What is the MELAB?
MELAB stands for the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery.
The University of Michigan has officially replaced MELAB with the MET Test.
If your school still accepts MELAB scores, you may be interested in the material on this page.
MELAB Downloads
Our study material consists of three downloads:
Our preparation materials are the perfect study solution, especially if you have your exam soon.
Our downloads include four complete practice tests.
The downloads prepare students for the Grammar-Cloze-Vocabulary-Reading test and Listening test parts of the exam.
Downloads & Practice Materials
Free MELAB Study Guide
When you bBuy all 3 digital downloads together, you will get a discount.
Our workbook includes materials for the writing and speaking portions of the exam.
Our practice and preparation downloads are convenient and affordable.
You can get all three downloads (vocabulary list, four practice tests with answer key, and listening course) or just the parts you want.
Our materials are in PDF format so they can be used on any PC.
What is the MELAB Test?
The MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) is an English language proficiency test.
The exam assesses the language level of non-native speakers of English and is used by universities, colleges, schools, and employers.
The English language exam is mainly for non-native speakers of English who are applying to universities or colleges in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.
MELAB test results are accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by many universities.
Format of the MELAB
Test Information: The exam contains three parts – the Grammar-Cloze-Vocabulary-Reading Test, the Listening Test, and the Composition or Essay.
Our downloads will prepare you for the questions on all three parts of the test.
Grammar-Cloze-Vocabulary-Reading (G-C-V-R) Test:
The Grammar-Cloze-Vocabulary-Reading Test contains 110 questions.
The G-C-V-R time limit is 80 minutes (1 hour and 20 minutes).
The Grammar-Cloze-Vocabulary-Reading (G-C-V-R) Test has 30 to 35 questions on American conversational grammar, a cloze passage with 20 to 25 questions, 30 to 35 vocabulary questions, and 4 or 5 reading comprehension passages with five or more reading questions each.
Composition (Essay Writing) Test:
The time limit for the composition is 30 minutes. You will be given two essay topics. You must write on only one of the two topics.
Listening Test:
The Listening Test usually lasts 30 to 35 minutes.
The listening section of the test consists of multiple choice questions which the student will hear only once. The following types of questions are given on the listening portion of the MELAB test:
TYPE 1: For part 1 questions, the candidate chooses the most reasonable response to a question or statement.
TYPE 2: For part 2 questions, the student hears a very brief conversation and then selects the answer which has the same meaning as the dialogue.
TYPE 3: For part 3 questions, the candidate answers questions on short talks or interviews.
For official MELAB test information, please visit the CaMLA Website: