International College of Technology (ICOT)

Qualification Summary

The TOEFL® test (Test of English as a Foreign Language™) is the one of the most widely respected English-language test in the world, recognized by more than 7,500 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries. Wherever you want to study, the TOEFL test can help you get there.
The TOEFL iBT™ test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. And it evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.

Structure of the qualification

TOEFL iBT™ Test Sections:

• Listening test (60-90 minutes, 34-51 questions): Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.


• Reading test (60-100 minutes, 36-70 questions): Read passages from academic texts and answer questions.


• Speaking test (20 minutes, 6 tasks): Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.


• Writing test (50 minutes, 2 tasks): Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.

Progression

More than 7,300 colleges, agencies and other institutions in 130 countries accept TOEFL scores. Other organizations rely on TOEFL scores as well:

• Immigration departments use them to issue residential and work visas.
• Medical and licensing agencies use them for professional certification purposes.
• Individuals use them to measure their progress in learning English.

For more information: http://www.ets.org/toefl