- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a test dedicated to the
English language for non-native speakers of English. The test measures the
ability to understand and use the language as it is spoken, written and heard in
the academic environment.
- The TOEFL test is the most well known test of English in the world being taken
over 20 million times a year since 1964. The TOEFL scores are accepted in over 6000 universities,
colleges and agencies in over 110 countries. This offers you the
possibility to study abroad in The United Kingdom as well as other European
countries or in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zeeland, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Japan or Korea.
- The TOEFL test has been created by specialists of the ETS (Educational Testing
Service), from the Princeton University in New Jersey, in order to offer those
interested in studying abroad in a country where the teaching language is
English.
How does the
TOEFL test take place?
- In 2005, the ETS has introduces a new, last generation version of the test,
the internet-based testing service, delivered in a secure manner in all testing
centers all over the world, including in Oradea.
- The TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) is testing all four abilities necessary
for an effective communication: reading, listening, writing and speaking
comprehension.
- If until now public institutions and agencies asked employees about their
scores in the Test of Spoken English, by means of its new format TOEFL iBT has
also this test included, thus making it easy for both candidates and solicitors.
- Speaking comprehension test consists of 6 major requirements and the
candidates have headphones and microphones when they answer the questions.
- The answer are digitally recorded and transmitted to the Online Evaluation
Database of the ETS, where they are graded by human evaluators. They are
carefully monitored and the results are more then secure.
Why taking a TOEFL test?
- The scores are accepted worldwide.
- It’s a multilevel certification process meaning that for each score one
receives a certificate.
- By means of its new format, TOEFL iBT assesses accurately all four abilities
needed for effective communication: reading, writing, listening and speaking
comprehension.
- It makes sure that all interested parties obtain the scores of the test free
of charge.
- The examination centers are equipped with state of the art technologies
offering an ideal environment for taking a test.
