The University of Michigan Certificates

ECCE

The Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) is a standardized, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) examination that formally testifies the knowledge of English at B2 level, as outlined by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The test assesses language competence in speaking, listening, and understanding and producing written English.

ECPE

The Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) is a standardized test of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) that formally certifies the candidate’s knowledge of English at C2 level, as described in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).The test assesses linguistic, discoursal, sociolinguistic, and pragmatic elements of the English language.

MET

The Michigan English Test (MET) constitutes an official certification of knowledge of the English language at A2-C1 level, as outlined by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It is an examination for test takers who want to evaluate their general English language proficiency in social, educational, and workplace contexts.

MELAB

The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) is an intermediate (B1) to advanced (C1) level standardized examination for adult nonnative speakers of English. It is recognized by thousands of colleges, universities, and professional organizations as evidence of high intermediate to low advanced English language proficiency, for academic or professional purposes. The MELAB assesses linguistic, discoursal, sociolinguistic, and pragmatic elements of the English language. The four component skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking are evaluated through a combination of Hellenic American University Certificates.

Hellenic American University Certificates

BCCE

The BCCE™ provides recognized certification that the holder can communicate at a basic level in English. It is ideally suited for adolescents and adults who wish to demonstrate that they can successfully manage essential communicative tasks in the English language but who are not yet ready for an intermediate-level language examination. The BCCE™ is linked to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) scale.

ALCE

The ALCE™ provides recognized certification that the holder can communicate at an advanced level in English either in a professional or academic environment. ALCE™ is appropriate for candidates who need certification of advanced-level competency in English for career advancement or to study in an English speaking college or university. The ALCE™ is linked to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) scale..

ECCE, ECPE, MET & MELAB Schedules, Fees & Registration Periods

The ECCE and ECPE are administered in Greece twice a year, in May and December. The MET is administered in Greece once each month throughout the year (except August).

Written sections are administered on weekends (Saturday-Sunday). Speaking sections are administered on the same or a different date, before or after the written section.

Below please find the dates, fees, and registration periods for the upcoming ECCE, ECPE, MET and MELAB administered in Greece under the auspices of the Hellenic American Union:

2017

Examination Date Exam fees Registration Period

ECCE May 20, 2017 160€ 01 – 28/02/2017

ECPE May 21, 2017 180€ 01 – 28/02/2017

ECCE December 9, 2017 TBA TBA

ECPE December 10, 2017 TBA TBA

MET View all dates and cities where the examinations are administered. 140€ 4 weeks before the examination date. (Minimum number of candidates applies.)

MELAB TBA TBA TBA

Source: http://www.hau.gr