About the TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) tests your
ability to understand Standard
North American English. The
TOEFL is written and administered
by the Educational Testing
Service (ETS) and used by
North American colleges and
graduate schools to evaluate
the level of English-language
proficiency of international
student applicants.
Required TOEFL scores vary
between schools, so check
with the schools you're considering
to attend beforehand.
In July of 1998, the TOEFL
converted to a computer format
in most, but not all, areas
of the world. There are four
sections to the test - Listening
Comprehension, Structure and
Written Expression, and Reading
Comprehension, and a required
essay (which can be typed
or handwritten).
TOEFL Registration and
Test Dates
Registration: Since the TOEFL
exam is still given in both
formats - CBT (computer-based
TOEFL) and pencil-and-paper
- it's suggested that you
obtain a copy of the TOEFL
Information Bulletin for Computer-Based
Testing before you register.
The Bulletin contains information
about scheduling an appointment
for the test, test center
information, identification
requirements, information
about scores, and more. You
can obtain a mailed copy online
(copies are mailed from the
United States, so allow up
to 8 weeks for delivery to
an address outside the USA)
or downloading a copy from
http://www.ets.org/.
Practice the TOEFL Online
Take one of the best TOEFL
tests available online today
at GetToefl.com. They have an online test specifically
designed with one goal in
mind - for you to pass your
TOEFL test first time. Visit
their site today and take
time to practice!
TOEFL Top Test-Taking Tips
Review key concepts. Do
not frantically try to memorize
new material.
Know the exam location precisely
- how long it takes to get
there, where to park, the
building and room, where you
can eat during the break and
assure returning in time,
etc. A late arrival can lead
to panic and unnerve you for
a portion of the test.
Try to relax the evening
before the test. Attempting
to learn anything new may
end up confusing what you
already know. If you feel
it necessary to study, make
this a light review.
Get a good night's rest.
Wake up early enough that
you dont have to rush, have
time to eat breakfast, and
can get to the test center
a few minutes early.
Wear whatever you feel most
comfortable studying or testing
in. Layers are a good idea
- you never know how hot or
cold the room might be.
Finally, do the best you
can, keeping in mind that
acceptance into a North American
school depends on other factors
in addition to your TOEFL
score. You want to put together
the best package deal as possible.
Since 1964 nearly 20 million
students have taken the TOEFL
test in more than 165 countries.
Over 4,500 institutions worldwide
use scores from TOEFL tests.
In September 2005, the next
generation of the TOEFL will
be introduced (http://www.ets.org/news/03022501.html)
TOEFL and TSE Representatives
in Pakistan
World Educational Services
(WES)
Suite 203 Kassam Court
Block-5 Clifton
Karachi-75600, Pakistan
Phone:+92-21-5868218
Email: wes@cyber.net.pk
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