Placement and Promotion
How will I be placed in a level?
During the LCC Check-In Week, you will be required to take three placement tests. The placement test scores will be used to calculate your Placement Score according to the chart below:
|
Placement Tests |
% of Placement Score |
Test Descriptions |
|
CaMLA Test |
50% |
A multiple-choice exam that tests a student’s listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary mastery |
|
Speaking Test |
25% |
An oral examination that tests content, grammar, and fluency |
|
Writing Sample Test |
25% |
A test that evaluates grammar, vocabulary, organization, content, and mechanics |
The Placement Score will be used for initial placement according to the chart below:
|
Level |
Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester Placement Score |
Summer II Semester Placement Score |
|
1 |
0 - 26 |
0 - 35 |
|
2 |
27 - 43 |
36 - 51 |
|
3 |
44 - 58 |
52 - 65 |
|
4 |
59 - 71 |
66 - 76 |
|
5 |
72 - 81 |
77 - 83 |
|
6 |
82 - 100 |
84 - 100 |
For example, you scored a 75 on the CaMLA Test, an 80 on the Speaking Test, and a 66 on the Writing Sample:
| 75 x 50% = 37.5 | |
| + | 80 x 25% = 20 |
| + | 66 x 25% = 16.5 |
| 37.5 + 20 + 16.5 = 74 |
The Placement Score is 74, therefore you would be placed in Level 5.
How do I get promoted to the next level?
Your promotion will depend on your Promotion Score. The promotion test scores will be used to calculate your Promotion Score according to the chart below:
|
Promotion Tests |
% of Promotion Score |
Test Descriptions |
|
Teacher Evaluation Score |
33% |
A score that shows your performance in class. |
|
MTELP |
33% |
A multiple-choice exam that tests a student’s listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary mastery |
|
Writing Sample Test |
33% |
A test that evaluates grammar, vocabulary, organization, content, and mechanics |
In order to progress to the next level (or graduate), students must achieve both of the following:
- a final course grade of C (73%) or higher in each area (oral skills, reading, and writing and structure); and
- a Promotion Score in the next higher level (see below)
|
Level |
Promotion Score |
|
1 |
0 - 26 |
|
2 |
27 - 43 |
|
3 |
44 - 58 |
|
4 |
59 - 71 |
|
5 |
72 - 81 |
|
6 |
82 - 100 |
|
G (Completed Level 6 and Graduated) |
85 - 100 |
For example, you scored an 85 on the Teacher Evaluation, an 80 on the MTELP, and an 81 on the Writing Sample Test:
| 85 x 33% = 28 | |
| + | 80 x 33% = 26 |
| + | 85 x 33% = 28 |
| 28 + 26 + 28 = 82 |
The Promotion Score is 82. Therefore, you would be promoted to Level 6.
I successfully completed Level 6 in the LCC. Do I have to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores when I apply for UH?
Students who have successfully completed Level 6 in the LCC are not required to present a TOEFL or an IELTS score when seeking admission to undergraduate programs and a growing number of graduate programs at the University of Houston.