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PENNSE (English Placement for Non-Native) - F.A.Q.

What is criteria for PENNSE (Placement Examination for Non-Native Speakers of English)?

The criteria for Placement in ENGL 1300, ENGL 1309, and ENGL 1310 for Non-Native English Speakers are as follows:

ENGL 1300: Below the passing score in the PENNSE
ENGL 1309: A passing score in the PENNSE
ENGL 1310: A passing score in the PENNSE and ENGL 1309 or equivalent

If you have not qualified for placement in ENGL 1309, you should know that the following minimum test scores may also be used for placement in these courses.
You will need to show proof of these scores to your instructor to be allowed to stay in a class.

TOEFL Essay Score:	4.5 or higher
TASP Written:	240
TSWE:	40
ACT English	17 (for tests taken before Oct. 1989; 19 for test after)

For more information regarding prerequisites for English course, please click here.

How long does it take to get the result?

It takes five days to receive your score.