ELPAC  English Language Proficiency Assessments for California

(Initial & Summative)

The ELPAC Initial Assessment is administered throughout the entire year after student initial enrollment.

The ELPAC Summative Assessment testing window is from February- May.

  • Description
    The ELPAC is aligned to the  2012 California English Language Development Standards. It consists 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: Multiple-choice and performance-based
    • Length of Test: Untimed