How do I sign up for the placement test?
You should contact the ELP offices, elp@princeton.edu, before the start of academic classes to register for the placement test.

How do I prepare for the placement test?
Because the placement test assesses oral proficiency in English, the best way to prepare is to practice speaking English as much as possible.

If I don’t pass the placement test, how long will it take me to pass the POPT?
There is no real way to predict how long it will take students to pass the POPT. Each student has his/her own aptitude for learning a language and some students will work harder than others. However, experience has shown that most students who score a 4 on the placement test take at least two semesters of formal instruction to pass the POPT.

Can I enroll in ELP classes once I have passed the placement test or the POPT?
We offer weekly discussion groups for students who have passed and would like to improve their oral communication.

What can I do to improve my writing skills?
The ELP does not offer writing classes, however, graduate students may contact the Writing Center for individual help. In addition, they offer discipline and course-specific workshops for student writers. For information, go to their website at web.princeton.edu/sites/writing/