English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)
The ELPT is a two-hour online examination. Students from the Faculties of Humanities and Education, Social Sciences, Law, Science and Technology, Food and Agriculture, and Sport who do not possess one of the following pre-requisites must sit the ELPT in order to register for the Foundation English Courses:
- CAPE Communication Studies Grade I or II
- General Paper, Grade A or B
- CSEC General Proficiency, English Language Grade 1
- GCE/ BGCSE English Language, Distinction (Grade A or I or II)
- TOEFL (Paper Test Score 580+ or Electronic minimum writing score 22)
- An undergraduate degree from an English-speaking University
- UWIDEC/Open Campus Language Skills and Communication (Grade B and above)
- FDMU 0005 Preparatory Academic Writing
Why is ELPT important?
If a student does not possess the criteria listed above, the ELPT is the official method of The UWI that is used to determine a candidate’s suitability for entry into the Faculty’s academic writing course(s).
ELPT Schedule
The ELPT is offered three times in any given academic year: August, October, and February. Click UWI Academic Calendar for the precise dates.
Semester I (2025-2026)
Thursday 9th October 2025 – ELPT Examination (ONLINE)
ELPT Registration Begins – 8th September 2025
ELPT Registration Ends – 19th September 2025
ELPT Preparatory Workshop Registration Begins – 5th September 2025
ELPT Preparatory Workshop Registration Ends – 19th September 2025
ELPT Preparatory Workshop Begins – 18th September 2025 (ONLINE)
ELPT Preparatory Workshop Ends – 7th October 2025
The next sitting of the ELPT is scheduled for: STA-ELPT.registration@sta.uwi.edu
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (ELPT)
INFORMATION ON TEST
DATE: Thursday 9th October, 2025.
TIME: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
VENUE: Online
For further information/queries, please send email to
ELPT Preparatory Workshop Registration Period:
• Start date: Friday 5th September 2025
• End date: Friday 19th September 2025
Form: ELPT PREPARATORY WORKSHOP
ELPT Examination Registration Period:
• Start date - Monday 8th September 2025
• End date - Friday 19th September 2025
Form: ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (ELPT) –
For further information/queries, please send email to:STA-ELPT.registration@sta.uwi.edu
ELPT Preparatory Workshop
This is an 18-hour online optional workshop that is facilitated through six (6) three-hour classes at a cost of TTD 875.00. This workshop seeks to build skills in areas such as formal essay writing, critical reading, analysing graphic organisers, and mechanics of the English language. All materials except the ELPT Booklet are provided during this workshop.
How much does the ELPT exam cost
The ELPT exam costs TTD $200.00. Students must both pay their examination fee and complete the registration jot form on the Faculty of Humanities and Education's website. Registration is only considered complete after proof of payment has been uploaded to the registration jot form.
NOTE: Registration will only be accepted via the jot form.
Registration Process
ALL candidates must register ONLINE ONLY.
For details on ELPT Registration and payment procedure, click the Information Package below:
