1. TOEFL
The Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and
understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college
and university settings.
Most people who
take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities where
instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship
programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate
English proficiency.
Part
of test TOEFL:
·
Reading
·
Writing
·
Speaking
·
Listening
Nilai
hasil ujian TOEFL berkisar antara: 310 (nilai minimum) sampai 677 (nilai
maximum) untuk versi PBT (paper-based test).
2. IELTS
IELTS or
International English Language Testing System, is an
international standardised test of English
language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL
Examinations, the British
Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in
1989.
There are two
versions of the IELTS: the Academic
Version and the General Training
Version:
·
The Academic Version is intended for
those who want to enroll in universities and
other institutions of higher
education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses
who want to study or practise in an English- speaking
country.
·
The General Training Version is intended
for those planning to undertake non- academic
training or to gain work
experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS is
accepted by most Australian, British,
Canadian,
Irish, New Zealand
and South African
academic institutions, over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional
organisations. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia, New
Zealand and Canada.
No minimum
score is required to pass the test. An IELTS result or Test Report Form is issued to all candidates with a score from
"band 1" ("non-user") to "band 9" ("expert
user") and each institution sets a different threshold. There is also a
"band 0" score for those who did not attempt the test. Institutions
are advised not to consider a report older than two years to be valid, unless
the user proves that he has worked to maintain his level.
3.
TOEIC
The Test of English for International
Communication (TOEIC) is "an English language test designed
specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an
international environment."
TOEIC Listening & Reading Test
The TOEIC
Listening & Reading Test is a two-hour multiple-choice test
consisting of 200 questions evenly divided into listening
comprehension
and reading comprehension. Each candidate
receives independent scores for listening and reading comprehension on a scale
from 5 to 495 points. The total score adds up to a scale from 10 to 990 points.
The TOEIC certificate exists in five colors, corresponding to achieved results:
·
Orange 10
– 215
·
Brown 220 – 465
·
Green 470 – 725
·
Blue 730 – 850
·
Gold 855
– 990
TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test
The
TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test was introduced in 2006. Test takers receive
separate scores for each of the two tests, or can take the Speaking test
without taking the Writing test. The Speaking test assesses pronunciation,
vocabulary, grammar, and fluency, while the Writing test examines vocabulary,
grammar, and overall coherence and organization. The tests are designed to
reflect actual English usage in the workplace, though they do not require any
knowledge of specialized business terms. The TOEIC Speaking Test takes
approximately 20 minutes to complete; the TOEIC writing test lasts
approximately 60 minutes. Each test has a score range between 0-200, with test
takers grouped into eight proficiency levels.
Institutional TOEIC Test
In
addition to the official TOEIC tests, there are also versions that individual
businesses and educational institutions can purchase for internal use. These
"Institutional" TOEIC tests can be administered at the organization's
own choice of location and time to their employees or students.
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