French Placement Guidelines
- If you have never previously studied and have no previous knowledge, register for FREN1010.
- If you have taken or plan to take an AP, IB, or Cambridge A-Levels French test, complete this form, and your Academic Advisor will assist you with placement and registration.
- If you are a native speaker of French, speak French at home, grew up speaking French, or have significant community or other exposure to French, please contact Dr. Charles A. Mignot, PhD, the Director of the French Language Program, for advising.
- All other students, please follow these steps to access the French Placement Test:
- Go to the French Placement Test Taking Information page.
- The French Placement Test is multiple-choice and covers self-evaluation, grammar, and reading. The test is designed to give you several opportunities to answer questions at different levels of skills. Plan on taking 15-45 minutes for the test.
- Set up your profile using your Tulane student ID number. Use your Tulane student ID number for the Test Taker ID on your profile.
- You can view your Avant score upon completion of the test. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL REGARDING YOUR PLACEMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL Reveal Email Address.