The registration process takes about 1 hour for new students. It includes a 10 minute oral interview to help us place you in the correct level. You should speak as much as possible.

This appointment is English Screening for prospective J1 Scholars.This 20- to 25-minute assessment is designed to determine whether your level of English oral proficiency is sufficient to be accepted as a J-1 exchange scholar. It measures your ability to communicate in English in an academic setting and present information in your academic area.
Directions:
Task 1: A Brief Conversation
(Speaking Time: 5-7 minutes of conversation with your proctor)
When the proctor begins recording, you will be asked to say your name, EID, and department. Be prepared to discuss topics such as your daily life, your studies, your opinions on topics, and your future plans.


Task 2: Explain what you will be doing at UT Austin
(Speaking Time: 3-5 minutes, followed by 2-3 minutes of Q&A)

Tell us about the work that you will be doing during your time at UT Austin. Choose one of the below to talk about:
a) If you will be conducting research, explain your work in a simple way to someone outside of your field.
OR
b) If you will be teaching, what course will you be teaching? Describe a basic concept that your students will need to learn.

Prepare ONE visual (1 slide only!) that you will screenshare to support your explanation.

You may use an outline or notes, but DO NOT READ. Look up at your computer camera as much as possible.

After your explanation, we will ask you some questions about your research or teaching.


Task 3: Explanation of a Visual (graph, pie charts, infographic)
(Prep Time: 2 minutes; Speaking Time 2-3 minutes)

We will screenshare a graph or chart on a general topic (such as technology or education). We often use infographics from sites such as https://www.statista.com/chartoftheday/

You should
• Provide a general overview of the basic elements in the visual.
• Identify a few specific trends or points that you find interesting (no need to describe every data point in minute detail!).
• Offer an interpretation of the data. You can also comment on how this data relates to you and/or what is not included or unclear to you.

Note: The raters will be listening to your English and are not so concerned about the content of any conclusions you may draw.

On the next screen, please choose your testing month in the drop-down menu.

Once you have received a Zoom link from your proctor, please do not reschedule unless you have a TRUE emergency.

This appointment is for ITA or J-Hold screening. Please indicate which assessment(s) you are taking.

The ITA assessment is for any international student who will be appointed in a student contact position. Your department must pre-approve you for this assessment by entering you in the ITA database. If your department has not entered you into the ITA database, you will be allowed to take the exam, but you must pay the $80 assessment fee yourself. If your department paid for your initial assessment, but you did not pass, you must pay for any subsequent reassessments yourself.

The J-Hold screening is for any graduate student who has an English screening hold (Int-Eng) on their record. There is no cost for the J-Hold for new students.

On the next screen, please choose your testing month in the drop-down menu.

Once you have received a Zoom link from your proctor, please do not reschedule unless you have a TRUE emergency.

For ITA assessments, appointments must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance in order to avoid a $80 no-show fee. ITA Assessments may only be taken one time during the upcoming testing period. There is no cost for J-Hold testing for new students.

This appointment is for ITA or J-Hold screening. Please indicate which assessment(s) you are taking.

The ITA assessment is for any international student who will be appointed in a student contact position. Your department must pre-approve you for this assessment by entering you in the ITA database. If your department has not entered you into the ITA database, you will be allowed to take the exam, but you must pay the $80 assessment fee yourself. If your department paid for your initial assessment, but you did not pass, you must pay for any subsequent reassessments yourself.

The J-Hold screening is for any graduate student who has an English screening hold (Int-Eng) on their record. There is no cost for the J-Hold for new students.

On the next screen, please choose your testing month in the drop-down menu.

Once you have received a Zoom link from your proctor, please do not reschedule unless you have a TRUE emergency.

For ITA assessments, appointments must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance in order to avoid a $80 no-show fee. ITA Assessments may only be taken one time during the upcoming testing period. There is no cost for J-Hold testing for new students.

You will have a 10-15 minute oral interview to help us place you in the correct level. You should speak as much as possible.