- Is MELA different from other language tests I have already taken?
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Yes. Michener English Language Assessment (MELA) tests communication exclusively in the context of Canadian healthcare (workplace and academic). All the test tasks are related to communication in health care.
- Who can take MELA?
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- Students applying for admission to the Michener Institute
- Health professionals fulfilling the language requirement for professional certification.
- How can I prepare for MELA?
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The MELA is intended to measure how well you use English in a familiar health care context. There are no specific training programs or material available to prepare for taking the MELA test but you can still prepare yourself for MELA by:
- Reviewing the format of the test as described on the MELA website;
- Practicing some sample tasks on the MELA website;
- Becoming familiar with language used in typical healthcare communication tasks for example, understand main ideas, facts and details, and inferences in workplace reading texts, give verbal instructions to a staff member, understand information delivered orally in a professional development presentation, and understand facts and details in a workplace voicemail message.
- Where is MELA administered?
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Online or in-person at:
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, Ontario Canada M5T 1V4
(416) 596-3101 ext: 3117 - What do I need to bring to a test session?
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Government issued photo identification; for example, health card, and a pen or pencil.
- How long is a test session?
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The reading, writing, and listening tests are 3 hours. The speaking test is 20 minutes. Speaking tests are scheduled individually after the reading, writing, and listening tests so you should allow a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of approximately 5 hours to complete the entire test.
- Can I take MELA more than once?
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Yes. You can take MELA up to a maximum of three times at certain test sessions. When you register for a second or third time, The Michener Institute will inform you what dates are available to you.
- What is the pass score on MELA?
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There is no pass or fail on MELA. You must check the minimum score required for your purpose in taking the MELA; for example, program admission or professional certification.
- How will I get my MELA Report?
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The Michener Institute will send you an electronic test report. To fulfill language requirements for professional certification, you must have the Michener Institute direct a copy of your electronic MELA Test Report to the CSMLS, CMRTO, CRTO, or CMTO.
- When will I get my MELA Report?
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You will receive your MELA Test Report 10 business days after your MELA test session.
