English as an International Language [EIL]

General Information 

• English as an International Language (EIL) is offered through BYU-Idaho to those who have completed the L-version of PathwayConnect.  

• EIL is not declarable as a certificate in the Online Certificates and Degrees program and will NOT count as one of the required certificates for your degree. Credits earned from the tests will count as elective credits. 

EIL exams 

• Proficiency in English Listening

• Proficiency in English Speaking

• Proficiency in English reading.  

Requirements

• You can only attempt the exams if you were identified as a non-native English speaker when starting PathwayConnect.

Four Credits per Exam

• If one of the exams is passed, you will be awarded four credits for that skill at the end of the semester. If an exam is not passed, no credits will be awarded.

Two Attempts Available

• You can only take each exam once per semester and a total of two times.

Stable Internet Required

• Establish a stable and strong internet connection before starting an exam.

Certification 

If you pass all three exams and are awarded 12 total credits, you may qualify for an EIL certificate that can count toward a professional studies degree or elective credit for a different degree. If you are awarded less than 12 credits they can count as elective credits.

You must apply here to receive the EIL Certificate.

REMEMBER!!

Only click to start the exams below when you are ready to take them.

Advisors should not give information to the student regarding testing. We do not have information on how to take the tests. We only have information on who to contact if they have already taken the tests.
 
If you have already completed the EIL tests, you will need to email onlineprograms@byui.edu with any questions and include an indication that you have completed the EIL tests. 

Any questions about taking the required tests should be directed to BYU-Idaho.  

If the system is not working, please contact onlineprograms@byui.edu