A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 CEFR Levels

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The Michigan English Placement Test (Michigan-EPT) is an easy-to-administer, computer-based
placement and progress test. Institutions worldwide have successfully used the Michigan-EPT
since 1973 to quickly and reliably place test takers into homogenous ability levels from beginner to
advanced (CEFR Levels A1 to C1).

Content Details

Listening
The listening section has two parts and a total of 25
questions. Audio for each test question is played once.

Part 1
Test takers hear a question or statement that requires a
response. Test takers choose the answer from 3 options.
Test Content Summary Part 2
After listening to the conversation between two people,
test takers answer a question about the conversation by
The Michigan-EPT is a 2-skill, computer-based test choosing the answer from 3 options.
that provides an accurate assessment of a test taker’s
Reading
general receptive language proficiency by reliably
measuring listening and reading skills. The results are The 35-minute reading section evaluates grammar,
intended to be used by the administering institutions vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
for internal purposes only.
Grammar
Listening There are 20 grammar questions. Each question
represents a short conversation between two speakers
2 parts 25 minutes 25 questions with part of the exchange omitted. Test takers select
Reading (includes grammar & vocabulary) from 4 answer choices to provide the word or phrase
that correctly completes the exchange.
Grammar 20 questions
Vocabulary 20 questions Vocabulary
35 minutes The vocabulary section presents 20 sentences, each with
Reading Part 1 5 questions
one missing word. Test takers complete each sentence
2 passages, by selecting from 4 answer choices.
Reading Part 2
10 questions
Test Totals 60 minutes 80 questions
Reading Comprehension
There are 15 reading comprehension questions. For each
question, test takers select an answer from 4 options.
Purchase Requirements
The Michigan-EPT is available for purchase by The first 5 questions assess sentence-level reading
bonafide institutions. comprehension. Each question consists of a sentence
followed by a question concerning its meaning.
For more information on ordering the Michigan-EPT,
Following the sentence-level questions, test takers are
contact info@michiganassessment.org.
presented with 2 reading passages of different lengths,
and 10 reading comprehension questions that assess a
range of reading skills.
 Administration Michigan-EPT Benefits

What equipment is needed?
• Laptop or desktop computer
• Up-to-date internet browser installed
• Headphones
→ Immediate results
→ 60-minute exam time
→ On-demand administration that does not
require specialized training
→ 6 forms support placement and track progress
→ Precise placement into course/program levels

What about pre-registration of test takers?
No complex pre-registration process is needed. Test
takers may self-register by entering their information
when they arrive to take the test.
→ Score reports at an individual or group level
→ Institutions set their own cut scores
→ Scale of 0-80 aligns to the CEFR*

What can you tell me about applying scores?

*The Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard
The Michigan-EPT allows institutions to set their own
that describes in detail what language learners at
cut scores or to adhere to the CEFR scale. It assesses
different levels can do.
language ability levels from beginner to advanced
along a 0-80 point scale, and aligns to the CEFR. The
number of levels and cut scores an institution sets
depends on each English language program. Specific CEFR Alignment and Cut Scores
cut scores must be determined in the local context.
We strongly recommend that only overall scores be
used for placement decisions. A1 A2 B1 B2 C1
0-30 31-38 39-52 53-60 61-80
How do we transition to the computer-based
Beginner Advanced
Michigan-EPT?

The administration manual includes a concordance

table to transition from the older paper-based
Michigan-EPT to the computer-based exam. If you are Interested in trying Michigan-EPT?
using another test, we would be happy to assist your Contact info@michiganassessment.org
transition process. for a free demonstration code.
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01/06/20