Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the aptitude of non-native speakers of English to analyse and comprehend English as it is spoken, written and heard in colleges and universities of America. A large number of students who want to study abroad, particularly in United States take the TOEFL test each year. TOEFL is a prerequisite for admission in the colleges and universities in the United States.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is administered by Educational Testing Services across the world. Some of the institutes located outside the United States also accept TOEFL score as a measurement of English Proficiency of a candidate.

Many government organisations, licensing, certification agencies, exchange and scholarship programs use TOEFL score to assess the English language proficiency of a candidate whose native language is not English.

Educational Qualification:
No minimum educational qualification is required to take the TOEFL test. The test administrator “Educational Testing Services” suggests that 11th grade level or above is suitable qualification for taking this test.

Ordinarily a pass in 10+2 level of any recognised Indian Board or University is a suitable qualification to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test. Although the level of test is high.

A score in TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language reflects the English Proficiency of a candidate in English. Generally this test is taken by a candidate who wants to study outside his/her native country especially where English is NOT the native language.

Several institutions report that they often do NOT require TOEFL test scores from certain categories of international applicants. These include:

• Non native speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from postsecondary institutions in English-speaking countries (e.g., the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand).

• Non-native speakers who have successfully completed at least a two-years course of study in which English was the language of instruction.

• Transfer students from institutions in the United States or Canada whose academic course work was favourably evaluated in relation to its demands and duration.

• Non-native speakers who have taken the TOEFL test within the past two years.

• Non-native speakers who have successfully pursued academic work at schools where English was the language of instruction in an English-speaking country for a specified period, generally two years.

Students must contact the prospective institutions directly for admission requirements i.e. Requirement of TOEFL score, etc.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is available in different formats depending on location.

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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is available in three different formats

TOEFL Test dates are scheduled by TOEFL conducting authority.

The ETS (Educational Testing Services) is the TOEFL administrator for fixing the dates and holding the examinations worldwide.

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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores are valid for two years from the test date.

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ETS (Educational Testing Services) is dedicated to serve the test takers with disabilities. ETS provides services and reasonable accommodations that are suitable for disabled test takers given the purpose of the test. Non standard testing accommodations are accessible for the test takers who meet the ETS (Educational Testing Services) requirements.

There are certain testing arrangements provided by the ETS (Educational Testing Services) for Disabled Test Takers.

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Candidates willing to write TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) must have to register for anyone of the following tests administered by ETS (Educational Testing Services) across the world.

iBT: Register for theTOEFL iBT (Internet Based Testing) ONLINE (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or by Phone or by Mail.

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CBT: Register for the CBT (Computer Based Testing) ONLINE (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or by Phone or by Mail or Fax or by Voucher.

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PBT:Register for the PBT (Paper Based Testing) ONLINE (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or by Mail.

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