Assessment Center
ESL COURSES REQUIRE AN Assessment
If you have completed ESL courses at another community college, meet with a counselor online during drop-in hours.Schedule a counseling appointment today.
Online ESL Placement
All incoming Credit ESL students are required to take the ESL Placement assessment, which includes listening, reading, and a writing component that is given in a computer format.
Requesting ESL Placement Assessment
To expedite your request for the ESL Placement assessment, please follow these directions:
1. Students must have a SJCC ID number to register for the exam. If you are a new student, you must apply to become a SJCC student.

ENGLISH & MATH PLACEMENT TESTS ARE NO LONGER MANDATORY
Please take the "Self-Guided Placement" using your high school cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Go to Self-Service and select "Self-Guided Placement" on the Student Menu.
Self-Service (formerly MyWeb)
Watch the video about AB705
Assembly Bill 705
AB 705 is a bill signed by the Governor on October 13, 2017 that took effect on January 1, 2018.