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YPSILANTI- Eastern Michigan University’s International English Language Testing System (IELTS) center was recently recognized for “Best Audit-New Test Center” in the nation from the parent IELTS organization.

IELTS is an intense English language proficiency assessment for people who want to study or work in foreign locations where English is commonly used. Eastern Michigan University’s IELTS center offers up to three tests per month, year round. The EMU IELTS center is a part of the EMU English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.

Erin Luyendyk receiving the award with IELTS USA Executive Director, Ariel Foster.

Erin Luyendyk, ESL Testing and Assessment Coordinator at EMU, says she is proud of the center’s ability to meet high compliance standards and for its outstanding performance in its first year. The award was presented at the IELTS conference in California last summer.

“We are very excited about the growth and success of the EMU IELTS Center in its first year,” said Luyendyk. “We will continue to exceed high compliance standards while serving test takers from our university, state, and the Midwest.”

Since its establishment in September 2015, the EMU IELTS has served:

• International students seeking higher education degrees
• Secondary education students
• Professionals in global corporations and the health service industry
• U.S. residents and citizens interested in immigration

The center, located in King Hall, also serves the University by providing employment to EMU students as well as providing internationally recognized IELTS certifications to staff.

For more information, contact the Eastern Michigan University’s IELTS center by email: IELTS@emich.edu or phone: 734-487-3431 or visit the IELTS website.

About Eastern Michigan University

Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest university in Michigan. It currently serves 22,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website.