Register for the English Placement Test

This announcement will guide you through the mandatory placement process for Freshman English courses. Please follow the steps below.

I. Test Overview

For Whom: All undergraduate freshmen of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Purpose: To determine your placement in freshman English courses and modules. This test is the sole basis for course placement.
Test Type: Oxford Online Placement Test.
Test Format: Online Listening and Reading sections. (No pen or paper needed).

II. Key Dates & Step-by-Step Guide

Please follow these four steps in chronological order:

【STEP 1】 Online Registration (Must be completed within the deadline)

Registration Period: From 09:00, Saturday, August 16, 2025, to 23:59, Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Registration Website: English Placement System
Important Notes:
- Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please read the instructions on the website carefully.
- After the deadline, no late registrations or changes to your test date/session will be accepted for any reason.

【STEP 2】 Take the Test (Choose one session)

Test Dates: Friday, August 29, 2025, or Monday, September 1, 2025.
Location: Computer classrooms at the Computer and Network Center, Cheng-Kung Campus. (Your specific classroom will be shown on the registration system after you register).

What to Bring:
1. A valid ID:
  - International & Overseas Chinese Students: Bring your Freshman's Basic Information Sheet, AND your ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) or Passport.
2. A pair of 3.5mm wired headphones (for the listening section). Please do not bring AirPods or any other brand of Bluetooth earphones.
Before the test: You must read the Test Regulations at the end of this announcement.

【STEP 3】 Check Your Course Module (Confirm your placement result)

Check Time: From 16:00, Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
How to Check: Log in to the "NCKU Course Information & Enrollment System", then click on "My Course Schedule" to find your assigned module.

【STEP 4】 Online Course Selection (Register for your class based on your module)

How to Select: Based on your assigned module, log in to the "NCKU Course Information & Enrollment System" to select your English class.

(Note: The exact start/end times are subject to the Registrar Division's official announcement.)

III. Other Important Information

Registration Confirmation: After registering, you must check your status on the "Check Test Registration Details/Results of Review" page in the placement system. The information on the system is official and final. The email notification is for reference only.
System Lock-out Period: From 23:59 on August 24 until 16:00 on September 2, the placement system will be in view-only mode. You will not be able to register or make changes during this time.
English Course Credit Waivers: If your test score meets the requirements, you may apply for a freshman English credit waiver. Please follow the separate procedure announced by the Foreign Language Center.

IV. Test Regulations

To ensure a fair testing environment, all students must adhere to the following rules:

Check-in and Arrival: Check-in begins 15 minutes before the test starts. You will not be allowed to enter if you are more than 10 minutes late.
Absence: There is no make-up test. You must be on time.
Accompanying Persons: Family and friends are not allowed to wait inside the test building.
Electronic Devices: Mobile phones must be completely turned off before entering. If your phone makes any sound during the test, you will be asked to leave the room.
Test Conduct: The use of pens, paper, personal electronic devices, or opening other computer windows is strictly prohibited. Violators will be reported and have points deducted from their score.
Leaving the Room: If you need to leave the room temporarily for an emergency, you must get permission from a proctor. The time you are away will not be compensated.
Cheating: Any form of cheating or having someone else take the test for you will result in a score of zero and will be handled according to university regulations.