TOEFL 2014 Test Dates | Notification | Pattern
TOEFL exam is an important assessment for candidates riding on the dream of foreign education from the best universities in the world. The test of English as a Foreign Language simply said is a test that decides whether the applicant is capable of pursuing foreign education. TOEFL is a comprehensive test as its probes the candidates all round proficiency in the English language with reading, listening, speaking and writing sections. However, this exam is not easy as it sounds as you are required to work on your language in order to the match the prescribed standard that the university’s seeks a student.Did you know: Following are three facts you did not know of TOEFL exam
1. TOEFL is conducted 30 to 40 times a year.
2. Students prefer the online mode of testing more than offline mode.
3. 9000 institutions around the world use TOEFL score for admission.
Objective of TOEFL: The objective of TOEFL is to accurate measure how a student can read, listen, speak and write in English in foreign university college or university.
Important Dates for TOEFL Test:
There are no important dates such for TOEFL exam. You can take the test anytime during the year by contacting TOEFL Regional office in your area and scheduling your TOEFL Test.
Eligibility for TOEFL: There is no eligibility as such for TOEL. This test is open to candidates properly regardless of race, color creed or national origin.
How to apply: Candidates wishing to apply for TOEFL can do so online, by online or in person.
STEP 1 Online registration: Online registration is the best way to register for TOEFL. You are required to create a login ID and once this is done you can register for the test. You are required to enter personal details in the online application form. Application fee for TOEFL exam can be made through credit card or debit card. You can register seven days before taking test.
STEP 2 Phone registration: You are first required to fill application form. After this you are require to telephone your nearest TOELF center and spell out your details carefully. Payment of application fee can be done through online payment gateway and also through debit card or credit card. Candidates are require to register during office hours, that is by 05:00 pm.
STEP 3 Registration in person: Registration for TOEFL can also be done in person. This mode of application is accepted by select regional offices.
TOEFL application/registration fee: The registration fee for TOELF test is $ 550 (Five hundred and fifty US dollars).
TOEFL Paper Pattern:
• Sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
• Duration: 4 ½ Hours (270 minutes)
• Section wise paper pattern:
Section: Reading
1. Duration= 60 to 80 minutes
2. Number of Questions: 36 to 56 questions.
3. Objective: Answer questions from the given passages for comprehension.
Section: Listening
1. Duration: 60 to 90 questions
2. Number of Questions: 35 to 51 questions
3. Objective: ability to listen to lecture, participate in class room discussion and answer questions.
Section: Speaking
1. Duration: 20 minutes
2. Topics: 06
3. Objective: ability to speak on a topic based on listening and reading tasks.
Section: Writing:
1. Duration: 50 minutes.
2. Topics:2
3. Objective: Essay writing.
TOEFL marking scheme: Candidates are judged on scale of 0 to 120 points. The minimum marking scale for each section is 0 to 30 points. The score meter for the paper based test is 310 to 677 points.
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