英國語文增潤課程

What is EEPT?

EdUHK English Proficiency Test (EEPT) is organised and conducted by the Centre for Language in Education (CLE) to measure the language proficiency of the students of the University. The aim of the test is to find out your English proficiency levels and where you can have improvements. Students will be required to join the test at least 20-30 minutes before the start of the test. Students are advised to book their tests early in order to secure their preferred test time slot.

Target Student

All new full-time NON-JUPAS undergraduate Year-1 students (excluding English major students) and all new full-time Senior-Year entry students admitted in 2025/26 must take the compulsory EEPT unless they qualify to be exempt from the test. (See the Exemptions section below and apply for an exemption by the deadline). Relevant students will receive the online registration form via email from CLE (eept@eduhk.hk).

JUPAS 2025 students, English Major students (except for Senior-Year entry students)* and Higher Diploma students are exempted from EEPT. Please do not fill in the sign-up form and exemption form.

* English Major Programmes:

Senior-Year entry students majoring in English are still required to take the EEPT.

A5B108 - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Studies and Digital Communication and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) Programme (Five-year Full-time) A4B093 - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Studies and Digital Communication (Four-year Full-time)

Date of EEPT 2025/26

EEPT of this year will be held from 26 - 28 August 2025. There is no fee for the test.

Exam Mode

EEPT is formulated in two parts:

Part 1. ON-SITE Computer test - Reading, Writing & Listening (around 90 minutes)

Exam Mode: On-site test

Location: B1-LP-01 (EdUHK Computer Room)

Part 2. Online Speaking Test via ZOOM (around 10-15 minutes)

Exam Mode: ZOOM

Reminder: Please prepare a device that can use ZOOM, and make sure that you are in a quiet and network-stable area during the test. (No make-up test will be arranged)

Failing to participate in either the speaking or computer test will be considered as not having completed the EEPT.

Consequences of not taking EEPT

Students who are required to take EEPT in the said period but failed to do so are required to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic)# at any officially authorized IELTS testing provider (i.e. British Council or IDP Education Pty Ltd) at their own expense and to provide a valid IELTS test report form to the CLE by the end of October 2025.

Students who fail to do so will NOT be allowed to register for the mandatory English Enhancement course which could lead to a delay in their study schedule.

# Only Paper-based/Computer-based IELTS Academic Tests conducted in test centres in one sitting will be accepted.

Exemption

Students may be exempt from the EEPT if they provide the scores of the following tests by filling in the online form and submitting a copy of the official certificate. Relevant students will receive the online form via email from CLE (eept@eduhk.hk).

* Please present the scores from a valid certificate. The score validity is of five years counting from the date of receiving it. The certificate will be considered expired once the date crosses the validity period.

^ Please present the scores from a valid certificate. The score validity is of two years counting from the date of receiving it. The certificate will be considered expired once the date crosses the validity period.

If you have completed an English language proficiency test that is not listed in the table above and you would like us to consider it for exemption, please email the test results along with a copy of the official results report/slip to kayee@eduhk.hk by 10 August 2025.

How does EEPT work?

EEPT will test the full range of English skills needed for success in your studies in the University. You will take all the tests at an official test venue or on an online platform with a high standard of identity verification and proctoring. The whole test takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. You will be assessed on the following skills:

Make-up test

If you are unable to attend your test due to circumstances beyond your control, including medical emergencies, you must contact the CLE office ( eept@eduhk.hk ) immediately.

If you are absent due to medical reasons, you must obtain a “Certificate of Sickness” issued by a registered medical practitioner that states the diagnosed condition/illness and recommends a period of sick leave that covers the test date.

Enquiry

Please contact CLE at eept@eduhk.hk if you have any questions.

Test components (Listening)

The Listening test is designed to assess a wide range of listening skills, including how well you

Format of Writing Test

There are 2 listening quizzes. In each quiz, you will listen to a recording of 5-8 minutes and then write your answers to a series of questions.

Timing

The Listening part takes approximately 12-13 minutes per quiz, and you are allowed 1 minute for checking the questions before the test and another 2 minutes for writing and checking the answers.

Number of Questions

About 10 per quiz

Task Type

Multiple choice questions

Marks

Each correct answer receives one mark. Scores are reported in levels.

Test components (Reading)

The Reading test is designed to assess a wide range of reading skills, including how well you

You will be asked to read a passage of around 750 words and respond to related questions in the Reading test.

Format of Reading Test

A long text (ranges from the descriptive and factual to the discursive and analytical). It has been selected for a non-specialist audience but is appropriate for people entering university courses.

Timing

20 minutes including the checking time

Number of Questions

Around 13 questions

Task Type

Blank-filling questions, multiple-choice questions and matching questions

Marks

Each correct answer receives one mark. Scores are reported in levels.

Test components (Writing)

The Writing test is designed to assess a wide range of writing skills, including how well you

Format of Writing Test

Write in a formal style in the Writing test. You will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem.

Timing

40 minutes

Number of Questions

1 question

Task Type

You will be asked to write an essay of at least 250 words.

Marks

Scores are reported in levels.

Test components (Speaking)

The Speaking test is designed to assess how well you can:

You will talk to an examiner in the Speaking test. The test is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get. The test will be recorded.

You will take the Speaking test at an official test venue or on ZOOM with the same high standard of identity verification and proctoring. You will be having the test with an examiner (either in person or online). The tests will be exactly the same in terms of content, scoring, timing, level of difficulty, question format and security arrangements.

Format of the Speaking test

The speaking test is a face-to-face /online interview conducted by an examiner. You will be asked questions related to a topic of general interest. The test assesses your ability to:

Timing

8 -10 minutes

Number of Parts

2 parts

Task Type

Part 1: The examiner will ask you general questions on familiar topics, e.g. home, studies or interests.

Part 2: The examiner will give you a task card which asks you to talk about a particular topic. You will be given one minute to prepare and make notes. You will then be asked to talk for 1-2 minutes on the topic. The examiner will then ask you one or two questions on the same topic.

Marks

Results are reported in levels.

Performance Indicators

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