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Kaplan International Tools for English ELS Placement Scores

Kaplan International Tools for English test (ELS Placement Test) scores do not expire. Students may retake the Kaplan International Tools for English tests (ELS Placement Tests) one time per year, based on their last test date. If you have a score that places you in two different categories or have questions on the placement test, contact an advisor for class placement

Kaplan International Tools for English Test Reading Scores

Category Reading Score And Listening score Course Placement
1 500-700   535-700 RCR = Reading Competency Requirement met
R-2, L-1 425-499   535-700 ELS 0443
R-2, L-2 425-499   500-534 ELS 0773 then ELS 0443 OR ESL 0773 and ESL 0443 concurrently
R-3, L-2 350-424   500-534 ELS 0442
R-3, L-3 350-424   425-499 ELS 0772 then ELS 0442 OR ESL 0772 and ESL 0442 concurrently
R-4, L-3 275-349   425-499 ELS 0441
R-4, L-4 275-349   350-424 ELS 0771 then ELS 0441 OR ESL 0771 and ESL 0441 concurrently
5 0-274   0-274 Adult ELA

 

Kaplan International Tools for English Test Grammar/Writing Scores

Category Grammar Score Or Writing Score Course Placement
1  535-700    500-700 English 1101 or 1105 (with RCR met)
2  500-534    425-499 ELS 0553
3  425-499    350-424 ELS 0552
4  275-424    275-349 ELS 0551
5  0-274    N/A

 

Kaplan International Tools for English Test - Listening & Speaking

This listening and speaking test is recommended for students to measure their ability to listen and understand spoken English.

Listening & Speaking Scores

Category Listening Score Or Speaking Score Course Placement
1 500-700   500-700 College-ready
2 425-499   425-499 ELS 0773
3 350-424   350-424 ELS 0772
4 275-349   275-349 ELS 0771
5 0-274   N/A Adult ELA

 

Grammar Scores

Category Grammar Score Course Placement
1 500-700 Grammar Competency Met
2 425-499 ELS 0663
3 350-424 ELS 0662
4 275-349 ELS 0661
5 0-274 Adult ELA

 


Contact Information

Academic and Specialized Testing Center, Glen Ellyn - Main Campus
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2A06/2A08
(630) 942-2401
Email: testing@cod.edu
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