Michigan Language Assessment Certifications
Cambridge Assessment and the University of Michigan have more than 70 years of experience, their advantage is that they are internationally recognized.
MYLE 6 to 10 years (Michigan Young Learners English)
Bronze (level Pre A1), Silver (level A1), Gold (level A2)
- There are three levels of assessment for the MYLE tests: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The three levels of oral proficiency have similar features such as test formats, test environment, assessment procedures and standardization of examiners.
- The Michigan Young Learners English (MYLE) tests are a fun and motivating way to assess the English proficiency of young learners in elementary and middle school. The tests cover all four language skills and are developed by Michigan Language Assessment in partnership with Cambridge Assessment English.
- The tests provide a clear and transparent assessment from Bronze (beginner) through Silver to Gold (early intermediate). The tests are international, with a focus on American English, and are paramount because the testing experience has a positive impact on children and their subsequent language learning.
MET Go! 11 to 15 years old
Level A1 a B1
- The MET Go! is a secure, multi-level test that measures English language proficiency from beginner to intermediate level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR A1-B1). It is a four-skill test consisting of reading, listening and writing, with an optional speaking component. The test contains authentic tasks and situations that are particularly suitable for teenagers.
- The score report includes details about the examinee’s achievements, including a separate score linked to the CEFR for each skill section taken. Each examinee also receives personalized recommendations on the back of his or her score report with activities and other ways he or she can improve certain skills.
MET 15 years and older
Level A2 to C1
- The MET is a 4-skill test where test takers can choose to take either 2 or 4 skills. This means that the required 2-skill sections of Listening and Reading may be accompanied by the Writing and Speaking sections.
- The MET is updated regularly to ensure that the test reflects current research in language teaching and assessment. In addition to continuing to provide test takers with a test that helps them demonstrate their language proficiency.
- The score report includes details of the examinee and the scaled score for each section of the test, which ranges from 0 to 80. The score report includes the final score, which is the average of all test sections taken by the candidate.
- On the other hand, the MET Certificate of Achievement is optional and includes the same information as the score report and can be used for professional purposes.
- You can apply for a Certificate of Achievement at your local test center or at Michigan Language Assessment at any time within four months of your test date.
ECCE
Level B2
- The Examination for the Certificate of Competence in English (or ECCE) is a standardized test of upper-intermediate English as a foreign language (EFL). The ECCE certificate is recognized in several countries as official documentary evidence of upper-intermediate proficiency in the English language and can be used for academic and professional purposes.
- The ECCE is administered internationally and is appropriate for adolescents, young adults and adults residing in any country where the common language is not English. The ECCE assesses the four component skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking through a combination of tasks that help certify language proficiency. The exam focuses on skills and content at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
ECPE
Level C2
- It is the highest level test in the Michigan English language testing suite that demonstrates that a student is proficient in English at a near-native level and can study or work and perform in any type of circumstance.
- The ECPE is administered internationally and is appropriate for adults and university students residing in any country where the common language is not English. It assesses linguistic, discourse, sociolinguistic, and pragmatic elements of the English language, and listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills are determined by a combination of tasks.
- The purpose of the ECPE is to certify advanced English language proficiency. The exam focuses on skills and content at the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
