
Testing & Assessment Center
Testing & Assessment Center
Welcome to the Testing & Assessment Center!
You are in the right place to get recommendations on taking your first Math, English, ESLL, and Chemistry courses.
If you are new to Foothill College, you may have already received your recommendations when you applied that explains which courses are most appropriate to take.
- Check your MyPortal first before requesting an assessment. Go to the ‘Student Registration’ tab, then click on ‘View My Placement Results.’
- If you do not see your placement results, request your results by sending an email to fhtesting@fhda.edu or call (650) 949-7743.
Our Services
Course Placement Recommendations
Since the implementation of CA Assembly Bill 705 (AB705), Foothill College uses multiple measures – high school transcripts and guided self-placement assessments– to make recommendations for taking your first Math, English, ESLL, and Chemistry courses.
For more information about Chemistry 1A Placement, see our Chemistry 1A Placement Survey.
Click here to learn more about the guided-self placement process.
Accommodated Testing
Accommodations or Course Adjustments/Auxiliary Aids provide equitable access to classroom instruction, materials, programs, or facilities; and are determined on an individual basis by the Disability Resource Center (DRC).
Testing & Assessment Center Locations and Hours
Foothill Main Campus
- Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Virtual Office) *
*The testing center will be open for in-person services on Friday September 29 and Friday October 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
**Faculty members can contact us to schedule appointments that fall outside of our regularly scheduled office hours or to discuss virtual proctoring options. Please email fhtesting@fhda.edu or call (650) 949-7743.
Sunnyvale Center
- Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Virtual Office)
**Faculty members can contact us to schedule appointments that fall outside of our regularly scheduled office hours or to discuss virtual proctoring options. Please email fhtesting@fhda.edu or call (650) 949-7743.
Sunnyvale Center Directions and Parking
Ability to Benefit (ATB) Exam
If you plan to take the ATB Exam, you are required to have a note from the Financial Aid Office verifying that you are eligible for the exam.
For more information regarding Ability to Benefit (ATB) email fhtesting@fhda.edu or call (650) 949-7743.

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Testing & Assessment Center
(650) 949-7743
Student Services Building 8200 Room 8212
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