Hi Friends,
Saw a separate forum for GRE
and ILETS, but did not see one for TOEFL
, so thought to start one as it is required for people who write GRE
.
Let this post be for all the queries regarding TOEFL
. I will be more than glad to help you out in places where i can. Hope this post gets going and the RXPG guys can then convert it into a separate forum. All the best.
hey hi advisor,
i heard TOEFL
is changing from this april and registrations for it r starting from feb,do u know the changed tofel format.?...
all d best
regds
kanchan
TOEFL
® iBT is being introduced in phases to maintain test and score integrity and ensure a quality administration for test takers. The test has been introduced in the United States, Canada
, France, Germany, Italy, and Puerto Rico. The second phase of the rollout begins on March 25, when test centers in selected cities in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa will offer TOEFL
iBT for the first time.
A list of cities where TOEFL
iBT will be introduced on March 25, 2006 will be posted in the Learners and Test Takers section of this Web site on Friday, February 3. Registration for these locations will begin on February 8. This list will be updated every week.
The chart below indicates the rollout schedule for the remainder of 2006.
Location First TOEFL
iBT Test Date
Selected cities in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa March 25, 2006
Selected cities in Asia and the Pacific Region April 2006
Selected cities in Japan and Korea May 2006
China August 2006
The current computer- and paper-based (CBT, PBT) versions of the TOEFL
test will be given until the Internet-based version is implemented in a particular location.
iBT Test Dates (September 2005–June 2006)
These dates apply to all locations where the TOEFL
iBT will be given. However, not all test dates will be available in all locations.
* Saturday, September 24, 2005
* Saturday, October 22, 2005
* Friday, November 4, 2005
* Saturday, November 5, 2005
* Friday, November 18, 2005
* Saturday, November 19, 2005
* Friday, December 2, 2005
* Saturday, December 3, 2005
* Friday, December 16, 2005
* Saturday, December 17, 2005
* Friday, January 6, 2006
* Saturday, January 14, 2006
* Saturday, January 21, 2006
* Friday, February 3, 2006
* Saturday, February 11, 2006
* Friday, March 3, 2006
* Saturday, March 18, 2006
* Saturday, March 25, 2006
* Saturday, April 8, 2006
* Friday, April 14, 2006
* Saturday, April 22, 2006
* Friday, April 28, 2006
* Friday, May 5, 2006
* Saturday, May 13, 2006
* Saturday, May 20, 2006
* Friday, May 26, 2006
* Friday, June 2, 2006
* Saturday, June 10, 2006
* Saturday, June 17, 2006
* Saturday, June 24, 2006
Here are some FAQ's on TOEFL
iBT, hope this is helpful:
Launch Schedule
When will the new TOEFL
test be given for the first time?
September 24, 2005.
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Will the new test be available worldwide in September 2005?
No. ETS is introducing the new TOEFL
test in phases rather than all at once. This will ensure test score integrity and a quality administration for all test takers.
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What do you mean by "phases"?
TOEFL
iBT has been introduced in the United States, Canada
, France, Germany, Italy, and Puerto Rico. The second phase of the rollout begins on March 25, when test centers in selected cities in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa will offer TOEFL
iBT for the first time.
A list of cities where TOEFL
iBT will be introduced on March 25, 2006 will be posted in the Learners and Test Takers section of this Web site on Friday, February 3. Registration for these locations will begin on February 8. This list will be updated every week.
The chart below indicates the rollout schedule for the remainder of 2006.
Location First TOEFL
iBT Test Date
Africa, the Americas, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa March 25, 2006
Selected cities in Asia and the Pacific Region April 2006
Selected cities in Japan and Korea May 2006
China August 2006
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Why is the new test being introduced in a phased manner?
Because TOEFL
scores are used for important decisions, it is essential that the entire system works reliably in initial locations before it is used in all locations.
The current computer-based (CBT) and paper-based (PBT) versions of the test will continue until Internet-based testing begins.
In the United States, registration for CBT will close on August 31, 2005. The last CBT test date is September 15.
In Canada
, France, Germany, and Italy, the last paper-based test administration will be held on October 15, 2005, and the last date for computer-based testing is October 8, 2005.
The last paper-based test administration in American Samoa will be on October 15, 2005.
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, computer-based testing continues until October 22, 2005.
CBT and PBT will continue in the rest of the world until iBT is introduced in 2006.
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How can examinees find out when the new test will be available in their countries?
TOEFL
iBT has been introduced in the United States, Canada
, France, Germany, Italy, and Puerto Rico. The second phase of the rollout begins on March 25, when test centers in selected cities in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa will offer TOEFL
iBT for the first time.
A list of cities where TOEFL
iBT will be introduced on March 25, 2006 will be posted in the Learners and Test Takers section of this Web site on Friday, February 3. Registration for these locations will begin on February 8. This list will be updated every week.
The chart below indicates the rollout schedule for the remainder of 2006.
Location First TOEFL
iBT Test Date
Africa, the Americas, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and North Africa March 25, 2006
Selected cities in Asia and the Pacific Region April 2006
Selected cities in Japan and Korea May 2006
China August 2006
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Test Delivery
How will the new test be administered?
The new test will be administered on fixed dates at secure Internet-based test centers. Internet-based testing makes it possible to greatly expand the number of test centers in what is already the world's largest testing network.
Most areas where the TOEFL
iBT test is offered will have 30 to 40 administrations a year, but the number will vary based on the number of test takers and test center capacity.
ETS will continue to utilize the current computer-based testing as well as paper-based testing until the Internet-based version is available in an area.
Test location information will be posted on this Web site and will be updated regularly. The Information and Registration [bleep] (PDF) for TOEFL
Internet-based testing may be downloaded. These [bleep] are also available at many educational advising centers, colleges, universities, and libraries.
The test is changing to better measure what colleges and universities need to know: a prospective student's ability to use English in an academic setting. The new Speaking section evaluates a person's ability to use spoken English, and the new integrated Writing and Speaking tasks measure the ability to combine information from more than one source and communicate about it.
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Why use Internet-based testing (iBT)?
Internet-based testing makes it possible to capture and score test-taker speech in the most efficient, standardized, and objective manner. Internet-based testing will also make it possible to greatly increase the number of test centers, which is good for test takers.
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What is the new test like?
The test includes four sections and takes about four hours to complete.
Section Time Limit No. of Questions
Reading 60-100 minutes 36-70
Listening 60-90 minutes 34-51
Break 10 minutes -
Speaking 20 minutes 6 tasks
Writing 50 minutes 2 tasks
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What's different about the new test?
* The TOEFL
iBT has a new Speaking section, which includes independent and integrated tasks.
* There is no longer a Structure section. Grammar is tested on questions and tasks in each section.
* Lectures and conversations in the Listening section are longer, but note-taking is allowed. In fact, note-taking is allowed throughout the entire test.
* The speech in the listening material sounds more natural, and one lecture may use a British or Australian accent. Also, there are new questions that measure understanding of a speaker's attitude, degree of certainty, and purpose.
* The Reading section has new questions that ask test takers to categorize information and fill in a chart or complete a summary.
* The Writing section requires typing. There is an integrated task in addition to the current independent task, and the scoring guides (rubrics) used for rating are different from the current test.
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Will it be possible to take just a specific section of the test?
No, the entire test must be taken to receive a score.
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Test Benefits
Will the new test be more difficult than the current test?
* The TOEFL
iBT Reading and Listening sections are not dramatically different from those on the current TOEFL
test.
* The integrated tasks on the TOEFL
iBT Speaking and Writing sections may be considered more challenging because they are new to test takers. However, to succeed academically in English-speaking colleges and universities, students need to be able to combine their language skills in the classroom.
* The integrated tasks in the new test will help learners build the confidence needed to communicate in the academic environments they plan to enter.
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What benefits will the new test provide?
The inclusion of Speaking, the use of integrated skills, and the emphasis on communicative competence will have great impact on how English is taught in the future. Students and other test takers will develop a higher level of English ability as a result, and will have confidence that they will be able to communicate and succeed.
Admissions officials and faculty at English-speaking colleges and universities, as well as administrators of certification and licensing agencies, will have better information about their applicants' English communication abilities.
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Registration
When will the new test be given?
The new test will be administered on fixed dates.
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Where will the new test be given?
It will be given in a network of Internet-based test centers.
Registration opens two months in advance of the first administration in each country. Test takers will be able to Register:
* online
* by phone
* by mail.
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How much does the test cost?
The test costs U.S. $140. See TOEFL
Testing and Service Fees for preferred forms of payment.
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Test Scores
How will the Speaking section be scored?
* Each of the six tasks is rated from 0 to 4, and the average of these scores is converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30.
* Human scorers rate the responses. They evaluate the test-taker's ability in topic development, delivery, and language use.
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How will the Writing section be scored?
* The two tasks are rated from 0 to 5, and the average of these scores is converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30.
* Human scorers rate the responses.
* Scorers evaluate the integrated writing task on the overall quality of the writing (development, organization, appropriate and precise use of grammar and vocabulary) and the completeness and accuracy of the content. Scorers rate the independent writing essay on the overall quality of the writing:
o Development
o Organization
o Appropriate and precise use of grammar and vocabulary.
Yes. The new score scale is shown here.
Section Score Scale
Listening 0-30
Reading 0-30
Speaking 0-30
Writing 0-30
Total Score 0-120
The total score is the sum of the four skill scores.
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What happens to scores from previous tests?
ETS will report previous scores for two years after the original test date.
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Will institutions still accept previous scores?
Requirements vary from institution to institution. Test takers should check with their prospective institutions or agencies to determine specific requirements.
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Test Preparation
Can test takers see a sample of the new test and practice?
Yes, test takers can
* View sample questions.
* Take an online tour with sample test questions from each of the four sections.
* Join the TOEFL
Practice Online community for free and get access to Speaking samples, discussion boards, daily study tips, and more. Membership includes a free practice test that provides performance FEEDBACK
for the Reading, Listening, and Writing sections.
* Purchase other practice materials through TOEFL
Practice Online.
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General
Will the Test of Spoken English (TSE®) be available as a stand-alone test after September 2005?
The TSE test will be administered as a stand-alone test until TOEFL
iBT is available worldwide.
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