To obtain information concerning the SPEAK Test access the webpage: SPEAK Test
EAP Placement Test information follows:
The IUPUI ESL Program and the Office of International Affairs have joined together to administer the required EAP Placement test for students for whom English is a second language. International students must take this test prior to registration for classes even if the TOEFL test has been taken.
Because this is a placement test used to accurately determine English language skill level, students do not need to "prepare" for it. The scores are used to assign the ESL classes that best meet students’ academic needs, and they will provide the favorable English experiences necessary for a successful career at IUPUI.
For further EAP Test Registration, Course and Program Information, contact the EAP Program, (317) 274-2188, Cavanaugh Hall 341, esl@iupui.edu.
EAP Placement Test Information
The EAP Program uses the ACT ESL Placement Test, which is a computer-adaptive
test, along with an essay , to confirm your English language proficiency. The
ACT ESL Placement Test consists of three parts: (1) grammar/usage, (2) reading,
and (3) listening. This test is a placement test; there are no texts that can
be studied to improve your score. The scores you receive on the different parts
of the placement test are used to place you into, or exempt you from, IUPUI
ESL classes. The ESL classes at IUPUI are all designed to provide non-native
speakers of English with the academic language support needed to be successful
at an American university.
1) ACT ESL Grammar/Usage test -This test assesses your ability to recognize
and manipulate the grammatical structures and elements of Standard American
English.
2) ACT ESL Reading test - This test assesses your ability to read a variety
of reading passages and understand both explicitly stated and inferred ideas.
3) ACT ESL Listening test - This test assesses your ability to understand spoken
English, including short academic-style lectures.
4) Written essay - This test assesses your ability to write on a specific topic
in a limited time period. The topic allows you to use your personal experience
and observations to complete the essay; no outside source information or specific
knowledge in a certain area is required.
There is no time limit on the ACT ESL sections of the test, but most people take no more than 2-1/2 hours to complete the test. You can get information, including sample questions, about the ESL Placement Test at this website: http://www.act.org/esl/.
Test Registration
You must register in advance for the EAP Placement Test. You will be required
to show your picture identification when your report for the test. The registration
process varies depending on your student status.
(a) Admitted undergraduate students: To register, you must call Orientation
Services (274-4240) to schedule a test date and time.
(b) Admitted graduate and professional students: To register, you must call
the Testing Center (274-2620) to schedule a test date and time.
EAP Placement Test Fee
The fee for the ESL Placement Test is $30.00. This fee is non-refundable. Pay
in person by cash, check, or money order at the Testing Office when you arrive
to take the test. You will not be permitted to take the test until you have
paid.
Testing
The EAP Placement Test is given in the IUPUI Testing Center, in Union G015.
The Testing Center is open M-F 8am - 8pm, and Saturdays 8am - 5 pm. You must
pre-register to take the test, and should do so at least one day prior to the
day you wish to test. Bring a picture ID (your passport is acceptable), a number
two (#2) pencil, a pen, and your test fee payment ($30.00 - cash, check or money
order) when you come to the Testing Center.
NOTE: Students taking the placement test during orientation week in August and January will follow different registration and testing procedures, which will be outlined during orientation.
Placement Test Results
Results of the placement test will be available from your advisors or the EAP
Office within 10 working days from when you took the test. Scores are not given
over the phone. Students admitted to IUPUI should follow the instructions in
the letter for obtaining orientation and academic advising information.
Retesting
Graduate students who believe their placement is inaccurate and who can show
good cause to support this opinion (e.g., a high TOEFL score), can petition
the Director of the Graduate Office for permission to retake the EAP Placement
Test before the end of their first semester on campus. Petitions to retake
the EAP Placement Test after the first semester on campus will be considered
only for exceptional circumstances.
Undergraduate Students who have been admitted may retest once, but it is recommended that you wait at least one month before retesting. Your test score will be valid for one year from the test date.
Intensive English Program Students
Undergraduate Students from ELS Language Centers who successfully complete Level
109 have met IUPUI's English proficiency requirement for admission and do not
need to take the EAP Placement test to receive their admission decision. Graduate
Students who successfully complete Level 112, have met IUPUI's minimum English
proficiency requirement for admission; however, graduate departments have the
prerogative to require a higher level of proficiency. Nevertheless, all students
are required to take the EAP Placement Test prior to the start of classes for
placement purposes.
Degree Seeking Graduate Students
Graduate students for whom English is their second language, as defined by University
policies, are required to take the EAP Placement Test before the start of their
first semester on campus and take any supplemental English courses that may
be prescribed fromthe results of this examination. The Graduate Office monitors
compliance with this campus policy.
NOTE: Graduate Students seeking university employment in positions with direct student contact (e.g., as teaching assistants) are also required to take the SPEAK Test to evaluate oral language proficiency. Contact the EAP Office for more information.
Helpful Campus Addresses and Phone Numbers
IUPUI Campus Map
http://www.iupui.edu/misc/maps.htm
English for Academic Purposes Program
425 University Blvd, CA341
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317/274-2188
http://english.iupui.edu
Office of International Affairs
International Admissions
902 W. New York Street, ES2126
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5167
317/274-7000
http://www.iupui.edu/~oia
Orientation Services
317/274-4240
http://uc.iupui.edu
Graduate Office
620 Union Drive, #518
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317/274-4023 Graduate Office
317/274-1577 Graduate Non-Degree Office
Dr. Sherry Queener, Associate Dean
queenes@iupui.edu
Testing Center
620 Union Drive, #G015
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317/274-4240
http://www.assessment.iupui.edu