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