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ELS Announcements

September
07
2026
IUS School of English Language

English Language Placement Test

Preliminary Test for students from Bosnia & Herzegovina and the region — assessing grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing skills.

Test time 10:00 AM
Venue Building B
Arrive by 9:30 AM
ELS Placement Test — 7 September 2026 official poster
Everything you need to know

The essentials

Four key details to keep in mind before the day of the test.

Test day

Monday, 7 September 2026

Test begins promptly at 10:00 AM. Late arrivals cannot be admitted.

Venue

Building B exam halls

Gather in the Building B lobby by 9:30 AM. ELS staff will assign students to exam halls.

Test content

4 skills assessed

Grammar · Vocabulary · Reading · Writing

Results

Emailed on 9 September

Sent to the address you provided during your IUS registration.

On the test day

Bring these — leave those

A simple checklist to help you arrive prepared.

Bring with you

What you need

  • Valid photo ID — passport, ID card, driver's licence, or IUS student card. Students without a valid ID will not be admitted.
  • Your own stationery — pencil, pen, eraser, and any other writing tools you need.
Not allowed

What to leave

  • No dictionaries — the use of any dictionary during the test is not permitted.
  • Mobile phones & smartwatches must be switched off throughout the test.
  • No sharing of stationery — each student must use their own materials.
Prepare in advance

Try a sample placement test

Familiarize yourself with the exam format before the test day. For any further questions, contact the ELS office at els@ius.edu.ba.