The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination is an important part of the admission process for foreign/international students. Universities and colleges in USA, CANADA and parts of EUROPE usually mandate international applicants to submit the TOEFL score and this is used to evaluate and assess the student’s ability to communicate efficiently and effectively in English Language.
International students from countries where the native language or official language is not English language are usually required to submit satisfactory TOEFL scores before their applications are consider. Many students see the TOEFL examination as terrific nightmare but the truth remains that the TOEFL score is an important prerequisite for a successful admission application.
The TOEFL score is the most widely accepted English test score in the world. It is accepted by over 8500 institutions and agencies in over 140 countries. It has also been observed over the years that embassies of English speaking countries are also interested in the TOEFL score. This is because the government authorities and academic institutions cannot afford to ignore the importance of free flow communication. They do not want square pegs in round holes.
It is advisable for students who are planning to study abroad to brace up and take the TOEFL test as early as they can. The TOEFL Score is valid for two years and this will provide students with enough time to plan their study, it will help them beat application deadline and also give them peace of mind and some level of confidence. It is also important to know that the TOEFL test requires some level of preparation.
The minimum TOEFL score required by each school/institution differs based on a number of factors like school policies, country of interest and applicants intended course/program of study. The TOEFL registration fee differs from region to region and it is offered on two different platforms. TOEFL- Internet Based Test (ibt) and TOEFL- Paper Based Test (pbt), you can sit for any of this two depending on your location. There are no limits to the number of times you can write the exam in a year, that is, you can write the exam as often as you want.
The TOEFL examination is well structured to cover the basic aspect of the student life, from classroom lectures to group discussions, academic materials and many more. The TOEFL test is divided into four (4) sections namely reading, listening, speaking and writing with a total score of 120. The commonly acceptable minimum score by schools is 80.
