Frequently Asked Questions about the TOEFL

For People who are new on English, The TOEFL perhaps sound unfamiliar or don't understand what the TOEFL is. for beginers who want to take the TOEFL, They must be confuse how is The TOEFL like? 

here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the TOEFL.

TOEFL faq

What is The TOEFL?

The TOEFL or known as (Test of English as Second Language) is a test designed to measure the level of English skills for non-native English speakers who want to study in USA or Canada. The TOEFL its self has been introduced in 1964 (According to The Wikipedia.org). The purpose of The TOEFL is to measure the English skills for the people whose language is not English as daily conversation in their countries. After taking the TOEFL exam, the participants get the scores as the result of their English skills. In American Universities, the candidates of students are required to take the TOEFL test before applying or registering as new students at Those Universities.  So, if you are wishing to go to the study in American Countries must take the TOEFL Exam as requirement of admission at The Universities.

Who administers the TOEFL?

The TOEFL is administrated by ETS (Educational testing service) who has the responsibility to administrate the TOEFL Test and issue the scores of the test. 

How can I register for the test?

Before registering the TOEFL, it’s needed to know the TOEFL Bulletin which can be found on ETS.org.

As told before, The TOEFL is a trademark of ETS, and it administrates and scores the TOEFL. So you can contact the ETS to get more information before taking the TOEFL exam.  As I know the registration is not allowed to walk in-registration, so you must directly register online on ets.org

As addition, you must be careful when filling the form, all information on the registration form must match with your document or official identification. The valid and original documents are required to be able to allow on Registration. If your name in id doesn’t match with the name in registration, you are not allowed to take the test, and the fee cannot be refunded.

Should I go to America or Canada to take the TOEFL?

It’s not necessary to go to Canada or visit ets office to be able to register or take the test.  The ETS has chosen the registered intuitions to be representatives of holding the test. You should check the location of your area where the registered intuition is available in your country.

If I have registered as The TOEFL Participant, What materials may I bring to the TOEFL test?

The materials you may bring; your admission ticket, your official identification document, a complete photo file record with a recent photo attached.  For information, visit the ets.org

What materials may I not bring to the test?

You are not allowed to bring food, calculator, alarm clock, dictionaries, tape recorder, or camera.

How should I prepare to the TOEFL?

You should study all materials needed early before the test. Please be note that you should be familiar with the direction for each section on the TOEFL test.  The sections tested may be a difference depending on the type of the TOEFL test you take.

What are the types of TOEFL?

There are there types of The TOEFL; PBT, CBT, and IBT. The differences among those types can be read on this article.

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