English proficiency tests
There are a number of tests designed to assess the English language proficiency of international students. These are used to assess students wishing to gain entry to UK courses, or to assess the language level for UK immigration for those wishing to live or settle in the UK.The main ones are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
The IELTS comes in two test formats: ‘academic’ and ‘general training’. All test candidates take the same speaking and listening modules, but candidates have the option of general training or academic reading and writing modules. Academic modules are aimed at students wishing to study at university level. General training modules emphasise basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context and are suited to candidates wishing to attend secondary school, for immigration purposes or to undertake training programs not at degree level. The test is widely recognised by universities, employers, professional bodies and immigration authorities around the world. You can find more details at www.ielts.org.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The TOEFL test measures candidates’ ability to understand and use English to the level that it is spoken, written, and heard in a university setting. The test is widely recognised around the world and is available as a paper-based or internet-based test. You can find further details at www.toefl.org.
The TOEFL test measures candidates’ ability to understand and use English to the level that it is spoken, written, and heard in a university setting. The test is widely recognised around the world and is available as a paper-based or internet-based test. You can find further details at www.toefl.org.
Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The Cambridge ESOL exams assess English language proficiency for admission to university and other courses. The exams are recognised around the world by universities, employers and national education authorities. You can find further details at www.cambridge-efl.org.At Lets Talk English! I can help my students prepare for these tests and qualifications or any others my students might be studying towards.