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TOEFL

Why TOEFL

If you are planning to study at Canada and North American universities and colleges or British universities or work in Britain, taking TOEFL exam is a must. More than 6,000 institutions and agencies in 110 countries rely on TOEFL exam scores as proof of English proficiency. Even if the medium of instruction is English, if you are from a non-english speaking countr, TOEFL exam is mandatory.

Who can take TOEFL exam

Anyone who aspires to study abroad, irrespective of age or qualification can appear for TOEFL exam.

TOEFL IBT

You can take TOEFL IBT or Internet Based Test at any of the 9 test centres of Prometric Testing Services (P) Ltd. The TOEFL IBT lasts for 4 hours and is conducted all through the year. Monday-Friday, you can take the test at Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Trivandrum. The TOEFL IBT scores are valid up to 2 years for consideration by international universities and colleges.

TOEFL IBT structure

The TOEFL IBT is more challenging as it seeks to test nearly 3 language skills in each problem.

Listening: This module evaluates your skills in understanding English spoken in America.

Structure: This section deals with language usage.

Reading: You will need to read and comprehend English passages.

Writing: English writing skills are put to the test as you are asked to compose response to an assigned topic.

You will have to answer each question as it pops on the screen. It starts with medium level question and proceeds (easy or difficult) depending on your capability to answer. Most of the questions have 4 choices and you can select the answer by clicking on the right answer.

TOEFL Score

Apart from your essay score, the total score ranges from 0-300. As soon as you complete the test, it is possible to see the test score. The score for writing test will be intimated after 2-4 weeks. The preferred score varies with universities between 133 to 250. The TOEFL computer highest score is 300, can easily gain admission into Stanford or Harvard.

TOEFL exam fee (suject to changes)

US $ 130 payable at the time of registering for the test. You can register with Prometric Testing by mail, phone or fax.

Paper TOEFL exam and TOEFL IBT are available
Check the preference of test by universities
Paper TOEFL is considered easier than TOEFL IBT