TOEFL Stands for Test of English as a foreign Language. TOEFL is a standardized test that evaluates the English Proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The TOEFL is administered worldwide by Education Testing Service (ETS).
Examination Body
TOEFL test is conducted by the Education Testing Service (ETS). Website : www.ets.org
Kanan International Is the Authorized ETS for TOEFL-iBT at Baroda and V V Nagar.
Why TOEFL Test?
TOEFL test is a prerequisite for admission into colleges and universities where English is a lingua franca i.e. native of official language.TOEFL score also evaluate the English proficiency of people for whom English is not their native language. Undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs around the world require students to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English as an entrance requirement.
Who Should Take the TOEFL Test?
Non-nativeEnglish speakers at the11th grade level or above should take the TOEFL test to provide evidence of their English proficiency before beginning academic work. The test content is considered too difficult for students below 11th grade.
Formats of the TOEFL (internet based test iBT)
TOEFL internet-based test (iBT), ever since its introduction in late 2005 has progressively replaced both the (CBT) Computer Based and (PBT) Paper Based Tests. The four hour test consists of four sections, each measuring mainly one of the basic language skills (although some tasks may require integration of these skills) and focusing on language in an academic, higher-education environment. The TOEFL internet-based test emphasizes integrated skills and measures all four language skills, including speaking.The test assesses proficiency of the candidates in all communication skills. TOEFL emphasizes and measures English usages and communication ability in academic settings.
The Test has Four Sections
Reading measures the ability to understand academic reading matter.
Listening measures the ability to understand English as it is used in colleges and universities.
Speaking measures the ability to speak in English.
Writing measures the ability to write in a way that appropriate for college and university course work.
-The TOEFL score is valid for 2 years. -TOEFL score is out of 120 -Examination Fees for TOEFL is US$165
