Testing Information

MSN-ESLAT

The University of Wisconsin-Madison ESL assessment test (MSN-ESLAT) test is conducted online through Canvas, the University’s online learning platform. Please note that the exam given through Canvas includes only Reading & Writing, not Listening. For details on the ESLAT, please visit: https://esl.wisc.edu/international-students/placement/

For more information on UW-Madison Placement Testing Information, please go to: https://exams.wisc.edu/placement/uw-madison-students.php

Questions? Email: askesl@english.wisc.edu

2024 SPEAK TEST

The SPEAK Test is available and will be proctored through Honorlock in a Canvas course. Departments must register students in advance. For more information go to https://esl.wisc.edu/ita-training/speak

The IELTS test is an English-language proficiency test accepted by an increasing number of universities in the United States. Our regular academic classes will prepare you for the IELTS test by covering all the skills you need to succeed in an academic environment. We do not offer specific IELTS prep classes nor have an IELTS center on site.

For details about the test, go to https://www.ielts.org/en-us

TOEFL is the most widely-accepted English-language proficiency test in the United States. Our regular academic classes will prepare you for the TOEFL test by covering all the skills you needs to succeed in an academic environment. We do not offer specific  TOEFL prep classes nor have a TOEFL center on site.

For details about the test, go to http://www.ets.org/toefl