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VERSANT ENGLISH TEST

The Versant English Test is used to measure the communicative competence of non-native English-speaking graduate students under consideration for teaching associate and teaching assistant positions at the university. UCF Global is responsible for administering the test.

Test fee – $70.00

Payment Options:

Registration Information:

Students must register in advance for the Versant Test. Registration is an online process. Please choose a date from the list below, then click on “register”. Follow the steps online to complete registration for the Versant Test.

The university provides you with free English-speaking training if your score is between 58 and 68 on the initial Versant Test. To qualify, you must take your initial test at the beginning of the Fall or Spring semester.

 

ORAL COMMUNICATION FOR INTERNATIONALS (OCI)

Oral Communication for Internationals (OCI) is a 12-week remediation course to assist international graduate students with improving their skills in English language communication. OCI is offered in the fall and spring semesters and is led by faculty members at UCF Global.

Spring 2024 Course Dates: January 22nd – April 19th

Spring 2024 Course Days & Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 3-4:30pm

Delivery: In person

UCF Global Classroom: 324

OCI Course Fee –
$900.00

Payment Options:

Registration Information:

“Oral Communication for Internationals” (OCI) is only offered in the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. Please email  globalrecords@ucf.edu if interested in enrolling in OCI.

OTHER LANGUAGE OPTIONS

Based off the Versant Test scores, the table below list ways to qualify for the free English Speaking training course (OCI), and other optional paid training courses.

Initial Versant Score UCF Global English Language Course Options
69 or more

NO TRAINING NEEDED

  • You may be a GTA Associate, or Assistant, provided you meet other SACs-related qualifications
58-68

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONALS (OCI)

  • One semester of free OCI training
  • Must complete OCI Seminar Project (The seminar project is a capstone project where participants can demonstrate and apply all newly learned techniques)
  • An additional Versant exam required at the end of the semester’s training
  • You may be employed as a GTA Assistant provided you meet other SACs-related qualifications
60 or less (optional) ONLINE ENGLISH PROGRAM COURSES & INTENSIVE ONE WEEK COURSES
Please contact UCF Global English Language Programs for alternate language courses that will meet your needs. These programs charge a fee that must be paid by you or your college. You may pick multiple courses from the list below:Online English Program Courses (8-week online course)

 

  • For those that score below 60
  • Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation Course
  • Reading/Writing/Grammar Course

One-Week Intensive (Preparation for Versant Test)

  • For those that score 60 or higher

One-Week Intensive (Preparation for OCI Course)

  • For those that score 50 or higher

Test Dates

Test Dates Register Registration Opens Registration Closes
May 6, 2024 
VERSANT TEST (Summer I)
UCF Global, Suite 301
Register April 18, 2024 May 3, 2024
June 3, 2024 
VERSANT TEST (Summer II)
UCF Global, Suite 301
Register May 6, 2024 May 31, 2024
August 5, 2024 
VERSANT TEST (Fall I)
UCF Global, Suite 301
Register June 24, 2024 August 2, 2024
August 12, 2024 
VERSANT TEST (Fall I)
UCF Global, Suite 301
Register June 24, 2024 August 9, 2024
October 7, 2024 
VERSANT TEST (Fall II)
UCF Global, Suite 301
Register September 9, 2024 October 4, 2024
December 11, 2024 
VERSANT TEST (Spring I)
UCF Global, Suite 301
Register November 11, 2024 December 10, 2024
January 2, 2025 
VERSANT TEST (Spring I)
UCF Global, Suite 301
Register November 11, 2024 December 27, 2024
February 24, 2025 
VERSANT TEST (Spring II)
UCF Global, Suite 301
Register January 27, 2025 February 21, 2025

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