Test of English as a Foreign Language
Students looking at studying in Canada need to demonstrate their language efficiency and aptitude to take admission in their desired University/College in Canada.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS:
Since the medium of instruction in most Canadian Universities is English, it is important for students wanting to study in Canada to be well versed in English for easy comprehension. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is accepted by all Canadian institutes for admission.
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TOEFL Test: The TOEFL is a standardized 2-hour test that measures the student's English language ability for academic and professional purposes. It assesses skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing and the scores are accepted in over 13,000 institutions worldwide. The TOEFL iBT (internet-Based Test) is the most common format that is taken. Scores are given on a scale of 0-120 with each section getting a maximum score of 30. One of the benefits of this test is that it can be taken at a test centre or remotely at home.
WHY TAKE THE TOEFL EXAM?
While students are aware that admission to a Canadian Institute requires a particular score on the TOEFL exam, there are other reasons why the exam should be taken:
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An objective evaluation of your English language skills. Taking the TOEFL exam helps you to understand your skill level. The TOEFL criteria is one of the most stringent.
2. A globally recognized certification. The TOEFL exam provides a test record that is recognized and approved by educational institutions worldwide as well as businesses, professional organizations and government agencies.
3. Enhance your language skills. Taking the exam will improve your skills in all four sections-speaking, writing, listening and reading. This will help you to communicate better!
4. Better understanding of English. The TOEFL test will provide you with a better understanding of the language that is required for the institution that you are applying to.
TOEFL FEE
TOEFL iBT Exam Fee: Rs. 16,900. This fee includes sending the scores to up to 4 institutions.
Late Registration Fee: Rs. 3,900
Rescheduling fee: Rs 5,900
Additional score reports: Rs. 1950 each
Cancellation Policy:
A 50% refund is available if a student cancels their test booking more than 4 days prior to the test date. Cancellations can be made online from your account.
The TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years. The scores cannot be extended and the student will need to retake the exam after two years.
Exam Dates and Syllabus:
The TOEFL Test is conducted throughout the year. It is advisable to take the test three to four months prior to your admisson dates so that you have time to prepare for the exam as well as time to retake the test if you are not satisfied with the scores. In India, the test is conducted in over 62 test centres and can be booked online. Candidates below the age of 16 are not eligible to take the test.
Before you register for the test, it is important to understand the syllabus. Students are graded on the four components of listening, speaking, writing and reading. The total score is the sum of each component score. The duration of the test is 2 hours and follows the structure given below.
Exam Structure:
1. Reading Module:
The Reading Module should take about 35 minutes to complete. It contains 20 questions including reading from a passage and answering questions.
2. Listening Module:
This part of the test should take 36 minutes to complete. It contains 28 questions on brief lectures or classroom discussions.
3. Speaking Module:
This part of the test should take about 16 minutes to complete. There will be 4 tasks to complete which talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and heard.
4. Writing Module:
This part of the test should take 29 minutes to complete. There will be 2 tasks to complete which include reading a passage, listen to a recording and typing your response. You will also need to state and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion.
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