MELAB

(Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

The MELAB was developed to assess the English language proficiency of students who are applying to US and Canadian universities, colleges, or community colleges where the language of instruction is English. Many educational institutions in the US and Canada accept the MELAB as an alternative to the TOEFL, as evidence of English language proficiency. The MELAB is also used to assess the general English language proficiency of professionals who will need to use English in their work or in on-site training in the US. Other individuals who take the MELAB are non-native speakers interested in obtaining a general assessment of their English language proficiency that can help them to make decisions about applying for educational or employment opportunities.

TEST INFORMATION

The MELAB is designed to measure proficiency in the four basic language skill areas: writing, listening, reading, and speaking. The entire MELAB takes 2.5 hrs. – 3.5 hrs. and consists of:

• Part 1: A written composition (30 min.)
• Part 2: A listening comprehension test (approx. 25 min.)
• Part 3: A grammar, cloze, vocabulary, and reading comprehension test ( 1hr. 15min)
• Speaking Test (optional). The Speaking Test is not automatically included in every MELAB administration. The Speaking Test may not be taken separately. It may be taken only in conjunction with the written MELAB exam.

More information detailed about the MELAB can be found at:

http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/melabbulletin.doc

MELAB REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FORMS

MELAB testing at the University of Oregon is offered by individual appointment during our regular working hours, Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. You can make an appointment simply by calling the University Testing Office at 541-346-3230. Candidates wishing to take the MELAB must bring a completed MELAB Official Identification on the day of their test. A download of this form is available on the MELAB web site:

http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/MELAB-IDForm.pdf

In addition to the completed MELAB Identification Form you will need to bring 1 recent passport size photograph of yourself, required identification, and the test fee. The only acceptable form of ID is a photo bearing Passport, Alien Registration Card (USA), or National Identity Card(Canada). Test fees are $80.00 for the MELAB without the Speaking Test and $120.00 with the Speaking Test. Payment should be as follows:

Without Speaking:
$40.00 (check or money order) payable to MELAB
$40.00 (check or money order) payable to the University of Oregon
$80.00 TOTAL

With Speaking:
$60.00 (check or money order) payable to MELAB
$60.00 (check or money order) payable to the University of Oregon
$120.00 TOTAL

For more information about MELAB Testing visit their site at http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/melab.htm .

They can be contacted at:
University of Michigan English Language Institute
Testing and Certification Division 401 East Liberty Street, Suite 350
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2298
TEL: (313) 763-3452 or (313) 764-2416
FAX: (313) 763-0369
E-mail:melabelium@umich.edu

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