Test of English as Foreign Language
What is TOEFL?
The Test of English as a Foreign
Language, or TOEFL evaluates the ability of an individual to use and
understand English in an academic setting.
Sometimes
it is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many
English-speaking colleges and universities. Additionally, institutions
such as government agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or
scholarship programs may require this test. A TOEFL score is valid for
two years and then will no longer be officially reported since a
candidate’s language proficiency could have significantly changed since
the date of the test.Colleges and universities usually consider only the
most recent TOEFL score. The TOEFL test is a registered trademark of
Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is administered worldwide.
The TOEFL Committee of Examiners is
composed of 12 specialists in linguistics, language testing, teaching or
research. Its main responsibility is to advise on TOEFL test content.
The committee helps ensure the test is a valid measure of English
language proficiency reflecting current trends and methodologies.