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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Preparation)   

Introduction

Test of English as a Foreign Language, popularly known as the TOEFL is a standardized English proficiency test that assesses the English Language skills of a student. The TOEFL training offered at Edwise, harnesses the student's skills in the areas of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, which are examined in the test. Candidates who wish to study at an undergraduate or graduate level are required to take the TOEFL to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. The test is offered 30-40 times a year and is accepted by all Institutions in the USA and some Institutions in Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Canada. The TOEFL coaching services offered at Edwise provides 30 hours of comprehensive and intensive training. With a well-stocked library and extensive branch network, we ensure that our students are able to achieve the best possible scores. Our TOEFL test preparation focuses on enhancing the scores of students in each section.

The exam is scored out of a total of 120, with every section being scored between a scale of 0-30 with a 1-point increment.

Students must possess English language proficiency to study in USA and thus can appear for the TOEFL to fulfil these criteria. A TOEFL score of 70-80 for Undergraduate studies and 80-90 for Postgraduate studies is considered decent. Selected universities in UK, also accept the TOEFL. Canadian institutions, on the other hand, expect fluency in the English language and a TOEFL score of 80 and above for undergraduate programs and 90 and above for postgraduation programs is desirable. Our TOEFL training also ensures that those students looking to study in Australia are able to meet the criteria. Undergraduate courses seek a score of 79, whilst postgraduate courses seek a score of 90 in a student's application. If students wish to succeed in universities in New Zealand, they must be equipped with strong English Language proficiency, and thus, TOEFL scores are accepted.

Students should give themselves ample time to prepare, it is generally said that three to six months of study time is required for students to give the test. However, this time frame can vary according to one's English language skills and time they would require to prepare for the test.

Edwise offers comprehensive TOEFL training services to students looking to attain desirable scores.

Test Format

TOEFL Test format is divided into 4 sections namely-

Reading
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer 10 questions each in 54 - 72 minutes.
 
Listening
3 - 4 lectures 6 questions each
2 – 3 conversations 5 questions each 41 - 57 minutes(for both)

Speaking
Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks, the students have to perform 4 tasks (1 independent - 3 integrated) in 17 minutes.

Writing
Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing, Such 2 tasks are to be completed in 50 minutes.

The Total duration of the entire Test Format is 4 Hours.

Sections

Reading
Reading tests candidates' ability to read and comprehend the passages, and answer the questions based on the same. It consists of 3-4 passages and each passage having 10 questions on it. It lasts for approximately 54-72 minutes.

Listening
Listening tests candidates' ability to understand spoken English that is typical of interactions in academic environment. It includes the talks and lectures of generally American speakers. There are 3-4 lectures comprising 6 questions each and 2-3 conversations comprising 5 questions each. The overall duration of the test is 41-57 minutes.

Speaking
Speaking tests a candidate's ability to converse in English. Speaking has 4 questions prompts which include 1 independent speaking question and 3 integrated speaking questions. Candidates are given few seconds to think and the time allotted to speak keeps changing as per the question format. Approximately 45 seconds - 1 minute is the time limit, per question in speaking. Overall speaking test lasts for 17 minutes.

Writing
Writing tests a candidate's ability to express himself through written text. It comprises of 2 tasks. In Task 1 i.e. Integrated Writing, candidates are required to read a passage, listen to a lecture and compose a technical essay based on the passage and the lecture. Time allotted is 20 minutes. In Task 2 i.e. Independent Essay, students are given a general topic to write an essay on. Time allotted is 30 minutes

Scoring

Training

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Miscellaneous

Score Validity : 2 years

Registration Mode : Telephone / Online

Mode of payment : Debit Card / Credit Card / Pay Pal

Test Fee : $ 185

Score Reporting time : approximately 10 Calendar Days

Nature of Test : Internet Based Test

Official Website : www.toefl.org

Rescheduling Fee : $ 60

Test Administration Frequency : 3-4 times a month

Test Repetition policy : Next available date

Extra Score Reporting Fee : $ 20

Late Fee : $40

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Preparation)


Test of English as a Foreign Language, popularly known as the TOEFL is a standardized English proficiency test that assesses the English Language skills of a student. The TOEFL training offered at Edwise, harnesses the student's skills in the areas of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, which are examined in the test. Candidates who wish to study at an undergraduate or graduate level are required to take the TOEFL to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. The test is offered 30-40 times a year and is accepted by all Institutions in the USA and some Institutions in Australia, New Zealand, UK, and Canada. The TOEFL coaching services offered at Edwise provides 30 hours of comprehensive and intensive training. With a well-stocked library and extensive branch network, we ensure that our students are able to achieve the best possible scores. Our TOEFL test preparation focuses on enhancing the scores of students in each section.

The exam is scored out of a total of 120, with every section being scored between a scale of 0-30 with a 1-point increment.

Students must possess English language proficiency to study in USA and thus can appear for the TOEFL to fulfil these criteria. A TOEFL score of 70-80 for Undergraduate studies and 80-90 for Postgraduate studies is considered decent. Selected universities in UK, also accept the TOEFL. Canadian institutions, on the other hand, expect fluency in the English language and a TOEFL score of 80 and above for undergraduate programs and 90 and above for postgraduation programs is desirable. Our TOEFL training also ensures that those students looking to study in Australia are able to meet the criteria. Undergraduate courses seek a score of 79, whilst postgraduate courses seek a score of 90 in a student's application. If students wish to succeed in universities in New Zealand, they must be equipped with strong English Language proficiency, and thus, TOEFL scores are accepted.

Students should give themselves ample time to prepare, it is generally said that three to six months of study time is required for students to give the test. However, this time frame can vary according to one's English language skills and time they would require to prepare for the test.

Edwise offers comprehensive TOEFL training services to students looking to attain desirable scores.