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News: International Plan  

Probable OPI placement based on sequential activity

Activity and Sequence

Likely placement for
French, German, Spanish, Russian

Likely placement for
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic

2 years foreign language (college level)
Novice High to Intermediate Low
Novice High
+LBAT immersion Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid, some Intermediate High
Intermediate Low
+Pre-semester language course (4 wks) (on location ) Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High Intermediate Low to Intermediate High
+Study-abroad semester Advanced Low/Mid to Advanced High Advanced Low to Advanced Mid
+Internship 6 month Advanced Low/Mid to Advanced High Advanced Low to Advanced Mid
Or +Two semesters study abroad Intermediate High to Advanced Low/ Advanced Mid/Advanced High Advanced Low to Advanced Mid

The skill level you attain during your stay will depend on how long you stay and on how well you immerse yourself in the language and culture.

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