Course times to fit your schedule. Study Chinese, Spanish, French, German, or Japanese.
You may be required to take a foreign language placement test if you want to enroll in a foreign language course other than at the Elementary I level. Languages include Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish.
You must use your JCCC stumail address and student ID number to take the placement test on campus or remotely.
On Campus Testing
Taking the placement test through Testing Services in SC 334 is free.
Schedule a placement test on campus
Remote Testing
There is a $20 fee for remote testing.
Take a placement test remotely
Not a current JCCC student? Apply today!
Placement scores will only be released to JCCC students.
If you have questions, please email Christina Wolff at cdecasqu@jccc.edu.
To request disability accommodations on the test, complete the Access Services application, and contact Access Services at 913-469-3521 or email accessservices@jccc.edu to schedule a face-to-face, virtual, or phone appointment.
Extensive benefits when you study another language
- Improve your grades! Studies show learning a foreign language raises scores in math and language arts.
- Gain a better understanding of English. When you master a new language, you also increase your native language skills.
- Reduce travel barriers. Want to study abroad? Knowing a foreign language reduces culture shock and provides an unforgettable journey.
- Meet new people. Connect with different cultures and broaden your perspective.
Why JCCC for Foreign Language courses?
Go beyond studying words. Immerse yourself in the culture of the language. Get involved in campus organizations and make new friends. Study abroad and feel comfortable in everyday interactions. Participate in campus festivals and celebrate long-held traditions.
Learn anytime, anywhere with our flexible course offerings:
- On-campus morning, afternoon or evening courses
- Study in our virtual classroom over Zoom (usually during the lunch hour!)
- Earn credit abroad in more than 50 countries
Many four-year colleges require students to take a foreign language credit. Enroll in a foreign language at JCCC and earn credits at a much more affordable price.
Find your future in Foreign Languages
The demand for U.S. employees who know more than one language has more than doubled since 2010, according to New American Economy.
Complement any career and open doors to advanced opportunities in business, marketing, healthcare, technology and law:
- Investment analyst
- Medical interpreter
- Human resources coordinator
- Immigration paralegal
- Copywriter
Learning another language demonstrates your exceptional skills to potential employers. Thinking critically and effectively interacting with diverse groups are high-demand skills that set you apart.
Need help with homework? No problem!
Get one-on-one attention in our small classes. Free tutoring at the Language Resource Center is available when you need it, online or in person.
Contact Info
Christina Wolff, Professor, Foreign Language
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3513
Location: LIB 342 D
Email: cdecasqu@jccc.edu
Check out this NPR podcast with tips for trying to learn a "heritage language."
