Testing for International Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants that are non-native English speakers are responsible for certifying that he or she has the necessary English proficiency required for a teaching assignment. Students that have not completed three or more years of undergraduate study at a university in an English-speaking country must take the Versant English oral proficiency test prior to the start of the semester to receive certification for the fulfillment of their TA position.
Please note:
1. RAs do not need to take the English proficiency test; however they will need to take the test at a later date if given a TA position in future semesters.
2. TAs who score below a 65 on the Versant test, must enroll in ELS 512 (Fall semester) or ELS 612 (Spring semester).
Fall 2013 Test Dates
Monday, August 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, International Center, 37 Lower College Rd
Tuesday, August 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, International Center, 37 Lower College Rd
To schedule a thirty-minute test appointment please contact Kelly Watts, kwatts@mail.uri.edu or 401-874-2019.
ELS 512 Oral Communication Skills for ITAs Monday 4:00pm - 6:45pm
- Increase pronunciation and communication skills
- Complete professional presentations and reflective writing assignments
- Focus on American culture and cross-cultural communication
University of Rhode Island • Office of International Students & Scholars • International Center • 37 Lower College Road; Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881
News
International Student Orientation
Date: January 21, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Place: International Center, 37 Lower College Road
SPRING 2011
**IMPORTANT OPT INFO.**
Reporting responsibilities of F-1 International Students while on (OPT)
Spring 2010 OPT workshop schedules are announced.
