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English Language Entrance Proficiency Test
All candidates who are interested to apply for teaching positions with the Ministry of Education are to register for the English Language (EL) Entrance Proficiency Test (EPT) via the Ministry. The Ministry will assist you with the EPT registration if you are found suitable and you have been shortlisted for employment after the interview with the Ministry.
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English Language Entrance Proficiency Test

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All candidates who are interested to apply for teaching positions with the Ministry of Education are to register for the English Language (EL) Entrance Proficiency Test (EPT) via the Ministry. The Ministry will assist you with the EPT registration if you are found suitable and you have been shortlisted for employment after the interview with the Ministry.

  • Only candidates shortlisted for employment by the Ministry of Education will be allowed to register for the test. The Ministry will assist these candidates in the registration process.

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Test Information

Components of English EPT

  • Writing Component (100 minutes): Candidates will be required to complete a piece of situational writing (200 to 300 words) followed by a short expository essay (approx 450 words).
  • Speaking component (approx 20 minutes): Candidates will be required to read a passage aloud and deliver a monologue. This will be followed by a few minutes of dialogue with the examiner.

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Payment Information

For each proficiency test,  inclusive of BOTH Oral and Written components.

Test Fees
$110, inclusive of GST
Payment via PayNow

For payment via PayNow, RELC will send you a notification email containing a PayNow QR Code & Unique Entity Number (UEN).

 

You are required to scan the PayNow QR Code or enter Unique Entity Number (UEN) to make payment at the PayNow transfer screen.

 

Please click here for the instructions on making payment with PayNow.

 
Payment via AXS (via email request)

For payment via AXS, kindly email EPT@relc.org.sg to request for the AXS payment code. You are required to input this payment code into the AXS machine when you are making payment at the station.


The AXS receipt serves as the official proof of payment. RELC EB will NOT issue any other receipt.

 

Cards Accepted at AXS Station:

 

Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards from Citibank, DBS/POSB, Maybank, OCBC, Standard Chartered Bank and UOB.
The amount to be deducted is limited by the daily payment limit set by you with your bank.

 

Diners Club Card and DBS/POSB Credit Card.
The payment limit is determined by Diners Club or your bank.
Please contact Diners Club or your bank's Customer Service if you encounter any problem while making payment at the station.

Please click here for the instructions on making payment at the AXS machine.

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Registration Details

You are required to complete all the fields in the e-Registration form (where applicable).  A Letter of Notification regarding the test date, time and venue will be emailed to candidates about 2 working days prior to the test.

English Language Entrance Proficiency Test
Test Date
Registration Periods

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Tuesday, 13 June 2023 to Thursday, 15 June 2023. (Please submit your e-Registration Form online, make payment and notify EPT@relc.org.sg)
IMPORTANT:
Please submit your e-Registration Form online and make payment. If you still have not received the Letter of Notification 1 working days before the test date, kindly email us at EPT@relc.org.sg .

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Test Results

The Statement of Results will be released about 4 weeks from the test date via email to candidates who have registered for the test.

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