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Michigan Language Assessment Offers New Digital Preparation Resources
Michigan Language Assessment is committed to supporting continued language learning for students and educators with new digital preparation materials.
MET Recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing
Michigan Language Assessment is pleased to announce that the Florida Board of Nursing now accepts Michigan English Test (MET) results as proof of English competency.
ECCE & ECPE May Administrations Rescheduled
As part of the global efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the May ECCE and ECPE test dates have been rescheduled.
COVID-19 Message from Michigan Language Assessment
A Message from CEO Sharon Harvey: I wanted to address Michigan Language Assessment’s vast global community of centers, recognizing organizations, students, teachers, and other stakeholders and provide the most up-to-date information possible from here in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Revised ECCE and ECPE Test Specifications Available
The test specifications and example items for the revised Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) and the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) are now available. As announced in June 2019, Michigan Language...
Happy New Year from Michigan Language Assessment!
Michigan Language Assessment is very proud of all that we have accomplished with our test centers, preparation centers, teachers and test takers during the past 12 months. Building on this success, we have planned further developments for 2020.
First ECCE & ECPE Revision Pilot Completed
As announced earlier this year, Michigan Language Assessment is in the process of revising the Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) and the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE). The test updates will reflect feedback from test users, changes to the test-taker population, and new thinking in language assessment.
MET Developments: Faster Results, New Sample Tests, and More
The MET (Michigan English Test) is an increasingly popular choice for English language learners seeking an international English certification at the high-beginner to advanced proficiency levels. The MET was revised in January 2019 to include more content in the academic domain, to offer two-skill or four-skill test options, and to reduce test time of the two-skill MET to 100 minutes.
5 Benefits of Multilevel English Exams
Many classrooms benefit from the administration of multilevel exams, such as the MET Go! or the MET. Multilevel exams can offer key benefits.
TESOL 2019: MET Presentation and Photo Gallery
Last week, Michigan Language Assessment staff members attended the TESOL 2019 International Conference. Those in attendance enjoyed meeting with test center representatives and others in the language testing community from across the globe.
Research Presentations on MET Go! at LTRC
Michigan Language Assessment presented two posters that highlighted the quality of the development work behind MET Go!, our new test for 11 to 15 year olds. Assessment manager Sharon Pearce and Tony Clark of Cambridge Assessment English jointly presented a...
Educators and Parents Can Benefit from MET Go! Feedback
In part one of this two-part series, we explored how individualized score reports can motivate learners. In part two, we learn how educators and parents can support language learners’ journeys based on the feedback from MET Go!.
Events Highlight
Accepting the Michigan Tests: Drop-in Office Hours Tuesdays at Noon EST
Q&A on how the Michigan Tests can support your international recruitment efforts, from setting minimum scores to receiving results. No registration is required. Zoom link here.
Increasing Affordability and Access to International English Exams
Technology and education have changed and so have international English exams. How can your institution help students achieve their English proficiency goals in 2022? Michigan Language Assessment would like to invite you to join our network of Institutional Affiliates. Our IA Program facilitates access to English proficiency exams for institutional and international testing purposes. Register for our webinar to learn more about the program and how it can benefit your institution and students.