TOEFL^® test

What is the TOEFL^® test ?                                                                                                Top

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL^®) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken and written in college and university settings. Most people who take the TOEFL^® test are planning to study at colleges and universities where the medium of instruction is English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing / certification agencies use TOEFL^® scores to evaluate English proficiency.

Currently more than 4,400 colleges and universities, professional schools, and sponsoring institutions accept TOEFL^® scores.

The TOEFL^® test measures English language proficiency in reading, listening and writing and is offered on computer in most regions of the world. In areas where access to computer-based testing is limited, a paper-and-pencil version of the test is administered.

About TOEFL^® iBT

Salient Features of the new Pattern of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL^®) iBT

Educational Testing Service (ETS) has introduced a new version of the TOEFL^® Test. The most important change in the exam, now better known as the TOEFL^® iBT, is that the test would be conducted via the Internet. The major advantages of this are:

• The test can now be administered in a standardized manner
• There would be more centers available for students to take the test in keeping with the demand.

The TOEFL^® iBT is an exam that is aimed at testing the students on their skills in English usage. The test is structured in such a manner so as to ensure that there is a match between the actual environment the test taker would face and the students’ skills. The new test pattern focuses on all round communication skills.

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