Placement Method Tables and Flowcharts

*Degree-seeking students entering a Florida public postsecondary institution are required to demonstrate placement into the appropriate level of reading, writing, and mathematics courses. Various placement methods are available including common placement tests which are not 'Pass' or 'Fail' assessments. They are used to determine the best academic starting point for students to be successful in college. Eligibilty and exemption information can be found in the sections below. 

*A student enrolled in a Technical Certificate or Applied Technology Diploma program that contains courses requiring college-level placement in reading, writing, and/or mathematics will be required to demonstrate placement using one of the options below in this section. 

Exempt and Non-Exempt Students

Based on Florida State Statute 1008.30, Florida State Rule 6A-10.0315, Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.14, and Broward College Procedure A6Hx2-5.14, there are two (2) categories all students will fall into related to demonstration of placement; exempt and non-exempt. This does not apply to dual enrollment or college academy. 

  • Exempt = No need to demonstrate placement
    • A student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma.
    • A student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services. 
    • A transfer student who earned a C or better in an approved college-level mathematics and English course.
    • A student who achieved the appropriate college-level cut-scores on an approved common placement test within the last two (2) years.
    • An exempt student may opt to be assessed and to enroll in developmental education, and the college shall provide such assessment and courses upon the student’s request.
  • Non-Exempt = Must demonstrate placement through a common placement test or alternative placement method
    • Any students who does not qualify for an exemption as listed above including but not limited to transfer students, 
    • Non-native English-speaking students, see the EAP (English for Academic Purposes) information below.
    • Secondary students seeking admission to: 
  • EAP - Exemptions and Requirement:
    • Per College Policy 6Hx2-5.14, and College Procedure A6Hx2-5.14, degree seeking non-exempt non-native English-speaking students must show proof of English proficiency. 
      • Exempt from demonstrating English proficiency:
        • Degree/Credential-seeking students who meet the criteria for exemption from demontration of placement above.
        • Students whose native language is other than English and who completed two (2) years of regular high school English in the United States or in an American high school abroad accredited in the United States.
        • Students who took an *EAP Placement Test less than two (2) years ago will be placed into the appropriate level based on their score.
        • Students who are currently enrolled in an EAP skill area. 
      • Required to demonstrate English proficiency:
        • Degree/Credential-seeking students who do not meet the criteria for exemption above.
        • Students whose native language is other than English and who did not complete two (2) years of regular high school English in the United States or in a American high school abroad accredited in the United States.
        • Students who earned a GED, HiSET, or TASC in Spanish.
        • Students who took an *EAP Placement Test more than two (2) years ago.
        • Students who place into ENC0017C on any placement method in the reading and/or writing subtest area and do not meet the criteria for exemption above. 

    • Effective June 1, 2022, EAP students will no longer be eligible to take ACCUPLACER NG or PERT for the reading and writing subtests. EAP students will test only with ACCUPLACER ESL/LOEP for both placement and college readiness assessment. After the initial ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) test date, a student may re-test one (1) time after 24 hours from the initial test date within a 12 month period. A retest fee will be assessed. Any additional re-testing requires instructor recommendation and department approval. If approval is granted for an additional attempt, the student must wait 30 days between retest attempts. 

    • EAP students will need to take the math subtest of the ACCUPLACER NG or PERT prior to enrolling in their first eligible math course.

    • Math Subtest:

      • EAP students are eligible to take the math subtest of a common placement test:
        • during enrollment in EAP0420C.
        • if placement on the LOEP reading places the student at the EAP0420C.
      • EAP students can enroll in to a math course during enrollment in EAP1520C. 

*EAP Placement Tests include: ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP), TOEFL (Essentials, iBT, ITP), IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, Cambridge English Advanced, iTEP Academic, MET, and IEPT

Common Placement Tests (Scores valid for 2 years from test date)

  • SAT, PSAT 10, and PSAT/NMSQT
    • Redesigned exams effective March 2016
    • SAT SAA (state-allowed accommodation) or PSAT 8/9 are NOT eligible for placement
  • ACT, PreACT
    • Redesigned exams effective October 2013
    • ACT NCR (Non-College Reportable)is NOT eligible for placement
  • ACCUPLACER
    • Classic discontinued on January 31, 2020
    • Higher Level Math (HLM) testing using ACCUPLACER Classic College Level Math (CLM) subtest available January 2018 through January 17, 2020. ACCUPLACER Next Generation Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF) and Trigonometry Bypass Exam (TBE) implemented January 18, 2020.
    • Eligibility for HLM test requires appropriate common placement test score or alternative method score/course. 
    • Eligibility for TBE requires appropriate HLM score.
    • ACCUPLACER Next Generation scores are required. ACCUPLACER subtests taken in states with state subtest versions are not accepted.
    • Next Generation Interim cut-scores effective for test dates on or before October 24, 2022
    • Next Generation Revised cut-scores effective for test dates on or after October 25, 2022
  • PERT
    • Must be PERT subtests only. McCann/Vantage College Success subtests are not accepted. 

Alternative Methods of Placement (Scores or grades valid for 4 years from test date or course completion)

  • AICE, AP, IB High School Course Grades
    • Refers to grade earned in the AICE, AP, or IB course and not to the credit-by-exam process which uses the end of course exam. No college credits are awarded for grades in high school courses.
    • Must be displayed on student's official high school transcript or may require official transcript from AICE, AP, or IB be sent for evaluation.
    • IB course taken in the Middle Years program are not accepted for demonstration of placement purposes.
    • Must achieve 1.0 units in the course to be considered for demonstration of placement purposes. Courses with only 0.5 units are not considered completed unless there are two grades displayed with 0.5 units each. 
    • May be earned at any school offering the AICE, AP, or IB program and specific course regardless of location or public/private designation. 
    • Unweighted cummulative GPA will be used. 
  • Florida Publich High School Courses
    • Must be specific courses listed below. Any courses not listed are not eligible for use in this placement method. The seven (7) digit high school course number listed on the public school transcript must match exactly with the course number listed below. 
    • Only valid for Florida public high schools, Florida public charter schools, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) 
    • Must achieve 1.0 unit in the course to be considered for demonstration of placement purposes. Courses with only 0.5 units are not considered completed unless there are two grades displayed with 0.5 units each. Some Florida school districts display courses twice in an academic year on a high school transcript for 0.5 units each semester. These grades will be averaged for the purpose of demonstration of placement. 
    • High School Unweighted cummunlative GPA will be used. 
    • Plus or minus grades will not be used for average grade calculations.  
  • GED, HiSET, TASC
    • All current versions began in January 2014.
    • TASC was discontinued on December 31, 2021
    • Must be administered in English. Exams administered in Spanish or another language are not accepted for demonstration of placement purposes.
  • ALEKS PPL
    • Must be proctored to be considered for demonstration of placement purposes. 

Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Interim Scores for test dates on or before October 24, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Reading = 200-244
    • Next Generation Writing = 200-244
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Revised Scores for test dates on or after October 25, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Reading = 200-255
    • Next Generation Writing = 200-252
  • PERT
    • PERT Reading = 50-105
    • PERT Writing = 50-102
  • SAT
    • Reading Test = 10-23
    • Writing and Language Test = 10-24
  • ACT
    • Reading = 1-18
    • Writing = 1-16
Alternative Methods of Placement (Valid for 4 years from test date or course completion)
  • PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT
    • Reading Test = 10-23
    • Writing and Language Test = 10-24
  • Pre-ACT
    • Reading = 1-21
    • Writing = 1-17
  • GED 2014 (must have been taken in English)
    • Reading Through Language Arts = 145-164
      • Same score used for Reading and Writing placement
    • Note: Scores between 100-144 should take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation or PERT
  • TASC (must have been taken in English)
    • Reading: Language Arts Reading = 500-579
    • Writing: Language Arts Writing = 500-559 AND Essay = 1
    • Note: Scores between 300-499 or essay of 1 should take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation or PERT
  • HiSET (must have been taken in English)
    • Language Arts Reading = 8-14
    • Language Arts Writing = 8-14
    • Note: Scores between 1-7 should take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation or PERT
  • (must have been taken in English)
  • Florida Public High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 2.9 or lower or C or lower course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specific Course List:
      • English 4 (1001400)
      • English 4 Honors (1001410)
  • Accelerated High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 2.9 or lower or C or lower course grade 
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specifit English course offered through the AP, IB, or AICE programs. 
    • Notes:
      • May be from any high school providing course was taken as part of one of the programs listed above. 
      • An official transcript from AP, IB, or AICE may be required to validate grade.
    • Specific Course List:
      • AP - English Language and Composition (1001420)
      • AP - English Language and Composition Innovation (1001425)
      • AP - English Literature and Composition (1001430)
      • AICE - English Language AS Level (1001550)
      • AICE - English Language 2 A Level (1001551)
      • AICE - English Language & Literature AS Level (1001555)
      • AICE - English Literature 1 AS Level (1005370)
      • AICE - English Literature 2 A Level (1005375)
      • AICE - English General Paper AS Level (1009400)
      • IB - English B 1 (1001870)
      • IB - English Ab Initio 1 (1001880)
      • IB - English Ab Initio 2 (1001885)
      • IB - English Literature 1 (1001816)
      • IB - English Literature 2 (1001818)
      • IB - English Literature 3 (1001820)
      • IB - English Literature 4 (1001830)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 1 (1005850)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 2 (1005855)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 3 (1005856)

Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Interim Scores for test dates on or before October 24, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Reading = 245-300
    • Next Generation Writing = 245-300
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Revised Scores for test dates on or after October 25, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Reading = 256-300
    • Next Generation Writing = 253-300
  • PERT
    • PERT Reading = 106-150
    • PERT Writing = 103-150
  •  SAT
    • Reading Test = 24-40
    • Writing and Language Test = 25-40
  • ACT
    • Reading = 19-36
    • Writing = 17-36
  • ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP)*
    • Scores on ALL subtest areas below will exempt the student and place into ENC1101 
    • ESL Reading Skills = 119-120
    • ESL Language Use = 117-120
    • WritePlacer ESL (Faculty Graded) = 6
    • Must score “Exempt” for ESL Listening 
      • ESL Listening = 101-120

Alternative Methods of Placement (Valid for 4 years from test date or course completion)

  • PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT
    • Reading Test = 24-40
    • Writing and Language Test = 25-40
  • Pre-ACT
    • Reading = 22-35
    • Writing = 18-35
  • GED 2014 (must have been taken in English)
    • Reading Through Language Arts = 165-200
      • Same score used for Reading and Writing placement
  • TASC (must have been taken in English)
    • Reading: Language Arts Reading = 580-800
    • Writing: Language Arts Writing = 560-800 AND Essay = 6-8
  • HiSET (must have been taken in English)
    • Language Arts Reading = 8-14
    • Language Arts Writing = 8-14
  • Florida Public High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and B or higher course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specific Course List:
      • English 4 (1001400)
      • English 4 Honors (1001410)
  • Accelerated High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and B or higher course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specifit English course offered through the AP, IB, or AICE programs. (See list of eligible courses below on this webpage)
    • Notes:
      • May be from any high school providing course was taken as part of one of the programs listed above. 
      • An official transcript from AP, IB, or AICE may be required to validate grade. 
    • Specific Course List:
      • AP - English Language and Composition (1001420)
      • AP - English Language and Composition Innovation (1001425)
      • AP - English Literature and Composition (1001430)
      • AICE - English Language AS Level (1001550)
      • AICE - English Language 2 A Level (1001551)
      • AICE - English Language & Literature AS Level (1001555)
      • AICE - English Literature 1 AS Level (1005370)
      • AICE - English Literature 2 A Level (1005375)
      • AICE - English General Paper AS Level (1009400)
      • IB - English B 1 (1001870)
      • IB - English Ab Initio 1 (1001880)
      • IB - English Ab Initio 2 (1001885)
      • IB - English Literature 1 (1001816)
      • IB - English Literature 2 (1001818)
      • IB - English Literature 3 (1001820)
      • IB - English Literature 4 (1001830)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 1 (1005850)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 2 (1005855)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 3 (1005856)

*ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) scores are part of a local alternative method of placement for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 which as provisionally approved by the Florida Department of Education in May 2022.

Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Interim Scores for test dates on or before October 24, 2022) 
    •  Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 200-258
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Revised Scores for test dates on or after October 25, 2022) 
    •  Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 200-or higher
  • PERT
    • PERT Math = 50-122
  • SAT
    • Math Test = 10-26
  • ACT
    • Math = 1-20

Alternative Methods of Placement (Valid for 4 years from test date or course completion)

  • PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT
    • Math Test = 10-40
  • Pre-ACT
    • Reading = 1-35
  • GED 2014 (must have been taken in English) 
    • Mathematical Reasoning = 145-200
    • Note: Scores between 100-144 should take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation or PERT
  • TASC (must have been taken in English)
    • Mathematics = 500-800
    • Note: Scores between 300-499 should take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation or PERT
  • HiSET (must have been taken in English)
    • Mathematics = 8-20
    • Note: Scores between 1-7 should take the ACCUPLACER Next Generation or PERT
  • Florida Algebra 1 End-of-Course Exam
    • Scale Score = 425-575
    • Level = 1-5
  • Florida Geometry End-of-Course Exam
    • Scale Score = 425-575
    • Level = 1-5
  • ALEKS Placement, Preparation, and Learning (PPL) (must have been proctored)
    • Mathematics = 0-100
  • Florida Public High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 4.0 or lower or A or lower course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specific Course List:
      • Algebra 1 (1200310)
      • Algebra 1 Honors (1200320)
      • Algebra 2 (1200330)
      • Algebra 2 Honors (1200340)
      • *Pre-Calculus Honors (1202340)
      • *Calculus Honors (1202300)
      • Geometry (1206310)
      • Geometry Honors (1206320)
      • *Probability and Statistics Honors (1210300)
      • Math for College Algebra (1200710)
      • Math for College Statistics  (1210305)
      • Math for College Liberal Arts  (1207350)
  • Accelerated High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 4.0 or lower or A or lower course grade 
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specifit Mathematics course offered through the AP, IB, or AICE programs. 
    • Notes:
      • May be from any high school providing course was taken as part of one of the programs listed above. 
      • An official transcript from AP, IB, or AICE may be required to validate grade. 
    • Specific Course List: 
      • AP Calculus AB (1202310)
      • AP Calculus BC (1202320)
      • AP Statistics (1210320)
      • AICE Mathematics 1 AS Level (1202352)
      • AICE Mathematics & Mechanics 1 AS Level (1202354)
      • AICE Mathematics & Probability & Statistics 1 AS Level (1202362)
      • AICE Mathematics & Probability & Statistics 2 AS Level (1202364)
      • AICE Mathematics & Mechanics & Probability & Statistics 1 AS Level (1202366)
      • AICE Mathematics Statistics AS Level (1210330)
      • AICE - Mathematics & Mechanics 2 A Level (1202356)
      • AICE - Further Mathematic 1 A Level (1202365)
      • AICE - Further Mathematic 2 A Level (1202370)
      • IB - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 1 (1201325)
      • IB - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 2 (1201330)
      • IB - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 3 (1201335)
      • IB - Pre-Calculus (1202375)
      • IB - Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations 1 (1209300)
      • IB - Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations 2 (1209305)
      • IB - Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations 3 (1209310)
      • IB - Calculus and Descriptive (1202810)
      • IB - Further Mathematics 1 (1202820)
      • IB - Further Mathematics 2 (1202825)
      • IB - Advanced Calculus (1202830)
      • IB - Mathematics Studies (1209800)
      • IB - Statistics and Introductory Differential Calculus (1210310)
      • IB - Statistics and Probability (1210323)
      • IB - Discrete Mathematics (1210324)
      • IB - Sets, Relations, & Groups (1210325)

*A non-honors version of this course is available in the Florida high school course dictionary (CPalms)

Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Interim Scores for test dates on or before October 24, 2022) 
    •  Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 259-300
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Revised Scores for test dates on or after October 25, 2022) 
    •  Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 267-300
  • PERT
    • PERT Math = 123-150
  • SAT
    • Math Test = 26.6-40
  • ACT
    • Math = 21-36

Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Interim Scores for test dates on or before October 24, 2022) 
    •  Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 259-300
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Revised Scores for test dates on or after October 25, 2022) 
    •  Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 264-300
  • PERT
    • PERT Math = 123-150
  • SAT
    • Math Test = 26.6-40
  • ACT
    • Math = 21-36

 Higher Level Math Test (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Since September 2019) 
    • Next Generation Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF) = 250-269
      • Eligilbility to take this subtest can be found in the Higher Level Math Test Eligibility tab below. Students must present a HLM placement eligibility method to use HLM scores. 
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 Higher Level Math Test (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Since September 2019) 
    • Next Generation Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF) = 270-279
      • Eligilbility to take this subtest can be found in the Higher Level Math Test Eligibility tab below. Students must present a HLM placement eligibility method to use HLM scores. 
         

Higher Level Math Test (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Since September 2019) 
    • Next Generation Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF) = 280-300
      • Eligilbility to take this subtest can be found in the Higher Level Math Test Eligibility tab below. Students must present a HLM placement eligibility method to use HLM scores. 

 Higher Level Math Test (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Since September 2019) 
    • Next Generation Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF) = 280-300
      • Eligilbility to take this subtest can be found in the Higher Level Math Test Eligibility tab below. Students must present a HLM placement eligibility method to use HLM scores. 

AND

Students wishing to place into MAC2312, MAC2313, or MAP2302 should contact the Mathematics Department on your campus. Visit their department website for more information and Associate Dean contact information. 

Higher Level Math Test Eligibility

Students must present a HLM placement eligibility method to use HLM scores.  

  • ACCUPLACER QAS (Interim Scores on or before October 24, 2022) = 259-300
  • ACCUPLACER QAS (Revised Scores on or after October 25, 2022) = 267-300
  • PERT Math = 123-150
  • SAT Math Test = 26.5-40
  • ACT Math = 21-36
  • Successful completion of:
    • MAC1105C/MAC1105 or equivalent or higher level course such as MAC1114
  • Florida Publich High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and B or higher course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specific Course List:
      • Pre-Calculus Honors (1202340)
      • Calculus Honors (1202300)
  • Accelerated High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and B or higher course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specifit Mathematics course offered through the AP, IB, or AICE programs. 
    • Notes:
      • May be from any high school providing course was taken as part of one of the programs listed above. 
      • An official transcript from AP, IB, or AICE may be required to validate grade. 
    • Specific Course List: 
      • AP Calculus AB (1202310)
      • AP Calculus BC (1202320)
      • AP Statistics (1210320)
      • AICE Mathematics 1 AS Level (1202352)
      • AICE Mathematics & Mechanics 1 AS Level (1202354)
      • AICE Mathematics & Probability & Statistics 1 AS Level (1202362)
      • AICE Mathematics & Probability & Statistics 2 AS Level (1202364)
      • AICE Mathematics & Mechanics & Probability & Statistics 1 AS Level (1202366)
      • AICE Mathematics Statistics AS Level (1210330)
      • AICE - Mathematics & Mechanics 2 A Level (1202356)
      • AICE - Further Mathematic 1 A Level (1202365)
      • AICE - Further Mathematic 2 A Level (1202370)
      • IB - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 1 (1201325)
      • IB - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 2 (1201330)
      • IB - Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 3 (1201335)
      • IB - Pre-Calculus (1202375)
      • IB - Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations 1 (1209300)
      • IB - Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations 2 (1209305)
      • IB - Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations 3 (1209310)
      • IB - Calculus and Descriptive (1202810)
      • IB - Further Mathematics 1 (1202820)
      • IB - Further Mathematics 2 (1202825)
      • IB - Advanced Calculus (1202830)
      • IB - Mathematics Studies (1209800)
      • IB - Statistics and Introductory Differential Calculus (1210310)
      • IB - Statistics and Probability (1210323)
      • IB - Discrete Mathematics (1210324)
      • IB - Sets, Relations, & Groups (1210325)

Higher Level Math Test (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Since September 2019) 
    • Next Generation Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF) = 280-300

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students

Based on Florida State Statute 1008.30, Florida State Rule 6A-10.0315, Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.14, and Broward College Procedure A6Hx2-5.14, there are two (2) categories all students will fall into related to demonstration of placement; exempt and non-exempt. 

  • Exempt = No need to demonstrate placement
    • A student who entered 9th grade in a Florida public school in the 2003-2004 school year, or any year thereafter, and earned a Florida standard high school diploma.
    • A student who is serving as an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Services. 
    • A transfer student who earned a C or better in an approved college-level mathematics and English course.
    • A student who achieved the appropriate college-level cut-scores on an approved common placement test within the last two (2) years.
    • A student who places into ENC1101 on all sections of the EAP Placement Test
    • An exempt student may opt to be assessed and to enroll in developmental education, and the college shall provide such assessment and courses upon the student’s request.
  • Non-Exempt = Must demonstrate placement through a common placement test or alternative placement method
    • Any students who does not qualify for an exemption as listed above including but not limited to transfer students, 
    • Non-native English-speaking students, see the EAP (English for Academic Purposes) information below.
  • EAP - Exemptions and Requirement:
    • Per College Policy 6Hx2-5.14, and College Procedure A6Hx2-5.14, degree seeking non-exempt non-native English-speaking students must show proof of English proficiency. 
      • Exempt from demonstrating English proficiency:
        • Degree/Credential-seeking students who meet the criteria for exemption from demontration of placement above.
        • Students whose native language is other than English and who completed two (2) years of regular high school English in the United States or in an American high school abroad accredited in the United States.
        • Students who took an *EAP Placement Test less than two (2) years ago will be placed into the appropriate level based on their score.
        • Students who are currently enrolled in an EAP skill area. 
      • Required to demonstrate English proficiency:
        • Degree/Credential-seeking students who do not meet the criteria for exemption above.
        • Students whose native language is other than English and who did not complete two (2) years of regular high school English in the United States or in a American high school abroad accredited in the United States.
        • Students who earned a GED, HiSET, or TASC in Spanish.
        • Students who took an *EAP Placement Test more than two (2) years ago.
        • Students who place into ENC0017C on any placement method in the reading and/or writing subtest area and do not meet the criteria for exemption above. 
    • Effective June 1, 2022, EAP students will no longer be eligible to take ACCUPLACER NG or PERT for the reading and writing subtests. EAP students will test only with ACCUPLACER ESL/LOEP for both placement and college readiness assessment. After the initial ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) test date, a student may re-test one (1) time after 24 hours from the initial test date within a 12 month period. A retest fee will be assessed. Any additional re-testing requires instructor recommendation and department approval. If approval is granted for an additional attempt, the student must wait 30 days between retest attempts. 
    • EAP students will need to take the math subtest of the ACCUPLACER NG or PERT prior to enrolling in their first eligible math course.
    • Math Subtest:
      • EAP students are eligible to take the math subtest of a common placement test:
        • during enrollment in EAP0420C.
        • if placement on the LOEP reading places the student at the EAP0420C.
      • EAP students can enroll in to a math course during enrollment in EAP1520C. 

*EAP Placement Tests include: ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP), TOEFL (Essentials, iBT, ITP), IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, Cambridge English Advanced, iTEP Academic, MET, and IEPT


 

Effective June 1, 2022, EAP students will no longer be eligible to take ACCUPLACER NG or PERT for the reading and writing subtests. EAP students will test only with ACCUPLACER ESL/LOEP for both placement and college readiness assessment. After the initial ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) test date, a student may re-test one (1) time after 24 hours from the initial test date within a 12 month period. A retest fee will be assessed. Any additional re-testing requires instructor recommendation and department approval. If approval is granted for an additional attempt, the student must wait 30 days between retest attempts.

EAP students will need to take the math subtest of the ACCUPLACER NG or PERT prior to enrolling in their first eligible math course. 

Math Subtest:

  • EAP students are eligible to take the math subtest of a common placement test:
    • during enrollment in EAP0420C.
    • if placement on the LOEP reading places the student at the EAP0420C.
  • EAP students can enroll in to a math course during enrollment in EAP1520C. 

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

Placement by “majority rules.” Students placing into at least two (2) subtest areas at this level will place into EAP0282C (EAP0281C).

  • ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) 
    • ESL Listening = 20-70
    • ESL Reading Skills = 20-74
    • WritePlacer ESL (Faculty Graded) = 1-2
  • TOEFL Essentials 
    • Listening = 1-4
    • Reading = 1-4
    • Writing = 1-4
  • TOEFL iBT
    • Unable to place into this level using TOEFL iBT scores. 
  • TOEFL ITP
    • Listening = 31-46
    • Reading = 31-47
    • Structure and Written Expression = 31-42
  • IELTS Academic (Paper, CBT, or Online)
    • Unable to place into this level using IELTS scores. 
  • PTE Academic (Paper, CBT, or Online)
    • Listening = 10-42
    • Reading = 10-42
    • Writing = 10-42
  •  Cambridge English C1 Advanced
    • Listening = 80-139
    • Reading = 80-139
    • Writing = 80-139
  • iTEP Academic
    • Listening = 0.0-2.4
    • Reading = 0.0-2.4
    • Writing = 0.0-2.4
  • MET
    • Listening = 0-39
    • Reading = 0-39
    • Writing = 0-39
  • IEPT
    • Essay Score = 1-2

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) 
    • WritePlacer ESL (Faculty Graded) = 6
  • TOEFL Essentials 
    • Unable to place into this level using TOEFL Essentials scores.
  • TOEFL iBT
    • Unable to place into this level using TOEFL iBT scores.
  • TOEFL ITP
    • Unable to place into this level using TOEFL ITP scores.
  • IELTS Academic (Paper, CBT, or Online)
    • Unable to place into this level using IELTS Academic scores.
  • PTE Academic (Paper, CBT, or Online)
    • Unable to place into this level using PTE Academic scores.
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced
    • Unable to place into this level using Cambridge English C1 Advanced scores.
  • iTEP Academic
    • Unable to place into this level using iTEP Academic scores.
  • MET
    • Unable to place into this level using MET scores.
  • IEPT
    • Essay Score = 6

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) 
    • Unable to exempt from EAP Reading with an ESL Reading Skills score only. 
    • Scores on ALL subtest areas below will exempt the student and place into ENC1101
      • ESL Reading Skills = 119-120
      • ESL Language Use = 117-120
      • WritePlacer ESL (Faculty Graded) = 6
      • Must score “Exempt” for ESL Listening 
        • ESL Listening = 101-120
  • TOEFL Essentials 
    • Reading = 12
  • TOEFL iBT
    • Reading = 25-30
  • TOEFL ITP
    • Unable to exempt from EAP Reading with a TOEFL ITP scores. 
  • IELTS Academic (Paper, CBT, or Online)
    • Reading = 8.5-9.0
  • PTE Academic (Paper, CBT, or Online)
    • Reading = 85-90
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced
    • Reading = 200-230
  • iTEP Academic
    • Reading = 5.5-6.0
  • MET
    • Unable to exempt from EAP Reading with MET scores. 
  • IEPT
    • Essay Score = 6

EAP Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) 
    • Unable to exempt from EAP Writing with a WritePlacer ESL (Faculty Graded) score only.
    • Scores on ALL subtest areas below will exempt the student and place into ENC1101
      • ESL Reading Skills = 119-120
      • ESL Language Use = 117-120
      • WritePlacer ESL (Faculty Graded) = 6
      • Must score “Exempt” for ESL Listening 
        • ESL Listening = 101-120
  • TOEFL Essentials 
    • Writing = 12
  • TOEFL iBT
    • Unable to exempt from EAP Writing with a TOEFL iBT score. 
  • TOEFL ITP
    • Unable to exempt from EAP Writing with a TOEFL ITP score. 
  • IELTS Academic (Paper, CBT, or Online)
    • Writing = 8.5-9.0
  • PTE Academic (Paper, CBT, or Online)
    • Writing = 85-90
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced
    • Writing = 200-230
  • iTEP Academic
    • Writing = 5.5-6.0
  • MET
    • Unable to place into this level using MET scores.
  • IEPT
    • Unable to exempt from EAP Writing with a IEPT score.

 Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Since September 2019) 
    • Next Generation Reading = 245-300
    • Next Generation Writing = 245-300
  • PERT
    • PERT Reading = 106-150
    • PERT Writing = 103-150
  •  SAT
    • Reading Test = 24-40
    • Writing and Language Test = 25-40
  • ACT
    • Reading = 19-36
    • Writing = 17-36
  • ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP)*
    • Scores on ALL subtest areas below will exempt the student and place into ENC1101
      • ESL Reading Skills = 119-120
      • ESL Language Use = 117-120
      • WritePlacer ESL (Faculty Graded) = 6
      • Must score “Exempt” for ESL Listening 
        • ESL Listening = 101-120

Alternative Methods of Placement (Valid for 4 years from test date or course completion)

  • PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT
    • Reading Test = 24-40
    • Writing and Language Test = 25-40
  • Pre-ACT
    • Reading = 22-35
    • Writing = 18-35
  • GED 2014
    • Reading Through Language Arts = 165-200
      • Same score used for Reading and Writing placement
  • TASC
    • Reading: Language Arts Reading = 580-800
    • Writing: Language Arts Writing = 560-800 AND Essay = 6-8
  • HiSET
    • Language Arts Reading = 8-14
    • Language Arts Writing = 8-14
  • Florida Public High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and B or higher course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab in the "Exempt and Non-Exempt Students" section above for restrictions and details 
    • Specific Course List:
      • English 4 (1001400)
      • English 4 Honors (1001410)
  • Accelerated High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and B or higher course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab in the "Exempt and Non-Exempt Students" section above for restrictions and details 
    • Specifit English course offered through the AP, IB, or AICE programs. (See list of eligible courses below on this webpage)
    • Notes:
      • May be from any high school providing course was taken as part of one of the programs listed above. 
      • An official transcript from AP, IB, or AICE may be required to validate grade. 
    • Specific Course List:
      • AP - English Language and Composition (1001420)
      • AP - English Language and Composition Innovation (1001425)
      • AP - English Literature and Composition (1001430)
      • AICE - English Language AS Level (1001550)
      • AICE - English Language 2 A Level (1001551)
      • AICE - English Language & Literature AS Level (1001555)
      • AICE - English Literature 1 AS Level (1005370)
      • AICE - English Literature 2 A Level (1005375)
      • AICE - English General Paper AS Level (1009400)
      • IB - English B 1 (1001870)
      • IB - English Ab Initio 1 (1001880)
      • IB - English Ab Initio 2 (1001885)
      • IB - English Literature 1 (1001816)
      • IB - English Literature 2 (1001818)
      • IB - English Literature 3 (1001820)
      • IB - English Literature 4 (1001830)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 1 (1005850)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 2 (1005855)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 3 (1005856)

*ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) scores are part of a local alternative method of placement for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 which as provisionally approved by the Florida Department of Education in May 2022.

Honors College Students

Honors College Website Link

Program Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, Broward College Application, and Honors College Application. Applicants to The Robert "Bob" Elmore Honors College will complete an online application through the "Prospective Student (Incoming High School Graduate)" or "Current or Dual Enrollment Student" section.

There are several different ways that students may be eligible to apply:

Incoming High School Students

  • English Placement (ENC1101)
    • Appropriate test score or high school course grade/GPA for placement in reading and writing
      • Valid within the listed eligible time frame for placement method
  • Mathematics Placement (MAC1105/STA2023)
    • Appropriate test score for placement in mathematics
      • Valid within the listed eligible time frame for placement method
  • Unweighted Overall High School GPA
    • 3.5 or higher

Current Broward College Students

  • English Placement (ENC1101)
    • Appropriate test score or high school course grade/GPA for placement in reading and writing
      • Valid within the listed eligible time frame for placement method
  • Mathematics Placement (MAC1105/STA2023)
    • Appropriate test score for placement in mathematics
      • Valid within the listed eligible time frame for placement method
  • Unweighted Overall/Honors College GPA
    • 3.5 or higher
  • Earned College Credits
    • 6 or more
Current Transfer Students
  • English Placement (ENC1101)
    • Appropriate test score or high school course grade/GPA for placement in reading and writing
      • Valid within the listed eligible time frame for placement method
  • Mathematics Placement (MAC1105/STA2023)
    • Appropriate test score for placement in mathematics
      • Valid within the listed eligible time frame for placement method
  • Unweighted Overall/Honors College GPA
    • 3.5 or higher
  • Earned College Credits
    • 6 or more at Broward College
  • Have at least one (1) year between their previous enrollment at Broward College or at their previous university/institution

Students who do not meet any of the above criteria and who would like to be given a chance to complete Honors classes can receive provisional admission to register for Honors classes if they have a minimum Broward College GPA of 3.3 and if they provide the following:

  • A letter of recommendation from a faculty member
  • A brief essay (1-2 pages in length, double-spaced) stating their reasons for wishing to be considered for the Honors program and their academic goal

Outstanding high school students may be admitted with an "Irm's" Scholar Award and should apply using the prospective student application (incoming high school students). Current BC students must fill out the current student application.

If permitted to register for Honors classes, "Gap" Year and Provisional Admission students will only be eligible to receive Honors Scholarships and earn the Honors Certificate if they achieve and maintain a 3.5 Overall/Honors GPA while completing their coursework.

Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Interim Scores for test dates on or before October 24, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Reading = 245-300
    • Next Generation Writing = 245-300
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Revised Scores for test dates on or after October 25, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Reading = 256-300
    • Next Generation Writing = 253-300
  • PERT
    • PERT Reading = 106-150
    • PERT Writing = 103-150
  •  SAT
    • Reading Test = 24-40
    • Writing and Language Test = 25-40
  • ACT
    • Reading = 19-36
    • Writing = 17-36
  • ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP)*
    • Scores on ALL subtest areas below will exempt the student and place into ENC1101 
    • ESL Reading Skills = 119-120
    • ESL Language Use = 117-120
    • WritePlacer ESL (Faculty Graded) = 6
    • Must score “Exempt” for ESL Listening 
      • ESL Listening = 101-120

Alternative Methods of Placement (Valid for 4 years from test date or course completion)

  • PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT
    • Reading Test = 24-40
    • Writing and Language Test = 25-40
  • Pre-ACT
    • Reading = 22-35
    • Writing = 18-35
  • GED 2014
    • Reading Through Language Arts = 165-200
      • Same score used for Reading and Writing placement
  • TASC
    • Reading: Language Arts Reading = 580-800
    • Writing: Language Arts Writing = 560-800 AND Essay = 6-8
  • HiSET
    • Language Arts Reading = 8-14
    • Language Arts Writing = 8-14
  • Florida Publich High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and B or higher course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specific Course List:
      • English 4 (1001400)
      • English 4 Honors (1001410)
  • Accelerated High School Course: Unweighted overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and B or higher course grade
    • See the "Notes" tab above for restrictions and details 
    • Specifit English course offered through the AP, IB, or AICE programs. (See list of eligible courses below on this webpage)
    • Notes:
      • May be from any high school providing course was taken as part of one of the programs listed above. 
      • An official transcript from AP, IB, or AICE may be required to validate grade. 
    • Specific Course List:
      • AP - English Language and Composition (1001420)
      • AP - English Language and Composition Innovation (1001425)
      • AP - English Literature and Composition (1001430)
      • AICE - English Language AS Level (1001550)
      • AICE - English Language 2 A Level (1001551)
      • AICE - English Language & Literature AS Level (1001555)
      • AICE - English Literature 1 AS Level (1005370)
      • AICE - English Literature 2 A Level (1005375)
      • AICE - English General Paper AS Level (1009400)
      • IB - English B 1 (1001870)
      • IB - English Ab Initio 1 (1001880)
      • IB - English Ab Initio 2 (1001885)
      • IB - English Literature 1 (1001816)
      • IB - English Literature 2 (1001818)
      • IB - English Literature 3 (1001820)
      • IB - English Literature 4 (1001830)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 1 (1005850)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 2 (1005855)
      • IB - English Language & Literature 3 (1005856)

*ACCUPLACER ESL (LOEP) scores are part of a local alternative method of placement for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023 which as provisionally approved by the Florida Department of Education in May 2022.

Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Interim Scores for test dates on or before October 24, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 259-300
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Revised Scores for test dates on or after October 25, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 267-300
  • PERT
    • PERT Math = 123-150
  • SAT
    • Math Test = 26.6-40
  • ACT
    • Math = 21-36

Common Placement Tests (Valid for 2 years from test date)

  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Interim Scores for test dates on or before October 24, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 259-300
  • ACCUPLACER Next Generation (Revised Scores for test dates on or after October 25, 2022) 
    • Next Generation Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) = 264-300
  • PERT
    • PERT Math = 123-150
  • SAT
    • Math Test = 26.6-40
  • ACT
    • Math = 21-36

Refer to placement listed for specific higher level math course in the Exempt and Non-Exempt Students block above. 
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Placement Tables and Flowcharts

Placement Methods Table (PDF Version)
Eligible High School Courses
Mathematics Flowchart
English and Reading Flowchart
EAP Placement Table
EAP Placement Flowchart
International English Language Learner (ELL) Admission Placement Table

Additional Resources