was your GPA (Grade Point Average) in your last course(s)?

4.0 (an “A” grade; 90%-100%)

3.0 (a “B” grade; 80%-89%)

2.0 (a “C” grade; 70%-79%)

1.0 (a “D” grade; 60%-69%)

0.0 (an “F” grade: 0%-59%)

I don’t know

Which of these looks like your English-speaking level?

I can easily discuss most topics, express my opinions, and support my views.

I can usually discuss most topics, express my opinions, and support my personal views.

I can have a conversation about common issues and current events.

I can talk about my basic life story and present situation.

I can only talk about very basic topics (my name, home country, home address).

I don’t know

Which of these looks like your English writing level?

I can write a two to three-page 10-paragraph composition on most topics, express my opinions, and support my views.

I can write a five-paragraph essay on most topics, express my opinions, and support my personal views.

I can write a complete one-page, three-paragraph essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion

I can write a complete paragraph with five related sentences.

I can write only one or two complete sentences.

I don’t know.

Which of these looks most like your English?

Although my English is still developing, I believe that someday it will be greatly admired by my family members and loved ones

My English is still growing; however, as I continue to study, I will experience greater success.

If my English improves, I will have a more successful life.

I need better English for a better life.

I need English.

I don’t know

What is your highest English goal?

To transfer from AVC to get a university (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral) degree

To get an Associate’s degree or certificate at AVC

To get a better job/career

To have better communication

To have a better life

I don’t know

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ESL Guided Self-Placement Assessment