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An independent, free site with original ELPAC practice questions, recorded listening audio, speaking and writing prompts with rubrics, and plain-language guides.
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Every question, audio passage, and guide is free for students, families, and teachers. There is nothing to buy and no sign-up.
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Questions and passages are original, written to follow the task types and scoring guidance the test authority publishes. They are practice, not official test items.
About the ELPAC
The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is the state assessment designed to measure how well students who are English learners understand and communicate in English. Federal and state laws mandate that public schools administer an initial assessment to newly enrolled students whose primary language is not English, followed by an annual summative assessment until they achieve English proficiency.
Scores are reported across two composite areas: Oral Language (Listening and Speaking) and Written Language (Reading and Writing). Achieving Level 4 (Well Developed) satisfies Criterion 1 for reclassification as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP).
Guides
What Is the ELPAC?
The ELPAC is the test California public schools use to find out how well a student understands and uses English. This page explains who takes it, what it measures, and what it means for your child.
Read the overview →ELPAC Scores Explained
A Summative ELPAC report gives an overall performance level from 1 to 4, plus separate results for oral language and written language. Here is what each part means, and what it does not mean.
Read about scores →ELPAC Reclassification Guide (RFEP)
Reclassification is the process that moves a student from English learner status to Reclassified Fluent English Proficient. Here are California's four required criteria, how the process usually runs, and what parents need to know.
Read about reclassification →How to Prepare for the ELPAC
Effective ELPAC preparation is about steady daily language development rather than frantic test cramming. Here is a practical, domain-by-domain guide for parents and teachers.
Read the preparation guide →
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This is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the California Department of Education or the official ELPAC program. All questions here are original practice material written to match the published task formats.