TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) assesses the English proficiency of the candidates, whose native language doesn’t happen to be English. It basically to tests the ability to comprehend North American English.

Most of the institutes in the United States and Canada require TOEFL scores. The test is also used by institutions in other countries where English is the language of Instruction. The TOEFL test is conducted across 4,500 test centers in 165 countries. For more info visit – http://www.ets.org/toefl

Test Format for TOEFL
It is a single format test known as TOEFL iBT Test.

LISTENING
Listening Comprehension assesses the student’s ability to understand North American English.

STRUCTURE (Grammar)
Structure & Written Expression assesses the candidate’s ability to recognise language appropriate for standard written English.

READING
Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension assesses the candidate’s ability to understand non-technical reading material.

WRITING
Essay Writing assesses the candidate’s ability to express ideas in standard written English.

Why TOEFL?

The TOEFL test is taken for the following reasons:
» It is required by the students who go for a higher education in a foreign university
» It is required for scholarship and certifications
» For admissions in English language learning program
» For judging the progress of English language
» It is required by the students and workers who wish to apply for visas

Who Accepts TOEFL?

More than 9,000 colleges, agencies and other institutions in over 130 countries accept TOEFL scores. Other organisations are also there who rely on TOEFL scores.
» Immigration departments use them to issue residential and work visas
» Medical and licensing agencies use them for professional certification purposes
»Individuals use them to measure their progress in learning English