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BEI Testing

The purpose of the Illinois BEI Interpreter Testing and Certification process is to provide certification options to Illinois interpreters.  

You may apply to take either a BEI Written Test of English Proficiency (TEP) or a BEI Performance Test (Basic, Advanced, Master) by completing the online application below.

You MUST first pass the BEI Written Test of English Proficiency (TEP) before applying to take a BEI Performance test.

Testing Process

  1. Submit an online application  (Same application used for both the BEI Written and BEI Performance tests)
  2. Upon application approval (allow up to 10 business days), IDHHC staff will email instructions to pay for the selected test. 
  3. Once payment is received, IDHHC staff will email instructions 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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