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The Oral English Proficiency Test

Schedule of Test Administrations

All students must be pre-registered by their department for the test.  See instructions below.
2012
 
DAY DATE TIMES TEST LOCATION*
Monday July 16 10:30-11:30 AM SC 246
Tuesday July 17 11:30-12:30 AM SC 246
Wednesday July 18 1:30-2:30 PM SC 246
Monday August 13 1:30-2:30 PM
3:30-4:30
5:30-6:30
SC 246
Tuesday August 14 8:30-9:30 AM
10:30-11:30
12:30-1:30 PM
2:30-3:30
4:30-5:30
SC 246
Wednesday August 15 8:30-9:30 AM
10:30-11:30
12:30-1:30 PM
2:30-3:30
4:30-5:30
SC 246
Thursday August 16 8:30-9:30 AM
10:30-11:30
12:30-1:30 PM
2:30-3:30
4:30-5:30
SC 246
Friday August 17 8:30-9:30 AM
10:30-11:30
12:30-1:30 PM
2:30-3:30
4:30-5:30
SC 246
Monday August 20 6:30-7:30 PM SC 246
Tuesday August 21 6:30-7:30 PM SC 246
Monday September 17 10:30-11:30 AM SC 289
Tuesday September 18 1:30-2:30 PM SC 246
Monday October 15 10:30-11:30 AM SC 289
Tuesday October 16 1:30-2:30 PM SC 246
Monday November 12 10:30-11:30 AM SC 289
Tuesday November 13 1:30-2:30 PM SC 246

*Please check confirmation e-mails carefully as the test location is subject to change.

The OEPP does not communicate directly with students.  Please make sure to confirm with your students when and where their OEPT will take place, and remind them to take the practice test!

HOW TO REGISTER STUDENTS FOR THE TEST:

  • All registrations must be made by the department on the test registration form.  We do not accept test registrations directly from students. 
  • Only students who have been formally admitted to the Purdue Graduate School are eligible to take the test.  A valid Purdue ID number is required.
  • When registering via e-mail, always send the form to: oeptregistration@purdue.edu.
  • Please do not schedule students to take the test within 48 hours of their arrival in the country.  Students should have the opportunity to rest and recover from jet lag prior to taking the OEPT.
  • Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.  We are not able to accommodate last minute requests or walk-ins.
  • Remind your student to take the OEPT Practice Test and tutorial at least 24 hours before the scheduled test time. 
  • On testing day, students should arrive about 20 minutes early and wait outside the testing lab until asked to enter.  Students will be asked to show their Purdue student ID as they are signed in. 
  • Students should be aware that several students will be in the computer lab taking the test at the same time.  While every effort is made to leave space between students, in some cases students can hear other test-takers as they record their responses.  Reminding students to speak in a normal voice as they take the OEPT is very helpful.

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Test Results

Test results may be accessed from the OEPT Score Database within approximately 5 days of a student's test date.  Liaisons to the OEPT who have been registered into the OEPP's system with their Purdue ID have access to the score database. 

Please note:  The OEPP does not report test results to students.  Department liaisons are responsible for retrieving scores and notifying their students of the test outcome.  If you need assistance with score retrieval, please call the OEPP at 49-49380. 

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The OEPP's Course - ENGL 62000

There is always a very high demand for ENGL 620, especially in the fall.  We do our best to make sure those students who do not pass the OEPT but are needed to TA within the next year are given priority for the fall semester.  To learn how to help your students register for ENGL 620, please visit this page.  Questions about course registration should be directed to the Program Coordinator, phone 49-49379.

 

Methods of Oral English Proficiency Certification

OEPT Practice Test 

OEPT Scale - Explanation of Scores

OEPT Retest Policy

OEPP Staff

University Policy on the Hiring of ITAs

List of English Speaking Countries

Community Resources in ESL

Frequently Asked Questions

ENGL 620

Links and Resources for International Students at Purdue

Contact us:
Oral English Proficiency Program
155 S. Grant Street
810 Young Hall
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114

765-494-9380
 
Test Registrations:
oeptregistration@purdue.edu
 
General information:
oepp@purdue.edu
 
Click here for the Test Registration Form