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English as a Second Language (ESL) Students

NOTE: During COVID-19 Social Distancing Protocols we are currently not offering an ESL Assessment. Please call or email using the contact information below, providing your full name, Solano student ID #, and phone number to be added to a contact list when in-person ESL assessments resume.

Call or e-mail us at (707) 864-7101 or counseling@solano.edu.

Students learning English as a second language during childhood, adolescence or as an adult, may participate in the ESL series of tests. There are 3 ESL Tests:

ESL Language Use Test
1. This test determines a student's correct use of English grammar in sentences
2. Number of Questions: 20
3. Average Test Time: 35-40 Minutes
4. May Test: Twice in 3 Years
5. Requirements: Must Take All 3 ESL Tests When Testing
6. Re-Test Waiting Period: 1 Week
ESL Reading Skills Test
1. This test assesses a student's ability to read in English
2. Number of Questions: 20
3. Average Test Time: 35-40 Minutes
4. May Test: Twice in 3 Years
5. Requirements: Must Take All 3 ESL Tests When Testing
6. Re-Test Waiting Period: 1 Week
ESL Sentence Meaning Test
1. This test assesses a student's understanding of sentences written in English
2. Number of Questions: 20
3. Average Test Time: 35-40 Minutes
4. May Test: Twice in 3 Years
5. Requirements: Must Take All 3 ESL Tests When Testing
6. Re-Test Waiting Period: 1 Week