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In-Person Assessment Information

  • Sign up: Submit the confirmation form at the bottom of this page to access the scheduling page. You can sign up for ESL Assessment sessions three weeks in advance. You will receive an email confirmation with information about your session after you schedule your appointment.
  • Location: In-person assessments are held in the Learning Resource Center. Plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before your scheduled time. If you arrive late, then you will have to reschedule.
  • Duration: Allow up to two hours to complete your in-person ESL assessment.
  • Proctored by: In-person sessions are led by ESL faculty.
  • Accessibility accommodations: If you feel like you have a disability or have a verified disability and need accommodations for English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment, then email the Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Office at dsps@arc.losrios.edu before you schedule an ESL assessment. If you have an accommodation on file and choose to assess without accommodations, then you may not be given an extra assessment attempt with accommodations within a timely manner.

2024 Sessions

Date Time
Friday, August 16, 2024 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday, August 19, 2024 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, August 29 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday, August 30 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 3 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday, September 6 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday, September 9 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, September 12 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Monday, September 16 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Friday, September 27 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday, September 30 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, October 10 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 15 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday, October 21 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, October 24 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Monday, October 28 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Friday, November 1 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday, November 4 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, November 7 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, November 12 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday, November 15 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday, November 18 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, November 21 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Monday, December 2 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Thursday, December 5 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 10 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday, December 16 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesday, December 17 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Assessment Results

Invalid Attempts and Reassessment

During your assessment test, you are not allowed to get English language help from a dictionary, cell phone, smart device, website, or person. Students who get unauthorized English language help will not receive placement results and will have to wait 30 calendar days to reassess.

A student may complete the ESL Assessment process at American River College one additional time, after a 30-calendar-day waiting period from their first assessment.

How to Prepare

Students should:

  • Be available for up to 2 hours to complete the assessment process.
  • Bring a valid photo ID (school or government-issued), such as:
    • Driver's license
    • High school ID card
    • College ID card
    • State or federal ID card
    • Passport
    • Tribal ID card
    • Green card
    • Naturalization card or certificate of citizenship

Confirmation