Advanced Testing
Remote Testing
Remote testing is available; see below for more information on how to access Reading, Writing, and Math placements. To see if other tests are available remote, email testing@elgin.edu.
On-Campus Testing
If you do not have access to complete testing remotely, we offer limited, appointment-only testing on-campus. Register for on-campus testing. The Testing Center is located at 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, Building B, Room 115.
Currently, Testing Services does not offer test preparation workshops but offers asynchronous prep materials. For questions, please contact testing@elgin.edu or call 847-214-7150.
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Earn your degree and reach your career goals faster. At ECC, you can earn up to 50 percent of the credit hours for your degree or certificate by demonstrating prior knowledge through proficiency.
Advanced Placement Tests
If you took AP tests at your high school, you may be able to fulfill ECC course requirements and earn credit. Check our AP credit charts for details.
College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a group of nationally standardized tests offered by appointment at the ECC Testing Center during regular hours. These computerized tests are usually best suited for those with considerable academic and life experiences.
ECC Proficiency Program
If you’ve earned proficiency credit at another accredited institution, ECC may accept those credits if:
- The credit applies to the degree or certificate you intend to complete at ECC, and
- The institution recorded the proficiency credit on your official transcript.
Modern Language Proficiency
If you are a heritage speaker and/or you have previous knowledge of the language, you are encouraged to consider seeking proficiency credit. Talk to an academic advisor about which language courses you need. If you are not sure which courses to seek proficiency credit for, you should take the WebCAPE first for an initial placement assessment.
Download proficiency request form to learn more.
IB Diploma Programme (DP)
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme subject tests may be used to fulfill ECC course requirements in a variety of areas. Download a guide to assessment to learn more about your IB diploma and college admission.
| IB Diploma Programme Test | Score | ECC Course Alignment | Additional ECC Course Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language A: Literature SL | 4 | LIT 201 | - |
| Language A: Literature HL | 4 | LIT 201 | - |
| Language A: Language and Literature SL | 4 | LIT 223 | - |
| Language A: Language and Literature HL | 4 | LIT 223 | - |
| Literature and Performance SL | 4 | LIT 202 | - |
| Geography SL | 4 | GEO 116 | - |
| Geography HL | 4 | GEO 116 | - |
| Psychology SL | 4 | PSY 100 | - |
| Psychology HL | 4 | PSY 100 | - |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology SL | 4 | ATR 120 | - |
| Social and Cultural Anthropology HL | 4 | ATR 120 | - |
| Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL | 4 | BIO 234 - 1 credit | BIO 234 - Special Topics in Biology - 1 credit |
| Classical Languages SL | 4 | INS 280 Non-Traditional Language I | - |
| Classical Languages HL | 4 | INS 281 Non-Traditional Language II | - |
| Language B SL | 4 | 4-5 CHN, FRN, GRM, ITN, JPN OR SPN 101 & 102 | *6-7 CHN, FRN, GRM, ITN, JPN OR SPN 201 |
| Language B HL | 4 | 4-6 CHN, FRN, GRM, ITN, JPN OR SPN 102 & 201 | *7 CHN, FRN, GRM, ITN, JPN OR SPN 202 |
| Language abinititio SL | 4 | 4-5 CHN, FRN, GRM, ITN, JPN OR SPN 101 & 102 | *6-7 CHN, FRN, GRM, ITN, JPN OR SPN 201 |
| Global Politics SL | 4 | 4-7 POS 141 | - |
| Global Politics HL | 4 | 4-7 POS 251 | - |
| History SL | 4 | 4-7 HIS 100 | - |
| History HL | 4 | 4-7 HIS 152 | - |
| Philosophy SL | 4 | 4-7 HUM 118 | - |
| Philosophy HL | 4 | 4-7 HUM 118 | - |
| World Religions SL | 4 | 4-7 HUM 204 | - |
| Dance SL | 4 | THE 150 | - |
| Dance HL | 4 | THE 150 | - |
| Film SL | 4 | ART 130 | - |
| Film HL | 4 | ART 130 | - |
| Music SL | 3 | MUS 205 | - |
| Music HL | 3 | MUS 205 | - |
| Theatre SL | 4 | 4-7 THE 100 | - |
| Theatre HL | 4 | 4-7 THE 100 | - |
| Visual Arts SL | 4 | 4-7 ART 290: Topics in Art | - |
| Visual Arts HL | 4 | 4-7 ART 290: Topics in Art | - |
| Biology SL | 4 to 7 | BIO 110 | - |
| Biology HL | 4 to 7 | BIO 110 | - |
| Chemistry SL | 4 | CHM 101 | - |
| Chemistry HL | 4 | CHM 112 | 6-7 CHM 142 |
| Design Technology SL | 4 to 7 | IMT 203 | - |
| Design Technology HL | 4 to 7 | IMT 203 | - |
| Environmental Systems and Societies SL | 4 | APS 290 | - |
| Physics SL | 5 and up | 5: PHY 101 | - |
| Physics HL | 5 and up | 5: PHY 101 and PHY 102 | - |
| Further Mathematics HL | 4-7 | MTH102 and MTH114 | - |
| Further Mathematics HL | 6-7 | MTH190 | - |
| Mathematical Studies SL | 4-7 | MTH 102 | - |
| Mathematics SL | 4-7 | MTH102 and MTH112 | - |
| Mathematics HL | 4-7 | MTH102 and MTH112 | - |
| Mathematics HL | 6-7 | MTH 114 | - |
| Business Management SL | 4 to 7 | BUS 100 | - |
| Business Management HL | 4 to 7 | BUS 100 | - |
| Economics SL | 4 to 7 | ECN 101 | - |
| Economics HL | 4 to 7 | ECN 201 and ECN 202 | - |
| Information Technology in a Global Society SL | 4 | CIS 229 (2 credits) | - |
| Information Technology in a Global Society HL | 4 | CIS 229 (2 credits) | - |
| Computer Science SL | 4 to 7 | CIS 110 | - |
| Computer Science HL | 4 to 7 | CIS 121 and CIS 223 | - |
State Seal of Biliteracy
A State Seal of Biliteracy designated on a high school transcript may be used to earn proficiency credit in a language other than English. The State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes the completion of two years of high school language coursework. The courses for which a student can receive college credit based on the Seal of Biliteracy is denoted with a proficiency code in the catalog.
Contact
Testing Center
Building B, Room B115
847-214-7150
Fax: 847-608-5474
testing@elgin.edu
Please note: Starting September, the testing center will be closed Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for a weekly department meeting.