What is the WESL Placement Test?
The WESL Placement Test is given at the beginning of each semester to each non-native-English speaking student who does not meet the English language requirement for studying at Western Illinois University. Students must take the WESL Placement Test during new student orientation week of the same semester they plan to begin their studies: in August for each Fall semester; in January for each Spring semester; and in late May/early June for the Summer term. Students are not allowed to take the exam earlier than the semester they plan to attend WESL and/or Western Illinois University without written permission from the WESL Director or Assistant Director. Based on your score, you will place into one of three levels and/or be required to take WESL extended course(s). The WESL Placement Test includes a writing, listening, and multiple-choice component that tests reading, grammar, and vocabulary skills.
