CELS administers English language proficiency assessments for over 1,000 students and visiting scholars per year, including:

• English Language Placement test for all new Parsons, Jazz and Lang students whose first language is not English, to assess their need for language support. For more information on this policy for Parsons students click here. If you have questions about admissions policies for international students click here.

• Proof of language proficiency for Visiting Scholars (for J-1 eligibility). To schedule a language assessment interview fill out this form.

• Proficiency assessment for admission to degree programs upon request by Admission Officer.

For questions about testing, please contact Jeremy Scott, scottj@newschool.edu