All students entering the Discovery programs do a comprehensive placement test consisting of a written test, a listening comprehension test and a one-on-one interview. In the case of students enrolling in the private lesson formats, this test helps the teachers customize programs to suit your objectives. In the case of students enrolling in the group lesson formats, this test ensures that faculty can place you in a class with students who have attained a similar score in the placement test and are of similar ability. It is usually possible to change classes after consultation and re-assessment with your academic advisor.

Group classes are offered from Foundation (absolute beginner) through to Intermediate level. Please also make sure you read the Minimum Entry Requirements and textbook introduction sections thoroughly.

It is considered extremely important by Yamasa that we be able to help students determine whether the programs are suitable for them or not BEFORE they enroll, so that you have plenty of time to consider other program offerings at Yamasa, a different time schedule or another program provider. For this reason and because the most difficult problem facing faculty members is to work out the level of proficiency of each student as early as possible (so as to increase planning time), Yamasa's multimedia studio has developed a series of online placement tests. These tests are not the actual placement tests but act as an indicative survey. They are designed to help you by allowing you to know where you would be in Yamasa's curriculum. You may be requested to complete an online test after you have submitted your application form. However if you are worried about your level and would like to do an online test prior to submitting the application form, please contact the Director of the International Office, Mr Declan Murphy at Admissions

Yamasa's Admissions office will then be in a better position to advise you and assist with program selection.