Mandatory placement exams in English composition and Mathematics are administered to all incoming degree-seeking students.
English
As an American international university, John Cabot attaches special importance to skills in written and spoken English. At the beginning of their education at the University, all students are required to take a sequence of courses in English composition and literature, with the goal of developing the ability to think logically, to communicate accurately and clearly, and to appreciate the beauty and force of the English language, as reflected in its rich literary heritage. These skills will be used and reinforced throughout students’careers at the University, and in life-long learning. An English Composition Placement Examination is given to determine the entry level for each entering student in this important sequence of courses.
Mathematics
For information on the Math Placement Test, please click below:
For a sample test, click:
Math Placement Test - (
answer key) Remember that questions on the actual test might vary within the syllabus.
Italian
Students who have already taken Italian and plan to continue at John Cabot University should take the Italian Placement Test before registering for an Italian class. This test is available online year-round; for the most accurate placement recommendation, take it just before the semester you actually plan to study the language.
For detailed information, please read
"How to Register for an Italian Class."
and
"Italian Placement Test FAQs"
For information on Italian language, literature, culture, and film courses, please email the Chair of the Dept. of Modern Languages and Literature, Prof. Federica Capoferri at
fcapoferri@johncabot.edu.
French
If you have already studied French and are planning to continue your study of the language, we strongly recommend that you take our online French Placement Test before coming to JCU in order to ensure that you register for the appropriate course.
To receive instructions on how to take the online placement test, please send an email to placement@johncabot.edu.
For information on French language courses, please email Prof. Corrada Biazzo Curry at cbcurry@johncabot.edu.