To simplify the registration process for German language classes, students do not need to take a placement test. Please follow the guidelines below to be placed in the class that’s right for you.
- If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for German 1010.
- If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels German test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
- If you have previous study or knowledge of German, please complete the Language Placement Form. Log in with your Tulane email and student ID number. Honors Students who do not yet have a Tulane email address, please contact the faculty advisor listed below to discuss your language placement.
If you are a native speaker of German, speak German at home, grew up speaking German, or have significant community or other exposure to German, and wish to test out of the NTC language requirement you can the Language Proficiency Exam (LPE)
Language Proficiency Exam (LPE) evaluates the student's ability to read and listen, speak, and write at the Intermediate-Mid level (as defined by ACTFL). Some languages proficiencies are measured at different levels. LPE is provided by Avant Assessment. Incoming first year students: Please note that you will not be able to take the proficiency test until you officially begin your first semester at Tulane. Note: All communications will be sent to your Tulane email address.
Language proficiency testing is available for students who are candidates to test out of the Newcomb-Tulane College Core Curriculum language requirement. The test is also available to students and university community members that would like an official assessment of their language ability. The Language Learning Center credentials with the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
For more information about this test, please refer to the Language Learning Website- For any other questions about placement, the program or curriculum, please contact Professor Pia Köstner at Reveal Email Address