Minnesota Battery Test
The Minnesota Battery (MnBatt) Test is an assessment of English proficiency that includes three sections: Listening, Reading, and Writing. It is designed to determine the English proficiency of international students admitted to academic programs at the University of Minnesota for course placement.
Registration
- The MN Battery Test is for admitted University of Minnesota graduate and undergraduate students only.
- To register, students must first attend an AZ hold webinar—instructions on this will be emailed to you closer to your semester start date. If you have been requested to take the test by your program, please contact [email protected].
- Students should register by 2 p.m. on the day before the test date. Plan to register early, as test dates often fill up quickly.
- The test costs $55, which we charge to your student account. For information on your student account, visit One Stop. The test fee is nonrefundable after the day of the test.
- To reschedule or cancel your test, email [email protected] at least one business day before the test. The cost of the test will not be refunded for late cancellations.
- More information about the format of the test is available upon request.
Upcoming Test Dates
| Test Date | Test Time | Test Results |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 25 | 4:00 p.m. | Friday, August 29 at 3:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, August 26 | 5:00 p.m. | Friday, August 29 at 3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, September 3 (late arrivals only) | 5:00 p.m. | Friday, September 5 at 3:00 p.m. |
Taking the Test
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early to sign in.
- Bring a picture ID (driver's license, passport, or University of Minnesota ID card).
- The test is computer-based and will take approximately 2.5 hours.
- Test results are available 2–3 days after your test date. Specific result dates are listed above and subject to change. On the day of your test, check with the test proctor to confirm when you will receive your test results.
Placement/Exemption Information
Students will be placed in or exempted from ESL classes on the basis of recent TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, Cambridge English Advanced, or MN Battery test scores. Students who do not have a test score upon arrival at the University of Minnesota may be required to take the MN Battery test. Depending on the test score, a student may be required to take an ESL class as part of their regular coursework their first semester.
Please contact the Minnesota English Language Program at [email protected] to discuss your specific situation.