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English Proficiency Tests
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Computer-based Test
| Test Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Listening | 0 to 30 |
| Structure/Writing | 0 to 30 |
| Reading | 0 to 30 |
| Total Score | 0 to 300 |
Score Comparison Tables
Test of Spoken English
The Test of Spoken English (TSE) score consists of a single score of communicative language ability, which is reported on a scale of 20 to 60. Assigned score levels are averaged across items and raters, and the scores are reported in increments of five (i.e., 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60). Score level performance is described below.
Score Guide
60 Communication almost always effective
55
50 Communication generally effective
45
40 Communication somewhat effective
35
30 Communication generally not effective
25
20 No effective communication
International English Language Testing System
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) provides a profile of a candidate's ability to use English. Candidates received scores on a Band Scale from 1 to 9.
IELTS Handbook 2005
http://www.ielts.org/mediacentre/latestieltsdevelopments/1649_IELTShbk_2005.pdf
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The Graduate School Admissions Division Telephone 206-543-5929 email: US and permanent residents
uwgrad@u.washington.edu and international applicants
intlgrad@u.washington.edu
Modified: 12/02/03 |