English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment is now offered only in person / on ground at American River College. Students who are interested in taking the 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. Visit Get Started and Apply to learn more.
- Are you a new ESL student?
- Will this be your first semester taking ESL classes?
ESL assessment 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.
ESL faculty and assistants – along with ESL Assessment Services staff – are available to help students complete the ESL assessment process.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Assessment is composed of four parts:
- General and Educational Background Questions
- Reading and Writing Samples
- Sample Homework Assignments and Student Work
- A Placement Essay
For a general overview of the assessment, please look at Information About ESL Assessment.