TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language (or TOEFL) ,which evaluates the ability of individuals to use and understand English in an academic setting. It is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities.

 

Additionally, institutions such as government agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or scholarship programs may require this test. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then will no longer be officially reported since a candidate's language proficiency could have significantly changed since the date of the test. Colleges and universities usually consider only the most recent TOEFL score.


 

The TOEFL test is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is administered worldwide. The test was first administered in 1964 and has since been taken by more than 23 million students.
The TOEFL Committee of Examiners is composed of 12 specialists in linguistics, language testing, teaching or research. Its main responsibility is to advise on TOEFL test content. The committee helps ensure the test is a valid measure of English language proficiency reflecting current trends and methodologies.

 

 Why take the TOEFL® Test?

The TOEFL test gives you more choices about where you want to study.
   

 

 * TOEFL is accepted by more institutions than any other English-language test in the world — including the top colleges and universities.
   

 

 * See a list of 6,000+ institutions in 110 countries (PDF), including almost every university in the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, that rely on TOEFL scores for admissions, scholarship and graduation decisions.
The TOEFL test gives you more convenience and flexibility.
   

 

 * The entire test is taken in one day, which saves you travel time and costs. And, there are more than 4,000 test centers to choose from.
  

 

 * You can retake the test in just 7 days, if you want to improve your scores.
The TOEFL test gives you the skills you need to communicate in real-life, academic situations.
   

 

 * In the classroom and on campus, you will be able to communicate your ideas effectively.
   

 

* Listen to lectures, read textbooks and online research, write academic papers and e-mails, and speak with other students and professors.
The TOEFL test is fair and accurate.
   

 

 * All test takers have a similar test-taking experience, which eliminates the inconsistency of interviews that could negatively impact your scores.
   

 

* Scores are objective and unbiased. Tests are scored anonymously by ETS-certified experts.