MTELP Testing

What is the MTELP?

The MTELP, or Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency, is a language certificate measuring a students English ability as a second or foreign language. Its primary purpose is to access a learner's English language ability at an academic or advanced business level.  The test structure is similar to other Michigan Proficiency exams in that it is in a multiple choice format. The MTELP consists of grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension sections.

How long does the MTELP test last?

• The test lasts 90 minutes and there are 100 questions.
• The grammar, vocabulary and reading (GVR) consists of the following:
  • 40 conversational grammar items
  • 40 vocabulary items
  • 20 reading comprehension items
• The reading comprehension section contains 4 texts of between 400 and 600 words with 5 multiple choice questions each.

Special Instructions:

• An admissions application must be submitted and processed prior to testing.
• Driver's license, passport or picture I.D. must be presented 15-30 minutes prior to starting times.
• An appointment is strongly recommended.  Space for testing is limited to (5) five!  
• Spaces will be granted on a "First-come, first-served" basis.
• Arrive 15-30 minutes early. 
• Testing begins promptly at indicated time. 
• Tests last approximately 2.5 hours.

Call 248-246-2435/2437 to make appointment