You do not need to take a placement test if you:
- Never studied German in high school, and do not speak German at home. You can enroll in any section of first-year German I (GER 1001).
The German language program’s placement test is designed to help incoming students determine what level course to begin at.
You do not need to take a placement test if you:
You do need to take the placement test if you:
Currently, GW accepts the Advanced Placement (AP) exam and the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam.
Advanced Placement Exam: The College Board offers an Advanced Placement exam in German Language. Credit for AP exams is subject to change. Please see the GW Bulletin for AP credit information.
International Baccalaureate Exam: The International Baccalaureate Organization offers German exams at two levels, A1 and B. Credit for IB exams is subject to change. Please see the GW Bulletin for IB credit information.
At this time, GW does not accept credit for the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or SAT II exams. However, the score may help determine your level. Contact the director of the German language program with any questions.