Initial ELPAC: Estimated Testing Times
The computer-based Initial ELPAC is an untimed test. Students are allowed as much time as needed to complete the test. The estimated times on this page are provided for planning purposes. Actual testing times may be shorter if stopping points are used, or longer if a student needs the time to finish entering responses.
For each domain of the test, allow an additional five minutes to read directions and administer the practice questions in the domains in which they appear. View the following web pages for estimated testing times for the relevant administration option.
The following testing times are for the computer-based Initial ELPAC:
Table 1. Estimated Testing Time for Kindergarten
| Kindergarten |
Minutes |
| Listening (Individual administration) |
10 |
| Speaking (Individual administration) |
5–10 |
| Reading (Individual administration) |
5–10 |
| Writing (Individual administration) |
5–10 |
| Total estimated test administration time |
25–40 |
Table 2. Estimated Testing Time for Grade One
| Grade 1 |
Minutes |
| Listening (Individual administration) |
10–15 |
| Speaking (Individual administration) |
5–15 |
| Reading (Individual administration) |
5–10 |
| Writing (Individual administration) |
5–10 |
| Total estimated test administration time |
25–50 |
Table 3. Estimated Testing Time for Grade Two
| Grade 2 |
Minutes |
| Listening (Individual administration) |
10–15 |
| Speaking (Individual administration) |
5–15 |
| Reading (Individual administration) |
5–10 |
| Writing (Group administration) |
10–15 |
| Total estimated test administration time |
30–55 |
Table 4. Estimated Testing Time for Grades Three Through Five
| Grades 3–5 |
Minutes |
| Listening (Group administration) |
10–15 |
| Speaking (Individual administration) |
10–15 |
| Reading (Group administration) |
5–15 |
| Writing (Group administration) |
10–30 |
| Total estimated test administration time |
35–75 |
Table 5. Estimated Testing Time for Grades Six Through Eight
| Grades 6–8 |
Minutes |
| Listening (Group administration) |
10–20 |
| Speaking (Individual administration) |
10–20 |
| Reading (Group administration) |
10–20 |
| Writing (Group administration) |
10–35 |
| Total estimated test administration time |
40–95 |
Table 6. Estimated Testing Time for Grades Nine Through Twelve
| Grades 9–12 |
Minutes |
| Listening (Group administration) |
10–20 |
| Speaking (Individual administration) |
10–20 |
| Reading (Group administration) |
10–20 |
| Writing (Group administration) |
15–40 |
| Total estimated test administration time |
45–100 |
