NYU Foreign Language Proficiency Exams evaluate knowledge of a foreign language and assign points
equivalent to undergraduate credits at U.S. colleges. Dictionaries and other reference materials may not be used. The test does not require
knowledge of technical terms or specialized vocabulary.
The 12-Point Exam
The 12-point exam tests three skills -- listening, reading, and writing -- that are necessary for
everyday communication tasks. Students are tested on listening comprehension, translation to and from English, and skills in writing in the tested language. Test formats vary and may include short answer, multiple choice, and other types of questions. The 12-point exam is two hours long.
The 16-Point Exam
The 16-point exam is the same as the 12-point exam, except with the addition of a 350-word essay
on a more complex subject. In this section, students are required to write about abstract ideas, support an
argument, hypothesize, and write in longer paragraphs. The 16-point exam is three hours long.
Results
Official exam results will be mailed to the designated
institution up to seven weeks after the test is taken. Students will receive an unofficial copy of the
letter.
For more information about NYU Foreign Language Proficiency Exams, including a list of languages tested, go to www.scps.nyu.edu/trans.
