Overview
Michigan Language Assessment offers the Michigan English Test (MET) for teens and adults, MET Go! for younger learners, and the paper-based ECCE (B2) and ECPE (C2). MET is a digital, on-demand test taken at approved MET centres or Prometric centres.
Who it is for
- Applicants for Australian visas who want an alternative to IELTS or PTE
- Nurses seeking US licensure or visas where MET is recognised
- Students applying to institutions that accept MET
- School pupils aged 9 to 15 (MET Go!)
- Learners wanting a B2 or C2 certificate (ECCE, ECPE)
Versions
MET (4-skill)
Digital test of listening, reading, writing and speaking, CEFR A2-C1. At approved MET centres and Prometric centres.
MET (2-skill)
Listening and reading only. Offered only at approved MET Test Centers.
MET Go!
For learners aged 9-15, CEFR A1-B1. Paper or digital, 3-skill or 4-skill. No pass or fail.
ECCE
Paper-based B2 exam, held in May and December at Authorized Test Centers.
ECPE
Paper-based C2 exam, held in May and December at Authorized Test Centers.
Where it is accepted
- Australian visas (4-skill MET taken at a test centre on or after 7 August 2025)
- US nursing licensure and visa applications (HRSA, TruMerit and boards of nursing)
- University admission at recognising institutions (2,000+ organisations recognise MET)
- ECCE and ECPE: education and employment, mainly in Europe and Latin America
Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.
Test format
| Section | What it involves |
|---|---|
| MET Listening | 35 minutes. 3 parts, 50 multiple-choice questions. |
| MET Reading | 65 minutes. 3 parts, 50 questions: grammar, single-text and multiple-text reading. |
| MET Writing | 45 minutes. 2 parts: short answers to three questions, then an essay. |
| MET Speaking | 10 minutes. 5 recorded tasks on screen. |
| ECCE | Writing 30 min, Listening 45 min, Reading 75 min, Speaking 15 min (one examiner). |
| ECPE | Writing 45 min, Listening 50 min, Reading 55 min, Speaking 30 min (two examiners, 2-3 candidates). |
Total time: MET: 155 minutes plus check-in. MET Go!: 100 minutes (90 for 3-skill). ECCE: 2 hours 45 minutes. ECPE: 3 hours.
Scores and validity
- Scoring
- MET: each section 0-80; overall is the average. CEFR bands: A2 27-39, B1 40-52, B2 53-63, C1 64-80. ECCE: overall 650+ earns the certificate, 840+ with honours. ECPE: scaled 0-1,000 per section, pass or fail overall. MET Go!: no pass or fail.
- Validity
- MET results do not expire, but institutions accept results only for a set period. Check the receiving body's rules.
How long results take is shown at the top of this page.
Fees
MET 4-skill at a Prometric centre in Pakistan
USD 208
Source (opens in a new tab)MET 2-skill (Pakistan, as listed)
USD 92
Source (opens in a new tab)MET single-section retake: Listening (Pakistan)
USD 73
Source (opens in a new tab)MET single-section retake: Reading (Pakistan)
USD 73
Source (opens in a new tab)MET single-section retake: Writing (Pakistan)
USD 83
Source (opens in a new tab)
| Item | Official fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MET 4-skill at a Prometric centre in Pakistan | USD 208 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| MET 2-skill (Pakistan, as listed) | USD 92 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| MET single-section retake: Listening (Pakistan) | USD 73 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| MET single-section retake: Reading (Pakistan) | USD 73 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| MET single-section retake: Writing (Pakistan) | USD 83 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.
On test day
Identification
One original, valid government-issued photo ID with ID number, date of birth and signature (e.g. passport or national ID card). A second signed ID is needed if the first has no signature or is not in Latin script.
Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.
How to book
Exam seats for Michigan tests (MET) are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Approved centres and Prometric.
- 1
Register for MET on the Michigan Customer Portal and schedule at a Prometric centre, or book directly with an Authorized Test Center. ECCE, ECPE and MET Go! are booked through Authorized Test Centers.
- 2
Choose an approved test centre from the test owner's centre list.
- 3
Book your date with that centre; it confirms the fee and its policies.
- 4
Keep your confirmation and check the ID rules before test day.
Michigan tests are booked with an Authorized Test Center (which sets its own fees and policies) or through Prometric.
Need help booking?
We can walk you through the test owner's registration, step by step.
GAPICT's status with these organisations
- Michigan Language AssessmentEnquiry made
- PrometricEnquiry made
Michigan tests (MET) FAQs
Can I use MET for an Australian visa?
Can I retake just one section?
How long do I have to book after paying?
Are breaks allowed?
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.
- MET overview and FAQs (opens in a new tab)
- MET pricing (Prometric, by country) (opens in a new tab)
- MET for Australia (opens in a new tab)
- MET Go! (opens in a new tab)
- ECCE (opens in a new tab)
- ECPE (opens in a new tab)
- Identification Requirements Policy (opens in a new tab)
- MET Test Taker Handbook (July 2025) (opens in a new tab)
Michigan tests (MET) and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Michigan Language Assessment (University of Michigan and Cambridge University Press & Assessment), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.