Language Proficiency Index (LPI)

Introduction to the LPI

The purpose of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) is to provide information about an individual's competency in English. This information is used primarily by post-secondary institutions and professional organizations within British Columbia and at Yukon College.

The test consists of four parts: identifying errors in sentence structure; identifying errors in English usage; evaluating and/or summarizing short prose passages; and writing an expository essay.

Further details concerning the LPI can be found in the publication Preparing to Write the Language Proficiency Index. This 104-page book has been provided to grade 12 English teachers in order to assist them in preparing students for the test. It is also sold in some college bookstores, and can be purchased directly from the ARES office at UBC or online here.

Further information about the LPI can be found at www.ares.ubc.ca/LPI/index.html.

If you have further questions about the LPI, please contact: Coordinator, Student Information and Assessment at 667-3707.

Student Information and Assessment
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-3707
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 3707
Fax: (867) 667-5876

student.assessment
 @gov.yk.ca