 Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments is a not-for-profit collaboration between the University of Michigan and the University of Cambridge, is a not-for-profit collaboration between the University of Michigan and the University of Cambridge , two institutions with long and distinguished histories in the field of language assessment, teaching, and research.The University of Michigan has a rich history of tradition, innovation, and excellence. Established almost 200 years ago, it became a model for American higher education, and one of the nation's leading public universities by the end of the Civil War. Today, more than 41,000 students on the Ann Arbor campus pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees, and U-M alumni continue to distinguish themselves in every field of endeavor in every corner of the world. CEFR Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments exams are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), an internationally recognized framework that describes language ability in a scale of levels that ranges from A1 for beginners to C2 for those who have mastered a language. |
About ECCE
The Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) is a standardized high-intermediate level English as a foreign language (EFL) examination. You might use an ECCE certificate:
- As evidence of high-intermediate competence in English for personal, public, educational, and occupational purposes
- To provide evidence of your level of English to employers
- When applying for a job or a promotion, or when conducting business with companies worldwide
The ECCE is aimed at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and is valid for the lifetime of the recipient.
ECCE has four components:
 Speaking - 15 minutesA structured oral interaction occurs between the test taker and the speaking test examiner. The interaction involves a visual prompt (4 stages). |
| Listening - 30 minutes, two parts Part 1 (multiple choice) - A short recorded conversation is followed by a question. Answer choices are shown as pictures (30 items). Part 2 (multiple choice) - Short talks delivered by single speakers on different topics, followed by 4 to 6 questions each (20 items). |
| Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading - 90 minutes, three parts Grammar (multiple choice) - An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words or phrases to complete it. Only one choice is grammatically correct (35 items). Vocabulary (multiple choice) - An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words or phrases to complete it. Only one word has the correct meaning in that context (35 items). Reading (multiple choice) - Part 1: A short reading passage is followed by comprehension questions. Part 2: Two sets of four short texts related to each other by topic are followed by 10 questions each (30 items). |
| Writing - 30 minutes The test taker reads a short excerpt from a newspaper article and then writes a letter or essay giving an opinion about a situation or issue (1 task). |
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About ECPE
The Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) is a standardized English as a foreign language (EFL) examination. It is recognized in several countries as official documentary evidence of advanced proficiency in the English language and can be used for academic and professional purposes. It is accepted by some universities as evidence of proficiency in English if the certificate has been received within the past two years.
Level
The ECPE is aimed at the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and is valid for the lifetime of the recipient.
ECPE has four components:
 Speaking - 30 - 35 minutesTest takers participate in a semistructured, multistage task involving two examinees and two examiners. (1 task). |
| Writing - 30 minutes Test takers write an essay based upon one of two topic choices (1 task). |
| Listening - 30 - 45 minutes, three parts Part 1 (multiple choice) - A short recorded conversation is accompanied by three printed statements. Test takers choose the statement that conveys the same meaning as what was heard, or that is true based upon the conversation (50 Items). Part 2 (multiple choice) - A recorded question is accompanied by three printed responses. Test takers choose the appropriate response to the question. Part 3 (multiple choice) - Three recorded talks, such as those that might be heard on the radio, are each followed by recorded comprehension questions. The questions and the answer choices are printed in the test booklet. Test takers choose the correct answer from the choices. |
| Grammar, Cloze, Vocabulary, Reading - 30 minutes Grammar (multiple choice) - An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words or phrases to complete it. Only one choice is grammatically correct (40 Items). Cloze (multiple choice) - Two passages with 10 deletions each are followed by choices of words and phrases to complete the text. Test takers must choose the option that best fills each blank in terms of grammar and meaning (20 Items). Vocabulary (multiple choice) - An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of words to complete it. Only one word has the correct meaning in that context (40 Items). Reading (multiple choice) - Four reading passages are followed by comprehension questions. Test takers choose the correct answer from the printed answer choices (20 Items). |
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About MELAB
The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) evaluates advanced-level English language competence of adult nonnative speakers of English. The MELAB is intended for:
- Students applying to United States, Canadian, British, and other educational institutions where the language of instruction is English
- Professionals who need English for work or training purposes
- Anyone interested in obtaining a general assessment of their English language proficiency for educational or employment opportunities
MELAB has four components:
 Writing - 30 minutesTest takers write an essay based on one of two topic choices. (1 task). |
| Listening - 35 - 40 minutes, three parts Part 1 (multiple choice) - A short recorded question or statement is accompanied by three printed responses. Test takers choose the statement that conveys a reasonable answer or response (18 Items). Part 2 (multiple choice) - A recorded conversation is accompanied by three printed statements. Test takers choose the statement that means about the same thing as what is heard (22 Items). Part 3 (multiple choice) - Four recorded interviews, such as those that might be heard on the radio, are each followed by recorded comprehension questions. The questions and answer choices are printed in the test booklet. Test takers choose the correct answer from the choices (20 Items). |
| Grammar, Cloze, Vocabulary, Reading - 80 minutes Grammar (multiple choice) - An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of four words or phrases to complete it. Only one choice is grammatically correct (32 Items). Cloze (multiple choice) - Two passages with deletions are followed by choices of words and phrases to complete the text. Test takers must choose the word or phrase that best fills the blank in terms of grammar and meaning (24 Items). Vocabulary (multiple choice) - An incomplete sentence is followed by a choice of four words or phrases to complete it. Test takers must choose the option that best completes the sentence in terms of meaning (31 Items). Reading (multiple choice) - Four reading passages are followed by comprehension questions. Test takers choose the correct answer from the printed answer choices (23 Items). |
| Speaking - 15minutes Test takers engage in a conversation with an examiner. |
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About MET
The Michigan English Test (MET) is an examination for test takers who want to evaluate their general English language proficiency in social, educational, and workplace contexts. Listening recordings and reading passages reflect everyday, authentic interaction in an American-English linguistic environment. An MET Speaking Test is also available.
The MET:
- emphasizes the communicative use of English
- is designed to measure proficiency in the basic language skill areas of listening, reading, and language usage (grammar and vocabulary)
- is offered monthly at test centers around the world
Who takes the MET?
The MET is intended for adults and adolescents at or above a secondary level of education who want to measure their general English language proficiency in a variety of linguistic contexts. It can be used for educational purposes, such as when finishing an English language course, or for employment purposes, such as applying for a job or pursuing a promotion that requires an English language qualification. The MET is not an admissions test for students applying to universities and colleges in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom (see the MELAB).
MET has four components:
 Listening, Reading and Grammar TestThe MET that tests listening, reading, and grammar is a paper-and-pencil test that contains 135 multiple-choice questions in two sections. Section I: Listening (approximately 45 minutes)
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| Speaking Test The MET Speaking Test measures an individual’s ability to produce comprehensible speech in response to a range of tasks and topics. It is a structured, one-on-one interaction between examiner and test taker that includes five distinct tasks. The tasks require test takers to convey information about a picture and about themselves, give a supported opinion, and state the advantages and disadvantages of a particular proposal. The five tasks are designed to give test takers the opportunity to speak on a number of different topics.
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About YLTE
CaMLA Young Learners Tests of English (YLTE) are a fun and motivating way to test the English of young learners in the primary and middle grades. The tests cover all four language skills and are developed by CaMLA in association with Cambridge English.The tests provide a clear and transparent assessment from Bronze (beginner) through Silver to Gold (early intermediate). The tests are international, focusing on American English. Of primary importance is that the testing experience have a positive impact on children and on their subsequent language learning.
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Format of the YLTE
There are three levels of assessment for the CaMLA YLTE: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. All three levels of the speaking tests have similar features such as test formats, test environment, assessment procedures, and the standardization of examiners. The three levels differ in the tasks they ask children to attempt, and the assessment criteria used.
Bronze
| Listening | About 20 minutes | 4 parts / 20 questions |
| Reading & Writing | 20 minutes | 5 parts / 25 questions |
| Speaking | 3-5 minutes | 5 parts |
| Listening | About 25 minutes | 5 parts / 25 questions |
| Reading & Writing | 30 minutes | 6 parts / 40 questions |
| Speaking | 5-7 minutes | 4 parts |
| Listening | About 25 minutes | 5 parts / 25 questions |
| Reading & Writing | 40 minutes | 7 parts / 50 questions |
| Speaking | 7-9 minutes | 4 parts |
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