ETS introduces TOEFL Essentials test for students aspiring to study abroad

The TOEFL Essentials test is a versatile four-skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) English-language test designed for university admissions and other high-stakes decisions

Hyderabad: ETS on Wednesday announced the introduction of a new English-language proficiency assessment, the TOEFL Essentials test.

The TOEFL Essentials test is a versatile four-skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) English-language test designed for university admissions and other high-stakes decisions, according to a press release. It measures a combination of academic and general English skills — those that are needed for the classroom setting and beyond (e.g., internships and interviews).

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The test provides institutions with expanded insights through writing and speaking samples from the test, additional measures of foundational skills and a personal video statement — a short, unscored, video recording which provides an opportunity for applicants to showcase their unique personalities, it said.

The one-and-a-half-hour test comprises 50 per cent of academic content and 50 per cent general English. The test which costs approx. Rs.7,300 (100 USD) can be taken at home and upon completion of the test, the participants can receive instant reading and listening scores, mybest score besides free and unlimited score reports.

“While the TOEFL iBT test has cemented its place as the gold standard in the international admissions space, we are expanding the portfolio with the innovative and versatile TOEFL Essentials test to allow students to choose a TOEFL test that best meets their testing style and preferences,” said Srikant Gopal, Executive Director, TOEFL Programme.

Registration will open on June 17 and more information on registration, test prep, scores, FAQs and more can be checked at www.ets.org/toefl/essentials

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