Information on ESLPE:
In order for students to enroll in an ESL course to satisfy their ESL requirement, they must first take the English as a Second Language Placement Exam (ESLPE). The results of the ESLPE are used to determine placement into the required sequence of ESL courses or exemption from the ESL requirement.
Who needs to take the ESLPE?
There are two populations of students who might need to demonstrate their academic writing proficiency in English by taking the ESLPE:
- International graduate students
Learn more about the writing requirement for international graduate students. - Some multilingual undergraduate transfer students
Learn more about the possible ESL writing requirement for multilingual transfer students.
Note: The English requirement applies to U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents.
When should I take the ESLPE?
If you are required to take the ESLPE, you should do so before your 1st quarter. First, this requirement is designed to identify and address the advanced-level academic writing skills you need to succeed at UCLA. In addition, if you delay this requirement, you risk not graduating on time with your cohort.
How do students register for the ESLPE?
Find dates and how to register for ESLPE on the Writing Programs website. Students must register for the ESLPE via the website before the date of the exam.
How many times can an undergraduate student take the ESLPE?
Students may only take the ESLPE once.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the ESLPE?
- Leslie Sherwood, ESLPE Exam Coordinator: lsherwood@humnet.ucla.edu
- You can also contact us at wpinfo@humnet.ucla.edu with any question.