Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP)--

***The 2007-2008 TOP test dates have passed.

Our next test dates will be in September 2008. We will put these dates on the website in mid-July, and students will be able to register for the exam at that time.***

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:

Andrea Mates
Netta Avineri

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