CELSA Testing
South Mountain Community College
CELSA (Combined English Language Skills Assessment) is a 45-minute test consisting of 75 questions. It is designed to place ESL (English as a Second Language) students in the appropriate ESL classes. The entire CELSA assessment process takes approximately 1 1/2 hours.
CELSA Testing is provided by Assessment Services in a proctored environment and is dedicated to protecting the integrity of exams. Testing staff members are trained to administer, monitor and proctor various tests. Their experience will ensure all testing regulations and policies are followed.
CELSA Testing is administered at the following:
Assessment Services
South Mountain Community College
Student Enrollment Services Building, Room SES-127
7050 South 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8188
CELSA Testing Instructions and Schedule for Students
Sample Questions (PDF)
Summer 2010 CELSA Schedule
No appointment is necessary. Testing schedule is subject to change without notice.
Assessment Services is closed on holidays, winter/spring break and on Fridays during the summer.
A valid picture ID is required for testing.
Talking with other students is not allowed in the testing room.
Children are not allowed in Assessment Center and cannot be left unattended outside of the Assessment Center.
The following are prohibited during testing:
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Cellular phones/pagers, beepers, PDAs or any wireless communication devices
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Calculators
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Any kind of photographic or copying devise
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Listening devices such as radios, media players, headphones or recorders
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Dictionaries, books, pamphlets or reference materials, textbooks or notes
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Papers (scratch paper if approved will be provided by the assessment center)
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Personal writing utensils (i.e., pencils, pens, and highlighters)
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Slide rules, protractors, compasses or rulers
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Food, beverages or tobacco products
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Bookbags, purses, handbags or luggage
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Any other unauthorized testing aids
If you are discovered using unauthorized items or testing aids, or displaying inappropriate behavior, or using inappropriate language, the staff will stop your testing session.
There are limited locking spaces available, but students are responsible for their personal items.