Test of English As a Foreign Language – TOEFL
What is the TOEFL test?
Test Of English As a Foreign Language is a Standardized test that evaluates the English Proficiency of people whose native language is not English. Nearly 2400 educational institutes in the United States and Canada require TOEFL® scores from each applicant. The test is also used by institutions in other countries where English is the language of Instruction. The TOEFL tests the ability to understand North American English. TOEFL test is administered as internet based test in Nigeria.
Who administers the TOEFL test?
The TOEFL test is developed and administered by the US-based "Educational Testing Service" (ETS). This implies that ETS sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report. For the conduct of the test, ETS has appointed Testing Agencies in various countries, which act as franchisee for ETS. In Nigeria, this agency is the "Prometric Testing Services Pvt Ltd".
When is the TOEFL test held?
Internet based TOEFL test is held all-round-the-year. Unlike other exams, you can choose your own date and time for taking the TOEFL test! September to December is the high season for TOEFL test, so in case you intend to take the test during this period, you need to register very early to get a date of your choice. Otherwise, registering at least three days in advance is mandatory. Also, try to take the test two to three months before your score is needed so that your score gets to the institution of your choice as early as you need it. The test lasts roughly four hours.
Eligibility and Fees
Anyone and everyone is eligible for taking the TOEFL test – there are no restrictions based on age or qualifications. The test scores are valid for two years, i.e., most universities accept scores up to two years old. Important: The name on the registration form should be exactly the same as in your passport or you may not be allowed to test. It is advisable to attach the photocopy of the Passport with the application form to avoid any faulty registration.
Content and Format of the TOEFL test
The test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. The number of questions and the time allocated to each question may vary.
Reporting the Scores
ETS has the provision of reporting your TOEFL scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the TOEFL fee you pay. But the catch is: you have to select these four universities which will receive copies of your score report BEFORE you begin to take the test. This implies that even before taking the TOEFL test, you need to do some homework on which universities you're finally going to apply based on the score that you expect to attain. For reporting to each additional university, you are going to pay for it.
Reschedule Cancels and Refunds
If you would like to reschedule your exam or need to cancel you must contact us before 12:00 PM, THREE BUSINESS days prior to your exam date.
Materials Required on the Test Day
- You are required to bring your valid passport on the day of your exam. This is mandatory
- Confirmation letter.
The TOEFL Test has five BIG advantages
- MOST RESPECTED BY UNIVERSITIES: Your scores through us will help you stand out and be noticed because the TOEFL test has a reputation for quality and fairness and contains 100 percent academic content. Sending TOEFL scores to your selected institution will help you demonstrate that you are ready for academic success.
- MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED : 7,500 institutions in 130 countries will accept your TOEFL scores, including the top Universities in the UK, Australia, the U.S and Canada.
- MOST ACCURATE MEASURE: Unlike other tests, the TOEFL test measures listening, reading, speaking and writing skills and demonstrates your ability to combine two or more of these skills to respond to a question. Because these are the English skills you will you will actually use in class, many universities consider the TOEFL test the most appropriate test to use when making admission decisions.
- MOST FAIR AND UNBIASED: Speaking is measured more fairly than in any other test because responses are evaluated by three to six ETS raters, unlike other tests that rely on a single rater from a local testing site. Raters are also monitored continuously to maintain score integrity. This quality control process is why institutions trust TOEFL scores to be fair and accurate.
- MOST TESTING LOCATIONS: You can take the test at any of the 4,500 locations including our centre in more than 165 countries worldwide.
You can go anywhere with the TOEFL scores because the TOEFL test is accepted more widely than any other English Language test at 7500 institutions in 130 countries. You are advised to research your chosen institutions' deadlines and other tests you may need to take , plan to take the TOEFL test two to three months before your earliest application deadline, so your scores arrive at your institutions in time and try to confirm your institution requirements as soon as you can.
If you are applying for postgraduate studies, you may need to submit GRE or GMAT test scores as well as TOEFL test scores. Find out more about GRE and GMAT in GRE or GMAT column of this website.
IN ALL THESE, WE ARE HERE IN OVERSEAS ADMISSION CONSULT TO HELP YOU GET TO THE DESTINATION OF YOUR CHOICE, EVERY STEP OF YOUR CHOICE-EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
Test of English As a Foreign Language – TOEFL
What is the TOEFL test?
Test Of English As a Foreign Language is a Standardized test that evaluates the English Proficiency of people whose native language is not English. Nearly 2400 educational institutes in the United States and Canada require TOEFL® scores from each applicant. The test is also used by institutions in other countries where English is the language of Instruction. The TOEFL tests the ability to understand North American English. TOEFL test is administered as internet based test in Nigeria.
Who administers the TOEFL test?
The TOEFL test is developed and administered by the US-based "Educational Testing Service" (ETS). This implies that ETS sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report. For the conduct of the test, ETS has appointed Testing Agencies in various countries, which act as franchisee for ETS. In Nigeria, this agency is the "Prometric Testing Services Pvt Ltd".
When is the TOEFL test held?
Internet based TOEFL test is held all-round-the-year. Unlike other exams, you can choose your own date and time for taking the TOEFL test! September to December is the high season for TOEFL test, so in case you intend to take the test during this period, you need to register very early to get a date of your choice. Otherwise, registering at least three days in advance is mandatory. Also, try to take the test two to three months before your score is needed so that your score gets to the institution of your choice as early as you need it. The test lasts roughly four hours.
Eligibility and Fees
Anyone and everyone is eligible for taking the TOEFL test – there are no restrictions based on age or qualifications. The test scores are valid for two years, i.e., most universities accept scores up to two years old. Important: The name on the registration form should be exactly the same as in your passport or you may not be allowed to test. It is advisable to attach the photocopy of the Passport with the application form to avoid any faulty registration.
Content and Format of the TOEFL test
The test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. The number of questions and the time allocated to each question may vary.
Reporting the Scores
ETS has the provision of reporting your TOEFL scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the TOEFL fee you pay. But the catch is: you have to select these four universities which will receive copies of your score report BEFORE you begin to take the test. This implies that even before taking the TOEFL test, you need to do some homework on which universities you're finally going to apply based on the score that you expect to attain. For reporting to each additional university, you are going to pay for it.
Reschedule Cancels and Refunds
If you would like to reschedule your exam or need to cancel you must contact us before 12:00 PM, THREE BUSINESS days prior to your exam date.
Materials Required on the Test Day
- You are required to bring your valid passport on the day of your exam. This is mandatory
- Confirmation letter.
The TOEFL Test has five BIG advantages
- MOST RESPECTED BY UNIVERSITIES: Your scores through us will help you stand out and be noticed because the TOEFL test has a reputation for quality and fairness and contains 100 percent academic content. Sending TOEFL scores to your selected institution will help you demonstrate that you are ready for academic success.
- MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED : 7,500 institutions in 130 countries will accept your TOEFL scores, including the top Universities in the UK, Australia, the U.S and Canada.
- MOST ACCURATE MEASURE: Unlike other tests, the TOEFL test measures listening, reading, speaking and writing skills and demonstrates your ability to combine two or more of these skills to respond to a question. Because these are the English skills you will you will actually use in class, many universities consider the TOEFL test the most appropriate test to use when making admission decisions.
- MOST FAIR AND UNBIASED: Speaking is measured more fairly than in any other test because responses are evaluated by three to six ETS raters, unlike other tests that rely on a single rater from a local testing site. Raters are also monitored continuously to maintain score integrity. This quality control process is why institutions trust TOEFL scores to be fair and accurate.
- MOST TESTING LOCATIONS: You can take the test at any of the 4,500 locations including our centre in more than 165 countries worldwide.
You can go anywhere with the TOEFL scores because the TOEFL test is accepted more widely than any other English Language test at 7500 institutions in 130 countries. You are advised to research your chosen institutions' deadlines and other tests you may need to take , plan to take the TOEFL test two to three months before your earliest application deadline, so your scores arrive at your institutions in time and try to confirm your institution requirements as soon as you can.
If you are applying for postgraduate studies, you may need to submit GRE or GMAT test scores as well as TOEFL test scores. Find out more about GRE and GMAT in GRE or GMAT column of this website.
IN ALL THESE, WE ARE HERE IN OVERSEAS ADMISSION CONSULT TO HELP YOU GET TO THE DESTINATION OF YOUR CHOICE, EVERY STEP OF YOUR CHOICE-EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
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