TOEFL gains wide acceptance

Updated on: Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced recently that the number of institutions accepting the TOEFL® test to evaluate English language proficiency for non-native speakers has surpassed 8,000 worldwide.

The TOEFL test is the most widely recognized English language assessment worldwide used for admissions purposes, and the number of institutions accepting the test continues to expand. More than 500 new colleges, universities and agencies have signed on to use the TOEFL test to evaluate English language abilities for student applicants.

“Newcastle University admits many students whose English language proficiency has been evidenced by the TOEFL test,” commented Katherine Hind, senior undergraduate admissions manager, Newcastle University. “We are confident that TOEFL scores provide us with a measure of language ability that we can rely upon, and accepting TOEFL scores enables us to reach a wider market.”

“The TOEFL test provides a comprehensive snapshot of a student’s ability to succeed in an academic environment,” said Dr. Mark McKnew, professor and interim director, Office of International Programs, College of Business and Behavioral Sciences at Clemson University. “Clemson University relies on the TOEFL test as a critical tool for evaluating applicants from around the world,” he added.

As the number of institutions accepting the TOEFL test continues to increase, the volume of TOEFL tests administered internationally is on the rise as well. ETS reported a 10 percent increase in global test volumes for 2010 compared to 2009.

“Students recognize the benefits of the TOEFL test and the convenience of only having to take one English language assessment that is accepted in more than 130 countries,” said David Hunt, VP & COO of ETS’s Global Division. “The TOEFL test serves as an international passport offering students the opportunity to meet their educational aspirations and study at nearly any institution around the world.”

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