Self Assessments

Upon consulting BASE's upcoming Spanish course schedule, you will see references to different "course levels". Our on-line Self-Assessments make it easy to determine your learning proficiency and answer the question: Which course is right for you?  Once you've determined what level you should take, please complete the written assessment so we may confirm your placement, and also select the appropriate level when registering, or let us know what level.  

If you have never learned Spanish before, there’s no need to take these assessments. You’ll want to sign up for an introductory course (Básico A Weekly, Básico A/B Semi-intensive, Básico A through Intermedio A Intensive, Intensive Plus or Ultra-intensive).

Please read instructions thoroughly on all sections of the Self-Assessment.

Can't remember how to write diacritical marks? See these instructions for help.

Choose an Assessment

Básico A (Take this assessment if you’ve studied some Spanish in the past, but you’re not sure if you should brush up with the bare basics.)

Básico B (Take this assessment if you know how to greet others, introduce yourself, order a drink and offer something to drink to a friend.)

Básico C (Take this assessment if you are able to describe your a hotel room or an airbnb, describe your family and friends, express your likes and preferences.)

Intermedio A (Take this assessment if you can describe your schedule, your day-to-day, and what you do with your free time. You are able to schedule activities with others and talk about your upcoming plans, and you are confident using all regular and irregular present tense verbs.)

Intermedio B (Take this assessment if you are able to have conversations about what you did in the past using regular verbs in the preterite and if you are able to give directions.

Intermedio C (Take this assessment if you are able to talk about the things that you used to do.)

Avanzado y Conversacional

For more advanced Spanish learning, students interested in Avanzado and Conversacional courses should write generously in the written assessment.  

Disclaimer: BASE may request an Oral Assessment and/or a more-detailed Written Assessment in order to more accurately place you in the most compatible course.