Students who score 64 or above on the MEF English Preparatory Program Placement Exam (Stage 1) will take the VEPT Online – English Proficiency Exam on September 7 & 8, 2025. The exact exam date for each student will be announced under the Announcements section on our website and via students’ MEF email accounts. On the morning of the exam, the exam link will be sent to students’ MEF email addresses. The link will be accessible between 08:00 and 17:00, and students may start the exam at any time within this time frame. The exam lasts 50 minutes. This test will determine whether students should enter the Preparatory Program at Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4, Pre-Faculty Level or whether they have sufficient English to enter their faculty program.
The VEPT is a 50-minute computer-based test with nine sections. It tests reading, writing, listening, and speaking and is aligned to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. Scores range from 20 to 80.
See below for score bandings, CEFR equivalencies and MEF ELPP alignment.
| VEPT (20 – 80) | CEFR (A1 – C1) | MEF ELPP Level/Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| 41 or less | A2 | Level 2 |
| 42 – 47 | B1 | Level 3 |
| 48 – 51 | B2- | Level 4 |
| 52– 55 | Mid-B2 | Pre-Faculty |
| 56+ | B2+ | Faculty |
Note: 20 is the lowest score in VEPT Exam.
Students can click on the links below to view the technical tips and question types in the exam.
Versant English Placement Test - Demo:
Here is the VERSANT preparation guide: Versant Placement Test Guide.pdf
Students who are placed in MEF ELPP are required to pass the Pre-Faculty Level in order to begin their faculty studies.