What is the MELA?

The Michener English Language Assessment (MELA) is an English language assessment set in the context of health care. It describes language proficiency in four skill areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.

MELA test scores are referenced to the Canadian Language Benchmarks which are a national Canadian standard of English language proficiency.

MELA is used:

• To determine communicative readiness to join health care educational programs
• To fulfill language fluency requirements of regulators
• To assist program consultants to advise applicants about strong and weak areas in their language proficiency and provide options for skills development

Who uses MELA?

The MELA audience is primarily internationally educated health professionals seeking training and certification in Canada. As well, information for organizations that recognize MELA scores for educational and certification purposes is available on this web site.  

MELA administration

The MELA is administered at The Michener Institute on an ongoing basis.

On this web site you can:

• Get information about the MELA design
• Practice MELA tasks
• Register for the MELA
• Get information about MELA research