The ECPE was established by the English Language Institute at the University of Michigan. The exam is an advanced-level general ESL/EFL proficiency test that is designed to evaluate both oracy (listening-speaking) and literacy (reading-writing) skills. The content and difficulty of the ECPE reflect the English language skills required of a university-level adult. The exam is not specifically designed for students wishing to study in the USA, as it is not necessarily a language requirement exam made for university admission. However, scores can be converted to a Michigan English Language Assessment Battery result. Many educational institutions and businesses in several countries recognize this certificate as a sufficient proof of English language proficiency.
Structure
The ECPE Final Examination consists of the following parts:
- Speaking test, in the form of a one-to-one interview, containing both short interchanges and longer discourse (10-15 minutes)
- Impromptu essay written on one of two assigned topics (30 minutes)
- A 50-item multiple-choice listening comprehension test (30 minutes)
- A 120-item multiple-choice grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and reading test (75 minutes)
Results
- Fail, pass, honours
- Listening: below 60-65%, above 60-65%, above 90%
- GCVR: below 60-65%, above 60-65%, above 90%
- Writing: D, C – B, A
- Speaking: 1, 2 – 3, 4
Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:
ECPE - Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English
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