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BEI Interpreter Testing

IMPORTANT: BEI Written TEP Exam and BEI Performance Exam are not available for the remainder of the year until January 2024. Applicants may submit the completed applications and required payments beginning December 15, 2023.

The purpose of the IL BEI interpreter testing and certification process is to provide certification options to Illinois interpreters.  The certification tests are both proficiency-based and criterion-referenced evaluations.

Candidates are highly recommended to review the BEI Manual to become familiar with the general format, content, and evaluation criteria used in the examinations, as well as, explain IDHHC's policies and procedures for the testing process.

Test of English Proficiency Application and Information
Performance Tests Application and Information

Important Notice: The Illinois BEI Interpreter Testing is not administered in the months of November and December due to the Licensure Renewal Period. You may submit the completed application and required payment to be scheduled for the exams after the end of the Licensure Renewal Period. 

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