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ALERT: The IDHHC has been made aware of the fraudulent and/or solicitation emails from the bad actors pretending to represent the IDHHC. Please be sure to always verify the sender's email address or website.  The following are official communications from IDHHC: DHH.Communications@Illinois.govDHH.Interpreter@Illinois.gov, DHH.Training@Illinois.gov and any state employee ending at @Illinois.gov. Official website: idhhc.illinois.gov.  Sign language interpreter license renewal notices come from noreply@lnpweb.com

IMPORTANT:  2025 testing dates will be posted early next week.  Applications accepted beginning December 1.

BEI Testing

2025 BEI Test Application (written/performance) will become available online starting Dec 1.

The purpose of the Illinois BEI Interpreter Testing and Certification process is to provide certification options to Illinois interpreters.  The BEI Certification Tests are both proficiency-based and criterion-referenced evaluations.

Testing Process

  1. Submit a completed online application. APPLICATION AVAILABLE DEC 1All BEI applicants must first pass the TEP written exam to be eligible to apply for a performance exam. 
  2. Once an application has been approved (up to 10 business days), you will receive instructions via email to pay for the selected test. 
  3. Once payment is received, you will be sent instructions via email to self-schedule a testing appointment

Testing Accommodations

IDHHC is committed to providing equal access to interpreter certification applicants and candidates.

When requesting a reasonable accommodation, IDHHC requires documentation be from a certified diagnosing professional (that is a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist) and dated less than two years before form application submission date.

This documentation must:

  • specify how your disability substantially limits your ability to take this examination under current testing standards;
  • provide guidance about modifications recommended to enable you to test; and
  • be submitted on the certified diagnosing professional’s letterhead.

Once a determination is made, IDHHC will notify the approval/denial status of your accommodation request via email.

Questions

All testing questions should be directed to DHH.Interpreter@Illinois.gov

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