| Test of English as a Foreign Language |
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Overview
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a compulsory English test conducted for every student from non-English speaking country looking for overseas education in English speaking countries like, USA, UK, etc. It is a test conducted for assessing the fundamental abilities in English and is accepted by over 6000 colleges and universities in 110 countries. This is over 3 times the number of any other English-language proficiency test. The test is administered in 180 countries at more than 1275 test sites. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then is deleted from the official database. The maximum score for Internet based TOEFL (Computer Based TOEFL) is 120.
Why TOEFL test?
This test is considered as the best one in assessing your skills in English language. It provides the scores more accurately compared to other tests which makes it easier for universities for decision making process in admissions and to decide whether you have the required skills to be successful. |
| • | | Regardless to the place where you want to study, TOEFL test enables you to reach your desired destination. Depending on the test score will be eligible for getting admission in college or university in the world. |
| • | | There is much flexibility in performing a TOEFL test whenever you want to take. You will be offered practice tools and feedback, and more alternatives to study abroad than any other English-language test in the world |
| • | | TOEFL enables you various amenities such as, listening to lectures, view films, attend seminars, read textbooks, perform online research, speak with professors and other students, write academic papers, reports, e-mails and more |
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More than 130 countries and more than 7500 universities and institutes depends on TOEFL scores for providing admissions, which means the test takers will get more opportunities as many universities accept TOEFL scores. Even the top universities in U.K, Australia and U.S prefer TOEFL scores as one of the eligibility criterion. This test is conducted for 30 to 40 times a year which proves to be more advantageous.
- It is Convenient and Easily Accessible
There are more than 4,500 test centers situated in more than 165 countries globally. The time and money is also saved as the test is only for one day and it is not needed to travel for many days continuously like how it is done for other tests.
- Easy Access to Classes and Study Materials
One of the best advantages of this test is that you can take online tutorials and even the study materials are available online which covers the required test syllabus and also provides ample number of real-test questions from previous tests for practice. In this era of technology, this becomes an advantage as the test takers need not search the availability of tutorials in their locality and can prepare for the test with valuable study materials which comes in handy without spending much time and cost on travelling.
- Get Noticed with TOEFL Scores
As TOFEL provides the accurate scores, it is easy for the test takers to get noticed. The candidates with good scores in TOEFL can prove that they have mastered the required skills in English language for pursuing higher studies abroad.
- Measures Skills Academically
TOEFL test completely has academic English tests which make it necessary to demonstrate the English language skills which were learnt in classroom level. In this test you will be asked to read a passage aloud, listen to the lecture and provide response also in the form of reading and writing. All these reflect the classroom environment which tests your academic skills.
- It Rates Speaking Skills in Multiple Ways
The speaking section in TOEFL rates your skills in many ways. Your responses are recorded and assessed by three or six raters in ETS (Educational Testing services). This means even if your interviewer rates you badly than you deserve due to any reasons, you can still rely on the other raters which will judge your skills in right way.
TOEFL test has a very good reputation in international levels and is recognized by top universities for its quality and 100% academic accuracy testing techniques. So go ahead and give your best in preparing for this test to know the difference it makes in your career.
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Test Modules
TOEFL test consists of four distinct modules, each determining the essential language proficiency that is used in the atmosphere of the academic. |
| • | | Reading
This module determines the proficiency of understanding intellectual reading issues. The Reading module consists of 3-5 comprehensive passages (long passages and questions asked about them). They are chosen from the academic topics, which are found in undergraduate university textbooks. |
| • | | Listening
This module determines the proficiency of understanding the English since it is used in the colleges and universities. Listening module consists of 6 comprehensive passages, two passages will be the conversations of the students and the other four will be academic lectures or discussions. Students have to understand the conversations and answer for the passage questions. |
| • | | Speaking
This module determines the proficiency of speaking in English. Speaking module consists of 6 tasks, two independent tasks and four integrated tasks. In the independent tasks, students have to answer opinion questions concerning to the academic life. In two of the integrated tasks, students have to read a passage, listen to a passage and speak about how the ideas in the two passages are related. In the other two integrated tasks, students have to listen to long passages, review them and speak about the information in the passages. |
| • | | Writing
This module determines the proficiency of writing that is pertinent for colleges and universities assignments. This module consists of two tasks, one independent task where students have to read an academic passage, listen to an academic passage and write their reviews about the two passages. Another is the integrated task where students have to write an own essay |
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| Structure of the TOEFL iBT Test |
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| Testing Time | Questions | Score Scale |
| Reading | 3-5 passages from academic texts; approximately 700 words long; 12-14 questions per passage. | 60-100 minutes | 36-70 questions | 0-30 |
| Listening | 4-6 lectures, some with classroom discussion; each
3-5 minutes long; 6 questions each. 2-3 conversations; each 3 minutes long; 5 questions each. | 60-90 minutes | 34-51 questions | 0-30 |
| Break | | 10 minutes | | |
| Speaking | 2 tasks to express an opinion on a familiar topic;
4 tasks to speak based on what is read and listened to. | 20 minutes | 6 tasks | 0-4 points converted to 0-30 score scale |
| Writing | 1 task to write based on what is read and listened to; 1 task to support an opinion on a topic. | 50 minutes | 2 tasks | 0-5 points converted to 0-30 score scale |
| Total Score | | | | 0-120 |
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| Variations in Different TOEFL Tests iBT / CBT / PBT |
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| Post Secondary Level |
TOEFL @ iBT
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| Maximum Score | 120 |
| Graduate Programs | 100 |
| Maximum Undergraduate | 92 |
| Minimum Undergraduate | 86 |
| College | 80 |
| Community College | 61 |
| Fee | $ 165 |
| Additional Score Reporting Fee | $ 17 |
| Time Length | 4:30 hrs |
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