ACCUPLACER ESL
Miami Dade College administers the ACCUPLACER ESL as a method to assess students without sufficient English proficiency to take the MDC Placement Test.
ACCUPLACER ESL tests uses a multiple-choice format except for WritePlacer ESL, and essay assessment. There is no time limit for the ESL Reading Skills and ESL Language Use. These multiple-choice subtests are adaptive. Questions are presented based on individual's skill level. The response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question. This means that the questions are chosen for you based on your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level. Because the test works this way, you must answer every question when it is first given. You can change your answer to a particular question before moving on to the next question, but you cannot leave a question out or come back to it later to change your answer. If you do not know the answer to a question, try to eliminate one or more of the choices. Then pick from the remaining choices.
The ACCUPLACER Student Portal allows you to review your test scores, reprint your Individual Score Report (ISR), and send your scores to other institutions. The portal also allows you access practice resources and test taking tutorials. For Steps to Access and Share Your ACCUPLACER Test Scores from the Student Portal view this document. Find out information on understanding your scores here.
Retest Procedure for MDC Programs:
ACCUPLACER ESL scores are valid for one year. If a student does not use these scores for course placement during that time, retesting will be required. For initial placement, students may retest once on the ACCUPLACER ESL complete test battery (ESL Reading Skills, ESL Language Use,and WritePlacer ESL) beginning with ESL Reading Skills. They may retake WritePlacer ESL separately. A retesting fee will apply. Retesting must occur prior to enrollment or by the 100% refund date each semester. Students who have already begun EAP instruction may be referred for retesting on an individual basis by the department chairperson.
Announcing ACCUPLACER’s New Learning Resources
Effective June 20, 2022
ACCUPLACER’s Learning Resources tool will be available to enhance students' educational strengths.
Learning Resources is a free tool that provides thousands of learning exercises to help strengthen students' knowledge and gives faculty and staff the tools to enhance student learning.
Upon completion of ACCUPLACER testing, students are assigned Learning Locator™ codes that will deliver specific materials targeted to the growth areas identified on their Individual Score Reports (ISR). Educators review Learning Resources and use a convenient Assignment Sheet feature to create collections of material individualized for their students.
ACCUPLACER ESL Schedule:
Make an online appointment
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Request a remote test. Examinees must be checked-in and seated by the time scheduled in order to begin the test. Standbys should check-in no later than 2:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 11:00 A.M. on Friday. Examinees will then have adequate time to finish the test in a reasonable period or within the Hours of Operation.
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Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:
Under certain circumstances, arrangements for auxiliary aids and modifications are permissible. The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and experiences for candidates with documented disabilities. These services can include:
- Sign language interpreters
- Adaptive or assistive technology
- Note takers
- and more
An ACCESS representative can help eligible candidates identify and arrange for accommodations that ensure success.
Instructions for Auxiliary Aids and Modifications:
- Candidate presents documentation to ACCESS department.
- ACCESS department intakes documentation.
- Accommodations are determined.
- ACCESS department informs Testing Center about candidate's accommodations.
- Candidate contacts Testing Center to schedule the test with accommodations.
- Testing Center plans for accommodated testing needs.
- Candidate tests.
MDC administers the test at:
