Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP)--

 ***Our next test dates will be in September 2008. Please look at the page "Exam Schedule 2008-2009" for details. Students will be able to register for these exam dates beginning August 4.***

Students who plan to work as a teaching assistant (TA) at UCLA and are non-native English speaking international students must pass the TOP before working as a TA in any department at UCLA. A "native speaker" of English is currently defined by Graduate Division as one who has learned English from his/her parents. Only non-citizens are considered international students.

No alternatives to TOP are accepted.

Students who do not plan to work as a teaching assistant (TA) at UCLA do not need to take TOP.

NEW TEST-TAKERS: Please take advantage of the links on the sidebar to the left that provide useful information on the format of the exam as well as useful tips for the exam. We do not encourage newly admitted students to take the TOP upon arrival, before they have had interaction with native speakers.

REPEAT TEST-TAKERS: It is highly recommended that test-takers seek counseling from TOP coordinators to review their exam before registering for the exam again.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS: Please contact your department for specific department requirements.  

More detailed information about the exam is available in links on the sidebar to the left.

Should you have further questions, please contact the TOP coordinators:

Netta Avineri
Anna Joaquin

TOP Program Coordinators
top@oid.ucla.edu
(310) 825-3106 (campus extension 53106)