TOEFL
The TOEFL®, or Test Of English as a Foreign Language, is the essential exam for entry to universities in the United States. The TOEFL iBT measures your academic ability in English, whereas the TOEFL Essentials Test is divided into 50% academic English and 50% general English.
Who is it for?
The TOEFL® measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.
TOEFL Acceptance
Being one of the most popular English language assessment tests, TOEFL is widely accepted by international universities & colleges. More than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries accept the TOEFL test.
TOEFL accepting countries include –
- USA
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- And various other countries across Europe and Asia
Why take TOEFL?
TOEFL is a high-quality test that demonstrates that you possess the English language skills required to succeed in International Universities. More than 35 million people worldwide have appeared for the TOEFL test and trusted it. Throwing light on the aspirants’ capability to use and comprehend English, the test gives them an unbiased measure of their English-speaking ability to succeed in their college program abroad.
On the other hand, the admissions board also gets the confidence that the aspirant can handle the course load of an English-based program.
Thus, TOEFL becomes one of the inseparable constituents as you embark upon your dream of pursuing higher studies from an English-speaking university.
What are Eligibility Criteria for TOEFL?
As per the ETS, there is no eligibility criteria prescribed for the TOEFL. As well as there is no set age limit to appear for TOEFL.
However, generally students who have passed 12th grade or high school appear for the exam.
Specifically, TOEFL is generally taken by individuals who fall under any of the following categories:
- Students who aspire to study in a university or high school in an English-speaking country.
- Individuals who need to demonstrate their mastery of the English language for Immigration purposes.
What are the types of TOEFL Exam?
The types of TOEFL Tests currently available are explained as follows:
TOEFL iBT
The TOEFL iBT exam is conducted online at the designated test center. It is structured into four skill sections, namely: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Students get 3 hours to complete the test.
It is recommended that you should opt for TOEFL iBT if ETS offers that in your country. The reason being, many universities only accept TOEFL iBT scores and this test type also comes with less hassle.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
The Home Edition of TOEFL iBT is preferred by students who wish to take their test at home rather than a test center. This is the same TOEFL iBT test, the difference is only that it is delivered to the test takers at the convenience of their home. Here, the monitoring of the test is done using live remote proctors and artificial intelligence technology by ProctorU. It is available worldwide, in all the countries where TOEFL iBT testing is normally available, except Mainland China and Iran.
The TOEFL Essentials Test
Newly launched TOEFL Essentials test measures the test takers’ English proficiency in a variety of environments, beyond just academics. It is designed by the assessment experts at ETS and evaluated by both certified trained humans and AI tools, ensuring validity and accuracy. The test is comparatively shorter than TOEFL iBT and is of 90 minutes, comprising 4 core English language skill sections – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.