TOEFL https://www.biet.edu.vn/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=107&Itemid=651&lang=en Thu, 09 May 2024 09:23:54 +0700 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb TOEFL® iBT Test Changes According To The New Format https://www.biet.edu.vn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=626:toefl-ibt-test-changes-according-to-the-new-format&catid=107&Itemid=651&lang=en https://www.biet.edu.vn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=626:toefl-ibt-test-changes-according-to-the-new-format&catid=107&Itemid=651&lang=en

It must be that TOEFL® iBT Test has not been strange to Vietnamese parents and students. It includes 04 skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing with the total of over 03 hours and a half for doing the test which made candidates tired easily. Recently, ETS website http://www.ets.org/toefl/better_test_experience has updated the TOEFL® iBT Test changes from 1st August, 2019. So, what does the new format of TOEFL® iBT change? And what is this benefit?

There are 2 changes: The Test is shorter and MyBest™ scores
1. The shorter Test with the following structure:
   - Reading: The total number of reading passages are still 3 – 4 but there are only 10 questions each instead of the previous 12 – 14 questions each. The total time of doing the test is reduced to 54 – 72 minutes instead of 60 – 80 minutes. The types of questions such as vocabularies, quotation, relation, adding more ideas or paragraphs, … are still the same.
 
   - Listening: The total time of doing the Test is reduced to 41 – 57 minutes. The number of lectures is only 3 – 4 lectures instead of the previous 4 – 6 lectures but 06 questions each are still the same. The number of conversations with questions each remains the same. The types of questions are still the same.
 
   - Speaking: There are only 04 tasks including 01 independent task and 03 integrated tasks instead of 06 tasks now. The total time of doing these tasks, of course, is reduced to 17 minutes. The questions about hobby and personal information and the question of 02 students (task 5) discussing about the school’s notice are cut out.

   - Writing: It remains the same with the total time of doing these are still 50 minutes for an integrated writing and an independent writing.

2. The new feature MyBest™ scores:
Instead of scoring on each section, TOEFL® iBT, since 1st August, 2019, gives a new feature MyBest™ scores which lets candidate choose the best score of each section after many times of taking the Test in the last 2 years. All TOEFL® iBT score reports sent after 1st August, 2019 will automatically include MyBest™ scores along with the traditional scores from the candidate’s selected test date.

With such useful changes, candidate get more benefits. The only thing is that TOEFL® iBT has recently extended a lot of topics and they have been longer which put candidates in trouble. So, when reviewing and drilling TOEFL® iBT, candidates should do with many kinds of formats, escpcially updated ones, to meet with the Test easily.

BIET Language Center’s teachers have enough ability and experience to meet with these for any candidates who would like to review and drill TOEFL® iBT.

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tanchi@biet.edu.vn (tanchi) Chứng Chỉ TOEFL Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:47:59 +0700
GUIDING STUDENTS HOW TO REGISTER FOR TOEFL TEST https://www.biet.edu.vn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=164:guiding-students-how-to-register-for-toefl-test&catid=107&Itemid=651&lang=en https://www.biet.edu.vn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=164:guiding-students-how-to-register-for-toefl-test&catid=107&Itemid=651&lang=en
1. Register for the TOEFL® iBT test:
- Candidates must bring their original ID card or passport to register for the TOEFL® iBT test. If there is any doubt about the authenticity of these two documents, the Candidate must add another certificate with the Candidate's photo and signature.
- Candidates must register at least 8 working days before today (excluding registration days, holidays and this day)
- Fee: 170 USD / 1 person - including exam fee and registration service fee.

- Candidates can bring the IIG registration form home to fill out all information but must ensure the correct person will take the exam. In special cases, Candidates can ask someone else to submit the Registration Form and make payment. The substitute registrant must present the original ID card and sign the Registration Commitment of IIG Vietnam. (In case of late registration: Candidates come to the office for registration 5 to 8 working days before the exam date. Late registration fee: additional 25 USD)
- The candidate's previous exam and next exam must be at least 07 days apart (excluding the exam date), including the candidate's previous exam or if the results are canceled immediately after the exam. If violated, the next test day's score will not be accepted and the candidate will lose the entire test fee.
 
2. Notes after registering for the exam:
- After completing the registration procedure for the TOEFL iBT test at IIG Vietnam, candidates must check their e-mail to receive a Confirmation Ticket from IIG (07 days before the test date).
If the Confirmation Ticket has not been received within the above time limit, the Candidate must call the Registration Office immediately. When receiving the Confirmation Ticket, the Candidate must immediately reply to the e-mail address that sent the Confirmation Ticket so that ETS can ensure that the Candidate will be present at the exam (or if there are any errors, they must immediately notify the Registration Office). At the same time, candidates must print out that Confirmation Ticket so that they can bring it along with their ID card or passport (and other documents - if required) on the day of the exam.
- To change or cancel the exam, candidates must go to the registration office and complete payment procedures at least 5 working days before the exam date (excluding exam days and holidays). Exam transfer fee: 55 USD (including 5 USD service fee). If the exam is canceled on time, candidates will receive a partial refund of the exam fee (75 USD) (according to ETS regulations). If Candidates do not request exam cancellation on time, candidates will forfeit the entire exam fee.
- Right after completing the exam, candidates have the right to choose whether to send the results to the school where they registered to send scores or not, but candidates must consider carefully because if the results are canceled, the candidate will not be graded that exam and Candidates will not be able to get their exam fee back. If you want to restore canceled test scores, candidates must go to the registration office to make payment procedures (25 USD including 5 USD service fee) within 6 days after the test (excluding the test day). Candidates' test scores will be restored and announced on ETS's Web site after 15 working days and score reports will be sent to candidates and registered schools by mail thereafter
- TOEFL results are valid for 02 years and are sent to 04 schools for free/ 1 test from the time of registering for the test (fill in the Code where to send scores in the Score Report Recipients section) in the Registration Form. To change, add, or remove scores or change information in the registration form after completing the registration procedure, candidates must go to the registration office to request changes at least 3 working days before the exam day. If candidates want to request additional places to send scores, candidates must also go to the registration office to complete payment procedures (17 USD/1 school and 05 USD for each service use). 07-10 working days after receiving payment (for US schools), ETS will directly send scores to the school Candidates request to send results.

* Other service fees of ETS:
+ 50USD: test date transfer fee
+ 20USD: fee to restore canceled test scores
+ 17USD: fee for requesting additional transcripts (for each school)
Note: Candidates registering to use the above services with IIG Vietnam need to pay an additional fee of 05 USD/1 time to use the service.

3. When taking the exam:
Candidates only have to bring the Confirmation Ticket that has been PRINTED by the Candidate along with the ID Card or Passport (and bring other documents if requested)

4. After the exam:
Cadidates will know the test scores online 15 working days after the test date and then ETS will also send the Candidate's scores to the place where the Candidate requested to send the scores (7-10 working days after ETS sends the scores, the schools ( of the United States) only received the report card). Candidates can view their scores by logging in on the ETS website or at the link: https://toefl-registration.ets.org/TOEFLWeb/extISERLogonPrompt.do 
Candidates must use the Username & Password recorded in the Confirmation Ticket that the Candidate received to view the results in the Score section.
Note: Candidates need to carefully read detailed information in the book "Information and Registration Bulletin for Internet – based testing" (can be downloaded at www.ets.org/toefl) to best prepare for the exam.

 
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tanchi@biet.edu.vn (tanchi) Chứng Chỉ TOEFL Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:57:36 +0700
TOEFL® iBT TEST AND RELATED INFORMATION https://www.biet.edu.vn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=163:toefl-ibt-test-and-related-information&catid=107&Itemid=651&lang=en https://www.biet.edu.vn/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=163:toefl-ibt-test-and-related-information&catid=107&Itemid=651&lang=en
Launched in 1964, the TOEFL test has been widely used around the world and proven to be the most effective and popular program in assessing the English proficiency of non-native English speakers who are looking for study opportunities in many advanced countries. More than 5,000 Universities, Colleges and Institutes around the world are currently using TOEFL as their admission and scholarship criteria. Every year, more than 800,000 people register to take the international TOEFL exam.

The launch of the TOEFL® iBT test is considered a breakthrough for ETS in providing English assessment services. This test incorporating Internet technology not only maintains the quality and reliability of the old test format, which has been trusted and widely used around the world for nearly half a century, but also helps significantly increase the number of locations, test scores, giving test takers the opportunity to register and take the test more quickly and conveniently.
 
Since officially launching in the US in September 2005, ETS has so far organized more than 70,000 successful TOEFL® iBT exams. It is expected that within the next year, the number of people taking the TOEFL exam annually will reach 900,000 people.

* Exam participants?
People who use English as a foreign language, especially suitable for those with qualifications from grade 11 or higher.
Purpose: - Study transfer at universities and colleges that require English
                -Assess your own English level.
 
* List and information of TOEFL iBT Test-sites in Ho Chi Minh City
1. Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
    + Address: No. 280 An Duong Vuong, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
    + Room 909, building C
    + Test score code: STN 11296A
2. Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics
    + Address: No. 279 Nguyen Tri Phuong, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
    + Test score code: STN 11295A
3. Polytechnic University - Ho Chi Minh City National University
    + Address: House C6, 1st floor, 268 Ly Thuong Kiet, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
    + Test score codes: STN 11297A and STN 11297B
 
* What is the improvement score of the TOEFL® iBT test?
  + TOEFL ®iBT test is conducted via the Internet at ETS's standardized testing center. This technology allows for the expansion of test locations as well as the number of test takers around the world.
  + Assess all 4 skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
  + Each test skill will include independent exercises and exercises combined with other skills (synthesis of skills).
  + The Writing section is expanded, requiring candidates to write essays based on what they hear and read.
  + You are allowed to record main ideas, drafts... throughout the testing process.
  + Exam time is 4 hours.
  + Test score scale: from 0-120
 
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tanchi@biet.edu.vn (tanchi) Chứng Chỉ TOEFL Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:51:13 +0700