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MELAB 
Northern Michigan University is an official test site for the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). The MELAB is based in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. Find more information at The Cambridge Michigan English Language Institute
About the MELAB
The MELAB evaluates advanced-level English language competence of adult nonnative speakers of English. The MELAB is intended for:
- Students applying to United States, Canadian, British, and other educational institutions where the language of instruction is English
- Professionals who need English for work or training purposes
- Anyone interested in obtaining a general assessment of their English language proficiency for educational or employment opportunities
- The MELAB is a secure test and is administered only by authorized official examiners. Many educational institutions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries accept the MELAB as an alternative to the TOEFL.
Download a copy of the MELAB Information Bulletin (PDF)
How to register for the MELAB at NMU
- Complete the MELAB Official Identification Form (PDF). You can fill out the form by typing the requested information into the required fields. You should be able to type directly into the form on your screen. Print the form and either mail it or bring it to NMU's International Programs office.
- Send your completed application and proctoring fee to
Northern Michigan University
International Programs Office
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: 906-227-2510
E-mail: anmaki@nmu.edu
Obtain a registration bulletin from the MELAB web site and review the day-of-test rules and regulations. The test fee must be paid in two parts: 1) non-refundable proctoring fee of $70 paid at the time of registration fee 2) testing fee of $60 paid when you arrive for testing.- You can make one payment of $130 when you submit your application. .
- Send your completed application and proctoring fee to
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- Both fees may be paid by cash or check made payable to Northern Michigan University.
MELAB Application/Test Dates
Application Due Date
Test Date
Location
March 27, 2013
April 17, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
April 22, 2013
May 8, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
June 4, 2013
June 19, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
July 9, 2013
July 24, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
July 30, 2013
August 14, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
September 3, 2013
September 18, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
October 1, 2013
October 16, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
October 29, 2013
November 13, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
November 19, 2013
December 4, 2013
Hedgcock 2303
- Both fees may be paid by cash or check made payable to Northern Michigan University.
Important information about the MELAB Test
Contact the International Programs Office 906-225-2510 or ipo@nmu.edu for more information.
