English Proficiency Assessment Test

The English Proficiency Assessment Test (EPAT) is offered to new students to determine their proficiency level. The EPAT consists of two exams, the EPAT I and the EPAT II. The EPAT I is to determine placement between levels 1 and 3, and the EPAT II, given to students who score level 4 or higher on the EPAT I, is for placement between levels 3 and 6. In place of the EPAT, students may present the TOEIC, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT, or CEF score for their placement. Such scores, correlated to each level, are listed, respectively. Furthermore, students who are currently attending or have completed colleges or universities are not required to take the EPAT. Such schools must be accredited by the agencies that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

New students may appeal their placement on the 2nd or 3rd day of the term. Students may move down one level at their sole discretion. However, in order to advance to higher levels, students may either retake the EPAT or obtain recommendation letters from their current teachers. In all cases, the final decision will be made by the administration office.

Course Levels

64 Weeks 

48 Weeks 

40 Weeks 

32 Weeks 

24 Weeks 

16 Weeks 

8 Weeks 

Level 7, TOEFL Prep 795+, 545+, 77+, C1/C2	Preparation for a 4-year college or university Enroll concurrently in a college or university Close to native speaker fluency
Level 6, ESL Advanced 795+, 545+, 77+, C1/C2	Certificate of Achievement given Ready for a 2-year college Close to native speaker fluency
Level 5, ESL High Intermediate 600+, 450+, 45+, B2	Somewhat ready for a 2-year college Somewhat proficient and fluent
Level 4, ESL Intermediate 410+, 360+, 22+, B1
Level 3, ESL Low Intermediate 240+, 285+, 12+, A2
Level 2, ESL High Beginners Not Applicable
Level 1, ESL False Beginners/ Beginners Not Applicable

POLY's program consists of 6 ESL levels and a TOEFL Prep course. The ESL classes are designed for an eight-week study divided into two terms, and the TOEFL Prep course is designed for a sixteen-week study divided into four terms. Each term is four weeks long.