PagineEnglish Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA): Format Guide & Practice Tests
Reading comprehension and writing. Grade 9 (Nov 2025), with retake windows in Grades 10–12 (Jan 2026).
- 5 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Grades | Grade 9 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Reading comprehension and writing |
| When | Grade 9 (Nov 2025), with retake windows in Grades 10–12 (Jan 2026) |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | A graduation requirement in the Anglophone sector. |
| Official information | gnb.ca |
Practice tests in this format
📖 ELPA reading & writing
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)?
Reading comprehension and writing, grade 9 (nov 2025), with retake windows in grades 10–12 (jan 2026). A graduation requirement in the Anglophone sector.
What is the format?
Reading: varied texts with selected-response questions. Writing: an extended piece scored for ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency and conventions.
How should my child prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any ministry or department of education, EQAO, CMEC or any assessment body. Not official tests. Official sample materials are linked on this page.