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English Proficiency Tests

 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Paper-based Test

The paper-based (TOEFL) test measures English language proficiency in the following areas:

 

Test Section Score Range
Listening Comprehension 31 to 68
Structure/Written Expression 31 to 68
Reading Comprehension 31 to 67
Total Score 310 to 677

 

Computer-based Test

The computer-based (TOEFLC) test measures English language proficiency in the following areas:

 

Test Section Score Range
Listening 0 to 30
Structure/Writing 0 to 30
Reading 0 to 30
Total Score 0 to 300

 

Internet-based Test

The internet-based (iBT) test measures English language proficiency in the following areas:

 

Test Section Score Range
Listening 0 to 30
Reading 0 to 30
Speaking 0 to 30
Writing 0 to 30
Total Score 0 to 120


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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