Adult English Placement Test

We do our best to see that our students are always placed at the correct level at our school so that they can fulfill their maximum potential. To ensure this, all students must take the placement test at registration to determine their level of proficiency. 

The Philadelphia English Language Institute placement test consists of a paper-and-pencil, skill-based written test as well as an oral interview. 

The written test is 45-minutes long and consists of a multiple-choice reading and grammar questions. There is also a writing task.

The oral interview takes 5-10 minutes and consists of a picture-based structured interaction with a teacher.

Placement test results inform student level placement. Students will be notified of their level by email a few days before the new term starts.

• Placement test is mandatory to new students.
• Placement test can only be taken in person.
• The entire test-taking process takes about an hour.
• The placement test is only administered during the registration period. 

During the placement test students may not: 

1. Use headphones or any electronic devices.
2. Talk to another test-taker.
3. Share test answers

If you have any questions, contact us at (215)745-0243 or admissions@pelischool.org