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The TOEFL exam was first administered in the USA in 1964. With the passage of time, many institutions have now started to accept the test as an official measurement of the English proficiency of their students.

If you are an international student willing to study in an English-speaking country, TOEFL is one of the first steps in the process. It assesses the ability to speak and understand the English language by analysing students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities. These are the skills required to carry out academic studies in a foreign land and to further succeed in a country where the mode of teaching/communication is English.

Why TOEFL?

The TOEFL test is taken by millions of students worldwide to ensure that their English abilities are up-to-date. It is accepted by educational institutions & government agencies in over 130 countries. The test scores are valid for two years – it is important to take the test in time for application if the result is part of the admission requirements.

The TOEFL Eligibility

Understanding the TOEFL Score Card

The TOEFL score is:

You’ll receive four scaled section scores and a total score:

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    The TOEFL test is taken by millions of students worldwide to ensure that their English abilities are up-to-date. It is accepted by educational institutions & government agencies in over 130 countries. The test scores are valid for two years – it is important to take the test in time for application if the result is part of the admission requirements.

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    FAQ's

    How many times can I take the TOEFL test?
    Aside from the mandatory 12-day waiting period between tests, there is no official limit as to how many times a student may take the test
    Can I carry personal items into the test center?
    You can carry your personal items in the test centre, but not to the room where the test is administered. The test-takers will store your belongings in their on-site lockers.
    What is considered a ‘good’ TOEFL score?
    There is no universally accepted passing score for TOEFL. Every institution sets its own benchmark of marks.
    Is there any way to avail TOEFL waiver?
    If your native language is not English, you will most probably have to sit for the TOEFL test. It will be waived off only in case of the availability of any other substantial proof of English proficiency.

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    Listening

    The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

    Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

    Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

    Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

    Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

    Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
    factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
    to follow the development of ideas.

    No. of questions: 40 Marks:

    each question is worth one (1) mark

    Total time: 30 minutes (+ 2 minutes review time )

    Speaking

    The IELTS Speaking test assesses your pronunciation, grammar, accuracy, fluency and lexical resources while speaking English. There are three (3) parts to this test, with each part fulfilling a specific function in terms of task input, interaction pattern and the test taker’s output.

    Part 1: Introduction & Interview This part includes general questions about the test taker like residence, work,family, interests, etc.

    Part 2: Long Run Cue cards are shared on a particular topic and one (1) minute will be given to prepare to speak for upto two (2) minutes on the topic.

    Part 3: Discussion This part gives you the opportunity to discuss the topic from the cue card in further detail, in a more general and abstract way

    Total time: 11-14 minutes

    Reading

    The IELTS Reading test is designed to test a wide range of reading skills including reading for skimming, details, gist, understanding arguments and writer’s opinions,attitude and purpose

    IELTS Academic Reading – It includes three (3) reading passages (with a variety of questions) ranging from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. These passages are of general interest dealing with interesting and recognizably appropriate issues, with at least one passage containing a detailed logical argument

    Note: The reading texts may contain non-verbal materials as well like graphs, diagrams or illustrations.

    IELTS General Reading – It includes three (3) daily passages (with 2-3 short texts in the first passage, 2 texts in the second passage and 1 long text in the third passage), based on an English-speaking environment, from notices, newspapers, magazines or advertisements.

    Reading passage 1: texts based on social survival, like advertisements, notices and timetables

    Reading passage 2: texts based on workplace survival, like contracts, job descriptions, staff development & training material

    Reading passage 3: texts based on general reading, involving more extended prose and a complex structure.

    No. of questions: 40

    Marks: each question is worth one (1) mark

    Total time: 60 minutes (no additional transfer time)

    Note: Please note that the question types in the Listening & Reading sections can include multiple choice answers, true or false answers, matching information/headings or sentence, table & flow-chart completion.

    Listening

    The IELTS Listening test consists of four recordings (four parts) from native English speakers with ten (10) questions in each recording (part).

    Recording 1: an everyday social conversation between two people

    Recording 2: a monologue set in an everyday social context

    Recording 3: an educational conversation with upto four people

    Recording 4: a monologue on an academic subject

    Listening test scores will be based on your ability to understand the main ideas,
    factual information, opinions, attitude and purpose of the speaker and your ability
    to follow the development of ideas.

    No. of questions: 40 Marks:

    each question is worth one (1) mark

    Total time: 30 minutes (+10 minutes transfer time)