International Student Language Proficiency Testing

International F-1 students whose first language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency with their applications. A list of accepted exams and other ways to satisfy the proficiency requirement can be found on the International Center website. 

Applicants who do not already have a way to satisfy the language proficiency requirement can take the Accuplacer English test. The test is free of charge.

Please note, the Accuplacer English score is not used as your course placement. Once admitted to BHCC, international students will need to take the Guided Self-Placement Survey to select an English course.

Scoring Requirements and Study Materials

The test consists of an essay test (Accuplacer WritePlacer or the Accuplacer WritePlacer ESL) and a reading comprehension test.

For direct acceptance to the major of your choice you need a minimum of one of the scores below.

  • Accuplacer WritePlacer ESL 3 or higher with an Accuplacer ESL Reading score of 60 or higher OR
  • Accuplacer WritePlacer ESL 4 or higher with an Accuplacer ESL Reading score of 200 or higher OR
  • Accuplacer WritePlacer 0 or higher with an Accuplacer Next Generation Reading score of 200 or higher

View the scoring chart.

Make an appointment for the Accuplacer English Test

If you score below the scores above, we will offer you a conditional admission and you can start with our Intensive English Program and after you complete that you can transition to your academic major.

In order to be considered valid, Accuplacer English scores must be less than 2 years old.

Study materials and sample questions can be found at studentportal.accuplacer.org.

Once admitted to BHCC, international students will need to take the Guided Self-Placement Survey to register for an English course and you will also need to complete the Math assessment requirements.

Make an Appointment

The Accuplacer English test is free. 

Use this link to make an on-campus testing appointment.

If you are not currently in the U.S. and need to test remotely, contact the International Center: international@bhcc.edu