Accepting Manchester Exam


Overview

There’s growing importance of English proficiency in today's globalized world and its impact on successful academic and professional pursuits.

There’s also a gap in the market and a need for a more secure and effective assessment test that aligns with the evolving needs of universities and colleges to recruit more international students . . . And here comes the Manchester Exam to deliver to both institutions and students alike.

Details

Security

Our state-of-the-art, AI-driven testing platform, coupled with live proctoring, ensures the highest level of security and integrity. MEXAM uses a combination of technological tools to ensure fair and authentic exam conditions, so MEXAM uses robust security measures such as lockdown browser, AI Monitoring Tech and Live proctoring.

Validity

Developed by leading US and UK academics in the field and externally verified, the Manchester Exam is meticulously designed to accurately assess English language proficiency. Our founding members and the academic team all have PHDs and Master’s Degrees in TESOL and linguistics field, most of our founding and academic team are educated in the USA or the UK.

Accessibility

The Manchester Exam can be taken conveniently from any location with a quiet environment and reliable internet connection, providing flexibility and convenience for test-takers. Our key approach is to provide accessibility to international students, especially those in remote areas or with limited access to test centres.

Recruitment Drive

Unlike other Assessment providers, Manchester Exam does not only assess candidates level of proficiency, MEXAM also promotes recognising institutions across the world through live seminars, social media campaigns, in-country workshops and organising conferences in major markets such as China and Saudi Arabia.
Institutions that have adopted the Manchester Exam have experienced an average increase of 8% in their international student population, thanks to our targeted marketing campaigns, workshops, and promotion of recognizing institutions worldwide.

Details

While our scoring turnaround time is 3 working days, we are delighted to announce to US schools that should you adopt Manchester Exam as a proof of English proficiency, we will process students applying to American schools in 1 day only.

The official score report is electronically delivered, promoting environmental sustainability. Additionally, the secure transmission of scores to recognised schools saves time, effort and streamlines the admission process, ensuring efficient communication without delays.

The Manchester Exam has been meticulously crafted and designed by highly qualified American and British academics holding PHDs and Master's Degrees in their fields. These founding members dedicated their expertise to conducting extensive research, validation, and development to surpass existing tests like IELTS.

In addition to the founding members, external language experts, academic professionals and psychometricians were involved in the process to ensure the exam's excellence. Rigorous quality assurance measures were implemented, including multiple rounds of testing and field tests, to refine and finalize the Manchester Exam to its highest standard.

This collaborative approach guarantees the exam's credibility, accuracy and alignment with the evolving needs of English language proficiency assessment.

Recommended Score

For Undergraduate Program
360 / 600
For Graduate Programs
400 / 600

Although institutions use a variety of Manchester Exam scores for admissions, the exam typically recommends a minimum overall score of 360 out of 600 for undergraduate programs and 400 out of 600 for graduate programs.

If programs adopt a score of 360 or above, the Manchester Exam does not recommend cut scores for individual skill areas. If scores below 360 are adopted, the Manchester Exam recommends cut scores for each of the individual skills at 50 or 55.

Please refer to our white paper for further information and clarification.


Attached is the chart that compares and aligns the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels with the Manchester Exam scores:

CEFR

C2

C1

B2

B1

A2

A1

Manchester Exam

501 +

401 - 500

301 - 400

201 - 300

101 - 200

0 - 100

Where Manchester Exam is currently being used

Colleges and Universities

High Schools and Middle Schools

Boarding Schools

Intensive English Programs

Companies, Businesses and Industry

Government and Agencies

Professional Licensing Organizations

How Manchester Exam compares to other assessments and tests

Manchester Exam Duolingo IELTS TOEFL
CEFR Mapping
Validity
Security
Accessibility
Authenticity
Impact on recruitment
Grading in 2 days
Free Exams
International reach
University Level Target group
Connecting schools with international students

Additional Benefits

The CONNECT-ME system

The CONNECT-ME system is designed to match Exam Takers with Manchester Exam partner schools that align with students' requirements and schools' criteria. Manchester Exam facilitates connections between international students and accepting partner schools through score matching.

For example, let's consider Pedro, an international student from Brazil, who aspires to study Bs in Cybersecurity. After scoring 360 in the Manchester Exam, Pedro will receive an automatic email through our CONNECT-ME system, informing him that X school accepts his MEXAN score and offers the desired program.

Additionally, Pedro will receive an email containing a link to X school's application requirements, enabling him to review and apply accordingly.

Complimentary Free Exams

Manchester Exam will provide a complimentary first exam to students admitted to accepting partner schools. This offering is intended to enhance recruitment efforts, as students will be drawn to schools that demonstrate care and support towards them.

Manchester Exam Utilization

Partners will have the opportunity to offer Manchester Exam to their on-site/on-campus students and become an official Manchester Exam Center.

Promotional Events and Campaigns

Accepting Partner Schools will have access to our regular in-person and online promotional campaigns and webinars held by Manchester Exam all over the world. During these events, we connect with tens of thousands of potential students and conduct Q&A sessions to promote our accepting partner schools.

The Manchester Exam band score scale

  • 100
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  • 250
  • 300
  • 400
  • 500
  • 600
100 Intermittent user 400 Good user
200 Limited user 500 Excellent user
250 Modest user 600 Expert user
300 Competent user