Being born and raised in a different english-only speaking country, I was given a ELP4 upon my arrival at EK (no assessment). 2 years later it was fixed by a friend who was working at the GCAA at the time.
Given that our recurrent exams, e-learning voice overs, etc., don't even have correct english ( the Queens or the Yanks), I certainly won't be taking one of these assessments if the coin is coming from my pocket.