ELPAC

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

Description

The ELPAC is the required state test for English language proficiency (ELP) that must be given to students whose primary language is a language other than English. State and federal law require that local educational agencies administer a state test of ELP to eligible students in kindergarten through grade twelve. The ELPAC consist of two separate ELP assessments: one for the initial identification of students as English learners (ELs), and a second for the annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and to identify the student's level of ELP.

Purpose

The purpose of the ELPAC is to identify English learners, or ELs; determine their English language proficiency levels and assess their progress in learning English from year to year.

Test Details and Timeline 

• Grade Levels Tested: K-12
• Domain Areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
• Type of Questions: Computer-based Multiple-choice and performance-based
• Length of Test: Untimed

Administration Dates