TOEFL
TOEFL is a mandatory test to be taken for admission to any course in the USA and Canada. Some universities in the UK and New Zealand also accept the TOEFL score.
The TOEFL test measures English language proficiency in reading, listening, and writing and is a computer based test in most parts of the world.

A paper based test is provided in regions where computer access is limited. TOEFL measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and universities.

The computer-based TOEFL test has four sections:
Listening              section measures the ability of the test taker to understand spoken English
Structure             section measures the ability of the test taker to recognize standard written English
Reading                section measures the ability of the test taker to understand short passages that are similar to the formats used in the academic texts
Writing section measures the ability of the test taker to write in English on the given topic
Section                 Questions           Timing
Listening Section              30 - 50 questions              40 - 60 min
Structure Section             20 - 25 questions              15 - 20 min
Reading Section                44 - 60 questions              70 - 90 min
Writing Section                 1 Essay 30 min

Preparation
A good score in TOEFL plays a key role in admission as well as in obtaining financial aid in the form of teaching assistantships. The higher the score, the brighter are one's chances with most U.S and Canadian universities. Maximizing the score thus becomes the key.
General Information
Website               www.toefl.org
http://www.ets.org/toefl/index.html (Online Registration for test)
Type of test        Computer Based Test, for a max score of 300
Number of sections        4 (Listening, Reading, Structure & Writing)
Duration              3 hours 30 minutes
Fee        US $ 140 test (CBT), US $ 150 test (iBT)
Score Reporting
To Institutions   2-5 weeks
No. of Tests        Throughout  the year
Number of Free Score Reports  4 to the universities and one to the applicant
Additional Score Report Fee       US $ 15 per report
Validity of Test Scores    2 Years
Decent Score Range       230-250

TOEFL Important Telephone No's. for Registration and General Enquiry

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