Earn Credit for Foreign Language Proficiency
Central Maine Community College offers matriculated students the opportunity to earn academic credit in more than 50 languages through Brigham Young University’s (BYU) Foreign Language Achievement Testing Service (FLATS). Students may receive humanities credit based on their exam score.
FLATS Exam Information
Review the follwing information to learn about exam scheduling, testing details, and how academic credit is awarded.
Eligibility & Scheduling
- FLATS exams are available to matriculated CMCC students.
- Exams are offered by appointment only through the Center for Testing & Assessment.
- Students may earn humanities credit based on their exam score.
Exam Details
- FLATS exams are multiple-choice.
- Exams assess listening, reading, and grammar comprehension.
- Students have 2½ hours to complete the exam.
- CMCC does not provide practice exams or test preparation materials.
Credit Awarded
| FLATS Score | CMCC Humanities Credits Awarded |
|---|---|
| 12 | 6 Credits |
| 8-11 | 3 Credits |
| Below 8 | No Credit |
Humanities credit is awarded based on the student’s FLATS exam score. Credit remains valid for five years from the date of the exam.
Ready to Schedule Your Exam?
FLATS exams are administered by appointment through the Center for Testing & Assessment.