TOEFL
Test Of English As A Foreign Language.
It is used to test the English language skills of students from non-native English speaking countries that want to study or work in countries that use English as the language of communication. Almost all the Universities in United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United Kingdom use TOEFL to test their students. This is used to determine whether the students can enter into their university programs or attain scholarships. TOEFL developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) operates in over 110 countries and has over 6000 institutions and agencies that rely on it as the means of testing students’ English proficiency.
Who uses the TOEFL test?
- Students who want to study further: For non-native speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from post-secondary institutions in English speaking countries
- Academic institutions: To determine academic readiness and make admissions decisions for international applicants
- Individuals who are applying for professional licensure or certification
- Many government, licensing and certification agencies, as well as exchange and scholarship programmes also use TOEFL® scores as a decision-making tool.
Benefits of the TOEFL® test:
- Widely available and easily accessible
- Regarded as the international standard and industry leader
- The test is administered under secure conditions and is highly reliable; hence, scores can be used confidently to make high-stakes decisions
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