A placement test is a test given by a school to determine the academic or skill level of a student, especially a new student, in order to place them in the correct class.
Students are required to take placement tests before registering.
placement test in British English
(ˈpleɪsmənt tɛst)
noun
education
a test to determine a new student's academic ability in order to assign him or her to an appropriate class or course
On arrival you will take a placement test to determine the level at which you willbegin your studies.