English Placement Test – LOEP PLACEMENT

The Edmonds College LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL) is a multiple-choice format (except for a writing sample). Students taking this test are placed into classes according to their skill level. There's no time limit (except for writing a sample of up to 120 minutes). Questions are presented based on an individual's skill level. The response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question. Giving each question as much thought as possible is essential before selecting an answer.

The scaled score range for the ESL Reading Skills and ESL Listening tests is 20-120. These two sections of the LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL) are adaptive. This means the questions are chosen based on your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level.

Please follow the instructions below to request your LOEP test:

• Before enrolling in a class, students are allowed one English test and one retest each. The first English placement test is free, and the retest costs $28.
• If you wish to retest after you get your test result, please contact the Cashiers office to pay the $28 retest fee. Then email your receipt to testingcenter@edmonds.edu to request your retest.

Steps to Take the English Placement Test Using PROCTOR-U Services:

• Go to the Virtual Testing page for the "Proctor U System Requirements".
• Once you are ready, please check the ACCUPLACER Practice Resources to prepare for the placement test and complete the Placement Test Request Form to request your test.
• After receiving a test voucher, you can schedule your test date immediately. The voucher will have an expiration date. If you can't take the test before your voucher expires, please email testingcenter@edmonds.edu to cancel it. Once we issue the voucher, if you don't use or cancel it, there will be a $28 fee to request it again.
• Remember that English test results may take up to 3 business days if you are required to write an essay.