Michigan ECCE and ECPE exams


	*Michigan -* ECCE / ECPE
	*What*
	The Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) and the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) are American-English exams which are taken by a significant number of non-native speakers of English each year. Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) Aimed at learners with at least an Intermediate level of English 4 separate sections: Listening; Grammar, Vocab & Reading; Writing; Speaking Assesses the candidate's level of 'General' - rather than 'Academic' - English. Candidates must obtain a 'Low Pass' on all 4 sections to be awarded the ECCE certificate. Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Aimed at learners with at least an Advanced level of English in the 4 main skills 5 separate sections: Writing; Cloze; Listening; Grammar, Vocabulary & Reading; Interactive Oral Communication Candidates must obtain a 'Pass' on all 5 sections to be awarded the ECPE certificate. An ECPE Preliminary Test, which familiarizes candidates with the format of the ECPE exam is available - and often obligatory - in certain countries. The ECCE and ECPE exams are Pass/Fail exams. Final results are reported a few months after the exam. Possible results are: Honors/Pass/Fail. Scores on individual sections are not reported. For a small fee, ECCE and ECPE scores can be converted to the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) scale.
	*Why*
	The ECCE and ECPE are internationally recognized exam which are taken by approximately 50,000 candidates each year. The ECCE and ECPE are very comprehensive exams, which test all four main skills. Entirely new tests are developed each year. Both exams are useful for anyone requiring some external measure of their competence in English, and for people who need official documentation for employment or promotional purposes. The ECPE is recognized by many colleges and universities around the world as an entry-level qualification for non-native speakers of English intending to commence undergraduate study.
	*Who*
	The Michigan Certificate exams are developed and produced by the Testing & Certification department of the University of Michigan's English Language Institute (ELI-UM), in the USA. Any non-native speakers of English can take the ECCE and ECPE tests, provided they have access to a testing center. The language used in the test is standard American-English.
	*When*
	Candidates can take the Michigan certificate exams once a year. ECCE - May-September ECPE - Oct-July The exact exam dates will vary from center to center.
	*Where*
	The Michigan ECCE and ECPE are available at approximately 120 test sites (eg, Bi-national centers) in 25 countries. Details of these test sites can be found on the on the University of Michigan English Language Institute's website.
	*How*
	Prospective candidates should register at the nearest Michigan Test Center in their country of residence. An examination fee (of approximately US$40) is payable on enrollment. For further details, contact: English Language Institute Certificate Examinations Programs 3023 North University Building University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1057 Tel: 00 1 734 647-0467 Fax: 00 1 734 763-0369 E-mail: elicertif@umich.edu http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/testing.html Check Out Michigan Books !