GENERAL INFORMATION

The Michigan Certificate Examinations are developed and produced by the Testing and Certification Division of the English Language Institute of the University of Michigan (ELI-UM) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Each year a new form of each examination is produced for administration to individuals who want a certificate as evidence of their competency or proficiency in English. Any interested person may attempt either exam. There is no set course, syllabus, or prescribed program of English language study to be taken in preparation for either of these exams. The language used in these examinations is standard American English.

WHERE, WHEN AND HOW OFTEN THE TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED

The Examinations are administered once a year in different countries around the world at ELI-UM's authorized Test Centers, which work in collaboration with ELI-UM staff. Examinees may take either test only once a year. (See the list of cities where the exams are given) The ECCE and ECPE are administered at different times in the year. After examinations are administered, examination papers are sent to ELI-UM where the tests are scored, results are determined and certificates are prepared. Certificates are then sent to the Test Centers for distribution.

Individuals who wish to take a Michigan Certificate Examination register for the exam at Test Centers in their home country that have been authorized to conduct Michigan Certificate Examinations. Not all Test Centers offer both examinations. Some administer only the ECPE and some offer both the ECCE and ECPE.

The cost of taking a Michigan Certificate Examination varies from country to country depending on local costs. The appropriate fee for a Michigan Certificate Examination is paid directly to the Test Center conducting the Examination.  

THE RESULTS

ELI-UM reports examination results to the Test Centers a few months after the test. Each examinee's performance on the various sections of the examination is reported to the appropriate Test Center. Examinees who are successful receive a certificate that is distributed by the Test Center.

If the original certificate should become lost or destroyed, the individual should contact ELI-UM directly for a re-issue of the certificate. The full name of the individual as it appeared on the certificate and the date and location of the Examination must be provided to ELIUM. A fee is charged for this service.

All Examination materials are copyright, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the authorization of ELI-UM.