Placement Test & Course Level Placement

Placement Test & Course Level Placement

At POLY Languages Institute, we use the English Proficiency Assessment Test (EPAT) to place new students in the appropriate course level. Accurate placement ensures each student begins at a level suited to their current English proficiency, allowing for more effective learning.

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🧪 What Is the EPAT?

The EPAT consists of two exams:

EPAT I (For Placement into Levels 1–3)

• Listening Test – 10 minutes
• Grammar/Structure Test – 30 minutes

This initial exam is required for all new students. It helps assess fundamental skills and determines whether further testing is needed.

EPAT II (For Placement into Levels 4–6)

• Listening/Speaking Test – 50 minutes
• Reading/Writing Test – 65 minutes

Only students who score at or above a level-4 threshold on EPAT I will proceed to EPAT II.

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📝 Alternative Placement via Exam Scores

New students may present one of the following exam scores instead of taking the EPAT:

• IELTS
• TOEFL iBT
• TOEIC

Note: Scores must be dated within one year of the student’s expected start dat

📊 Course Level Reference Guide

To view how POLY course levels align with international exam benchmarks and CEFR standards, please visit: ➡️ Achievement Scale & Interpretation

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🔁 Placement Appeals & Adjustments

New students may appeal their placement by the second day of the term. Guidelines:

• Students may request to move down one level without restriction.
• To move up one level, students must:
  • Retake the EPAT, or
  • Obtain recommendation letters from their current instructors.

Final placement decisions are made by the administration office.

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