Who Takes TOEFL Test?
• Students planning to study at a higher education institution.
• English-language learning program admissions and exit.
• Scholarship and certification candidates.
• English-language learners who want to track their progress.
• Students and workers applying for visas.
Test Format & Fees:
The TOEFL test is being offered in both paper based (PBT) and the internet based module (iBT) with 96% individuals prefer to give the iBT exam due to its online availability thus making it easier. The exam fee usually ranges from US$160 to US$250 and varies between countries.
What to Expect in TOEFL Test?
Before the test
• Plan to arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes before your specified start time. If you come late, you may not be able to take the test.
• ETS reserves the right to ensure the security of the test content by using electronic detection scanning devices (for example, hand-held metal detectors/wands). Failure to comply will result in dismissal from the test center and your test fee will not be refunded.
• Your photo will be taken and placed at your assigned seat, in addition, this photo will also be expected on your score report.
• Once you get into the test center, you will be required to sign a required confidentiality agreement.
• The only personal item you can bring into the test is your identification document; other electronic devices like cell phones are not allowed to bring into the test.
• You cannot make schedule change at the test center.
• Thumb printing, signature comparison or other forms of electronic ID confirmation in the process of ID identification.
During The Test:
• Duration of the test is about 4 1/2 hours. No one is allowed to continue beyond the time limit. There is a mandatory 10-minute break midway through the test.
• The computer has its official time keeper, so you need to watch you peace and and do not go over your time for each section.
• Blank paper will be provided during the test ,but it must be returned after the test.
What to Bring on Test Day?
• Your Registration Number: Your registration number is on your Registration Confirmation. Go to your online profile the day before the test. Any changes made at the test site (like the start time) will be updated for you. All the necessary details on the structure of the test are given which helps students in bringing out the best in them that would in return help them get preferred course they have been looking for.
To view or print your Registration Confirmation:
o Log in to your TOEFL iBT® Online Profile.
o Enter your username and password.
o Once on your Home Page, click View Order(s). From this screen you can print and/or email your Registration Confirmation.
• Valid, acceptable identification (ID) document(s), If you do not bring valid and acceptable identification, or if the name on your ID does not exactly match the name on your registration, you will not be permitted to test and your test fee will not be refunded.
Test Score
• Reading Section (Score of: 0–30)
• Listening Section (Score of: 0–30)
• Speaking Section (Score of: 0–30)
• Writing Section (Score of: 0–30)
• Total Score (0–120)
Individual higher education institutions and agencies set their own score requirements. TOEFL scores are valid for two years after the test date and there is no limit to the number of times you can take the test, but you cannot take it more than once in a 12-day period. If you already have a test appointment, you cannot register for another test within 12 days of your existing appointment.
ETS uses both human raters and automated scoring methods to offer a complete and accurate picture of a test taker's ability. While automated scoring models have advantages, they do not measure the effectiveness of the language response and the appropriateness of its content. Human raters are needed to attend to a wider variety of features, such as the quality of ideas and content as well as form.
Additionally, studies have shown that prompts designed for fully automated scoring have been more vulnerable to prompt-specific preparation and memorized responses.
The TOEFL test uses automated scoring to complement human scoring for the two tasks in the Writing section. Combining human judgment for content and meaning, and automated scoring for linguistic features, ensures consistent, quality scores.
TOEFL Registration in Nepal
Test price: US$145
Note: (f you book within 48 hours of your test date, a late booking fee will be applied and the test price will be US$181.25