What is TOEFL ?
The TOEFL /ˈtoʊfəl/ TOH-fəl, formally known
as Test Of English as a Foreign Language, is a test of an individual's
ability to use and understand English in an academic
setting. The test is designed and
administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), and TOEFL is a registered
trademark of ETS. It was developed to address
the problem of ensuring English language proficiency for non-native speakers
wishing to study at U.S. universities.
It has become an admission requirement for non-native English speakers
at many English-speaking colleges and universities. Additionally, institutions such as government
agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or scholarship programs may require
this test. A TOEFL score is valid for
two years and then will no longer be officially reported.