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