Remote Virtual Common Placement Testing Option
Students can take this exam on a remote virtual basis in their own home!
The Broward College LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL) is a multiple-choice format (except for writing sample). Students taking this test are placed into classes according to their skill level. There's no time limit (except for writing sample). Questions are presented based on individual's skill level. The response to each question drives the difficulty level of the next question. It's important to give each question as much thought as possible before selecting an answer.
The scaled score range for the ESL Reading Skills and ESL Listening tests is 20-120. These two sections of the LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL) are adaptive. This means that the questions are chosen for you on the basis of your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level. Because the test works this way, you must answer every question in the order it is given. You can change your answer to a particular question before moving on to the next question, but you cannot leave a question out or come back to it later to change your answer. If you do not know the answer to a question, try to eliminate one or more of the choices. Then pick from the remaining choices.
The average time to complete all three sections in one sitting is approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Visit the Testing Fees webpage for more information!
All fees must be paid prior to testing.
Broward College Students
Non-Broward College Students
LOEP test scores expire after 1 one year if a student has never registered for EAP classes. Students must retest* on the LOEP.
*There is a fee for all retest attempts.
LOEP Placement Notes
There are 3 sections to the BC LOEP (ACCUPLACER ESL):
Note: BC administers a LOEP test sequence specifically designed for BC students. It may differ from the LOEP version required by another institution. Check with your institution about the specific LOEP test sequence they require.
LOEP Test sections* covered by this policy:
Students are entitled to retest no more than one (1) time provided it is within 12 months of the initial test date.
Students with LOEP placement test scores that are more than one year old and who have never registered for classes are required to retest.
*The LOEP test administered at BC may differ from the LOEP test offered at other institutions.
Testing times differ from Center Opening and Closing Times.
Student Testing Times as shown below: Students must be seated in the Testing Center no earlier/later than the time reflected below if they are taking the LOEP test!
Location | Days of the Week | Testing Times |
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Central Campus | M, T, W, R | 8:15am - 5:00pm |
F | 8:15am - 12:00pm | |
S | 9:15am - 12:30pm | |
North Campus | M, T, W, R | 8:15am - 3:45pm |
F | 8:15am - 12:00pm | |
South Campus | M, T, W, R | 8:15am - 3:45pm |
F | 8:15am - 12:00pm | |
Miramar West Center | M, W | 8:15am - 3:45pm |
T, R, F | 8:15am - 12:00pm | |
Willis Holcombe Center | R | 8:30am - 12:30pm |
F | 8:30am - 12:30pm |
M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, and S=Saturday
*Only one testing time slot is available at WHC for students to take the entire LOEP due to limited hours of operation that day.
Students with documented testing accommodations must present them to the Office of Accessibility Resources prior to the desired test date. The Testing Center will work with the Office of Accessibility Resources to provide approved testing accommodations.
Students needing to take the test, who live outside of the South Florida area, have the option to request remote placement testing accommodations.