English Placement Test (EPT)

Students who wish to have their English proficiency assessed may complete the English Placement Test (EPT). The result of this assessment will determine whether a student possesses adequate English language and writing skills for direct entry to university-level studies. If the result of the EPT indicates that a student is not prepared for university-level study in the English language, he or she may alternately be eligible for admission to the English as an Additional Language (EAL) program. The EAL program is a full-time, integrated, intensive English and academic skills program designed to prepare students for college and university studies in the English language. Applicants whose EPT results indicate insufficient literacy in the English language are not admissible to the College. Placement test results are valid for a period of two years from the date of sitting. A student may rewrite the EPT once per semester (see policy: Placement Test Rewrites). Note: Alexander College does not accept internal English placement or assessment tests written at other institutions.

Students are placed based on their EPT score, as follows:

English Placement Test Scoring Table