Gain a Global Advantage
“In the world we share with 7 billion people, over 75% don’t understand any English.”
– Lead with Languages Campaign
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The Department of World Languages encourages all students with prior language knowledge to consider the pursuit of a double major, minor or language certificate. Through options such as the placement test and challenge exam, students are able to gain credit for existing skills, providing a jump start for continued language studies.
Step 1: Visit this page for information on how to schedule your exam through Language Testing International. Be sure to review the technical specifications to ensure you are using a compatible device to take the exam.
Step 2: Use the login information emailed to you to take the test at the scheduled time. Please allow up to two hours to complete the test.
Step 3: Allow 24 hours for your score to be entered into the system. Register for the course suggested on your results page.
If you have questions about courses or pursuing a language major, minor or certificate, please email the department at WorldLanguages@boisestate.edu.
Step 1: Visit the testing center website, to schedule your test.
Step 2: Bring your student ID and payment receipt to your scheduled appointment. Please allow up to two hours to complete the test.
Step 3: Allow 24 hours for your score to be entered into the system. Register for the course suggested on your results page.
If you have questions about courses or pursuing a language major, minor or certificate, please email the department at WorldLanguages@boisestate.edu.
Step 1: Please send an email to the faculty member listed below:
Step 2: Register for the course suggested on your results page. If you have questions about courses or pursuing a language major, minor or certificate, please email the department at WorldLanguages@boisestate.edu.
“In the world we share with 7 billion people, over 75% don’t understand any English.”
– Lead with Languages Campaign
Video available with captions and a transcript.
You may take a Challenge Exam for any class below the level of your Placement Exam score. Challenge exams are only given during the first five weeks of Fall and Spring semesters. You must accept the grade that you score on the exam. Grades of A, B or C impact your GPA. Scores of D or F will not be recorded.
Cost: $50 per course (No refunds available)
1. To challenge, fill out the Boise State University Credit for Prior Learning form available online and email the completed form to worldlanguages@boisestate.edu. You will receive a confirmation email from the department informing you of the test proctor.
2. Visit Marketplace to pay the exam fees, $50 per course, non-refundable and send proof of payment to the department email.
3. Once you have made the payment, contact the test proctor to schedule your exam.
4. Take the exam on one of the dates scheduled for the current semester.
5. Grades of A+ through C- will be recorded on your current semester’s transcript for each course that you passed. Grades of D or F will not be recorded.
Note: If you have any questions, please email worldlanguages@boisestate.edu.
Would you like to receive a grade of Pass over a letter grade?
You can receive the credits, applicable to the Foundations Program, but there is no impact on your GPA.
Cost: $20 per course (No refunds available)
1. Complete the Placement exam and enroll in the course indicated by the exam results. Then, pass the course with a grade of C- or higher.
2. To request credit for one or more of the prerequisite courses not taken according to your academic needs, fill out the Boise State University Credit for Prior Learning form available online and email the completed form to worldlanguages@boisestate.
3.Visit Marketplace to pay the course fees, $20 per course, non-refundable and send proof of payment to the department email.
4. A grade of PASS will be recorded on your next semester’s transcript for each course. You must be enrolled for these credits to be posted.
Note: If you have any questions, please email worldlanguages@