Educational Exams (TOEFL & IELTS) Ahmad Joudaki Shaham Sharifian

E TS Educational Testing Service : - GRE : Graduate Records Examination - TOEFL : Test of English as a foreign language - TOEIC : Test of English for International Communication - TSE : Test of Spoken English - TFI : Test de français international - GMAT : Graduate Management Admission Test - IELTS : International English Language Testing System

T OEIC Test of English for International Communication : It measures the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment. Nonnative English speakers take the test to demonstrate their English language skills when applying for new positions and obtaining credentials.

T SE Test of Spoken English : measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to communicate effectively. The test is used for employment, graduate assistantships, licensure, and certification purposes. If you are a student or working professional with English as your second language, you may be asked to take the test to demonstrate how well you can speak in English.

G MAT Graduate Management Admission Test The GMAT exam is a test of general skills and abilities that you have acquired over time. It helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in an MBA program, business or in other graduate management programs.

G RE Graduate Records Examination - General test - Subject test

G RE General Test Analytical Writing — tests taker's ability to - support ideas with relevant reasons and examples. - sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion. - control the elements of standard written English. Verbal Reasoning — tests taker's ability to - analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it. - recognize relationships between words and concepts. Quantitative Reasoning — tests taker's ability to - understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.

G RE General Test (cont.) SectionNumber of QuestionsTimeScore Analytical Writing 1 Issue Task45 min0-6 Analytical Writing 1 Argument Task30 min0-6 Verbal3030 min Quantitative2845 min

G RE Subject Test Eight Disciplines : Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Computer Science Literature in English Mathematics Physics Psychology

G RE Computer Test I) SOFTWARE SYSTEMS AND METHODOLOGY 40% A. Data organization B. Program control and structure C. Programming languages and notation D. Software engineering E. Systems

G RE Computer Test (cont.) II) COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE 15% A. Digital logic design B. Processors and control units C. Memories and their hierarchies D. Networking and communications E. High-performance architectures

G RE Computer Test (cont.) III) THEORY AND MATHEMATICAL BACKGROUND 40% A. Algorithms and complexity B. Automata and language theory C. Discrete structures

G RE Computer Test (cont.) IV) OTHER TOPICS 5% numerical analysis, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, cryptography, security, …

What is the TOEFL test ? Test Of English A Foreign Language is a Standardized test that evaluates the English Proficiency of people whose native language is not English. Nearly 2400 education institutes in the United States and Canada require TOEFL scores from each applicant. The TOEFL tests the ability to understand North American English.

W hat do I need to know ? The TOEFL is getting harder and harder all the time. You will need to have a good understanding of English. You will need to be able to listen, read, and write for the TOEFL.

T OEFL parts Writing Section Listening Section Structure Section Reading Section Speaking Section ( in future )

W riting Writing Section : 1 Essay 30 min. Test of Written English (TWE)

L istening Listening Section : questions min. - Short conversations - Long conversations - Short talks

S tructure Structure Section : questions min. - Incomplete sentences - Written expressions

R eading Reading Section : questions min.

FAQs How can I raise my TOEFL score ? And how long does it take ? How much does the TOEFL cost ? Where can I take the TOEFL ? How can I register for the TOEFL ? Who administers the TOEFL test ? How can Rescheduling, Cancelling and Refunding be done ?

CBT & PBT What's the difference between the computer TOEFL and the paper TOEFL? Which TOEFL is easier? The computer TOEFL or the paper TOEFL? Can I still take the paper TOEFL instead of the computer TOEFL? Should I type or handwrite the essay for the computer TOEFL?

CBT & PBT TOEFL PaperTOEFL Computer Under 425Under 113

Eligibility & Fees Test Fee/ServiceAmount TOEFL Computer-Based Test US$140 (includes 1 examinee score record and 4 score recipients) TOEFL Paper-Based Test US$140 (includes 1 examinee score record and 4 score recipients) Additional Score Report Requests US$17 (per recipient) Essay/TWE RescoringUS$50 TOEFL Paper Answer Sheet Rescoring US$25

New version of the TOEFL The test questions are now more focused on academic topics. There is no structure section anymore You will have to compose two essays in the writing section instead of one. The new TOEFL test also measures your speaking ability.

What is IELTS ? International English Language Testing System It is a test for evaluating the English language skills of non-English speaking candidates. It assess the candidate’s ability to understand written and spoken English in academic and social contexts.

Who should take IELTS ? Applying to most Canadian, British, Australian, and New Zealand academic institutions It may be required to prove an official IELTS score in order to seek immigration to some countries. ( Canada, Australia, New Zealand, …)

IELTS Versions The Academic Module The General Training Module The two versions do not carry the same weight and are not interchangeable

IELTS Format sectionpartsquestionstime Listening44030 min (Academic or General) Reading min (Academic or General) Writing 2-60 min Speaking1-11–14 min

IELTS score Results are returned to the candidates two weeks after the test date. Candidates will receive scores on a band scale from 1 to 9, including a score for each module of the test in addition to an overall score. Results are valid for two years.

Interpret the IELTS score 9 : EXPERT USER 8 : VERY GOOD USER 7 : GOOD USER 6 : COMPETENT USER 5 : MODEST USER 4 : LIMITED USER 3 : EXTREMELY LIMITED USER 2 : INTERMITTENT USER 1 : NON USER 0 : DID NOT ATTEMPT THE TEST

Compare IELTS score with TOEFL TOEFL PaperTOEFL ComputerIELTS Equivalent 625 – Under 425Under 113Under 3.5

IELTS schedule for 2006 When can you take IELTS at ILI? - April 27, May 25, June 29, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 30, December 14, 2006 The IELTS test fee as is now $245.00

Resources TOEFL Guideline Books

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