TOEFL
Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL /ˈtoʊfəl/ TOH-fəl) is a standardized
test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to
enroll in English-speaking universities. The test is accepted by many
English-speaking academic and professional institutions. TOEFL is one of the
two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS.
TOEFL
is a trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS), a private non-profit
organization, which designs and administers the tests. ETS issues official
score reports, sent independently to institutions, for two years following the
test.
Institutional
Testing Program (ITP)
TOEFL
ITP ("ITP" stands for "Institutional Testing Program")
tests are paper-based and use academic content to evaluate the English-language
proficiency of non-native English speakers. The tests use new and previously
administered TOEFL test questions and are used for placement, progress,
evaluation, exit testing and other situations. The test scores, format and
content of the test matches the "TOEFL PBT", with the exception of
not including the TWE (Test of Written Expression).
Unlike
the TOEFL iBT and PBT tests, TOEFL ITP tests are administered by the
institution and for internal use. It should not replace the need for the TOEFL
iBT test, which is administered securely and includes Speaking and Writing
components. There are two levels of TOEFL ITP: Level 1 (intermediate to
advanced) and Level 2 (high beginning to intermediate).TOEFL ITP scores are
mapped to the CEFR and test takers are provided with a certificate of
achievement.
Internet
- Based Test (iBT)
The
TOEFL iBT exam is given online through the Internet at designated testing
sites. It is recommended that you have basic typing skills in order to complete
this exam in a timely manner. This exam measures writing, reading, listening,
and speaking skills. The test is administered very frequently throughout the
year at various locations. The test takes about 3-4 hours to complete. This
format of the exam is generally the only option students will have at most
locations where they will be taking the TOEFL exam.
