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FIAF Language Center
22 East 60th Street
3rd floor
646 388 6612
languagecenter@fiaf.org

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French Placement Test

Choose appropriate test:
• Adults & Teens (ages 13+)
• Kids (ages 5-12)

You must TAKE the Placement Test if...
... You can introduce yourself in French
... You studied French in high school or college even if that was a few years ago
... You are NOT a complete beginner and have never taken a class at FIAF

The following DO NOT need to take the test:
... Someone who has never studied French before
... Continuing FIAF Students
... Toddlers (ages 1–5), Kids & Teens taking Fun in French, Theater, or Cooking Programs

Adults & Teens (ages 13+)
•	Written Section Complete the written section online. Or download and complete the print version. Online Version (click) Print Version (pdf) Online Version: A FIAF Instructor will evaluate your online submission and contact you for the oral section of the test. Print Version: Download, print, and complete the pdf above. Schedule an appointment at 646-388-6612 and bring the completed written test to the FIAF office (22 East 60th Street, 3rd Floor) for an instructor to evaluate. Check instructor availability here.
•	Oral Section The written test must be followed by a short conversation in French with a FIAF Instructor who will assess your speaking skills and recommend a class that suits your level of French. This conversation can take place on the phone or in person at FIAF. Online Version Test-Takers: We will contact you to schedule the oral test after we have received and evaluated your online written test. Print Version Test-Takers: The oral test will take place at the time when you bring the printed written test to FIAF for evaluation.
•	Walk-in Evaluations You may also take the placement test (written + oral) in person at the Language Center office (22 East 60th Street, 3rd floor) on any Friday (1–5:30pm) or during times specified in this calendar.
•	Class Registration Once the instructor has recommended a class that is perfect for you, you may register either online or in person at FIAF.

Kids (ages 5-12)
•	Written Section Download the pdf below, print it, and have your child complete it. If your child (ages 5+) does not write in French but can speak French then skip the written test and directly take the oral section. Written Test (pdf)
•	Schedule an Appointment Schedule an appointment at 646-388-6612 and bring the completed written test to the FIAF Language Center office (22 East 60th Street, 3rd Floor) for an instructor to evaluate. Check instructor availability here.
•	Oral Section The written test must be followed by a short conversation in French with a FIAF Instructor who will assess your child's speaking skills. We recommend that this oral test take place in person at the Language Center when you bring in the written test for evaluation. Alternatively, the test can take place over the phone (646-388-6612) during times specified in this calendar.
•	Class Registration Once the child has completed both the written and oral sections, the instructor will recommend a class that is suitable for him/her. Register for the recommended class either online or in person at FIAF.