TOEFL

What is TOEFL?

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is one of the most popular English Language Proficiency tests. Administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS), the test is currently available only as an Internet-based format in Nepal.

The TOEFL is taken for various reasons, including:

1. Education at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level
2. To qualify for certain scholarships
3. For employment purposes
4. For getting a visa or residence in English speaking countries

The four skills tested in the test are:

1. Reading
2. Listening
3. Writing
4. Speaking

A student is required to combine these four communication skills to perform a specific task during the test. For example:

1. Read, Listen and then speak as a response to a specific question.
2. Listen and then answer the specific question through speaking.
3. Read, Listen and then provide response to a specific question in the form of Writing.

The test is formatted in following manner:

TOEFL scores are calculated on scaled section ranging from 0-30 and you will also receive a total score out of 120, which is calculated by adding up your scaled section scores. You will receive the official scores as long as you do the following:

1. Answer at least one question each in Reading and Listening sections.
2. Write at least one essay.
3. Complete at least one speaking test.

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http://www.edwisefoundation.com/what-is-toefl-2/