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CLEP Exams

College Level Examination Program


CLEP exams let you test out of introductory courses and move to more advanced courses sooner, saving time toward your degree.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a test that evaluates your knowledge of a foreign language (currently available: French, German & Spanish).

  • Students who want to:

    • waive their University world language requirement and/or
    • get college credit (up to 12!) and/or
    • get ahead in the major or minor (see below)

  • For French:

    • a score of 50 will be equivalent to 6 introductory credits, i.e., FRE 110 and FRE 111
    • a score of 59 will be equivalent to 12 credits (the 6 above + FRE 210 and FRE 211)

    For Spanish:

    • a score of 50 will be equivalent to 6 introductory credits, i.e., SPA 110 and SPA 111
    • a score of 63 will be equivalent to 12 credits (the 6 above + SPA 210 and SPA 211)

     

    If Majoring in Spanish or Minoring in Spanish or French,

    The French minor consists of 15 credits above FRE 111, of which 6 can be CLEP credits

    The Spanish minor consists of 15 credits above SPA 111, of which 6 can be CLEP credits

    The World Languages & Cultures minor consists of 9 credits above the 111 level in one language, and 6 credits (introductory or otherwise) in another language.  For either one, 6 CLEP credits can be applied.

    The Spanish major consists of 36 credits above the 111 level, of which 6 can be CLEP credits

    For example:  If you score high enough in the CLEP, you need only 3 more classes to get a minor, or 10 more classes for a Spanish major.

  • It will depend on the extent of your exposure to the language, how long ago that was and how much you remember.  There are test preparation books at many public libraries or available for purchase online.

  • You can take it at Eastern and many other locations throughout the state.  As of 2022, the CLEP costs $109 ($89 for the test, $20 to get the College Board to send the results).

  • For more information, visit the CLEP College Board. 

    Advance with Spanish

    Avanza con tus conocimientos de español