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ETS: Shorter, more modern, but still demanding: TOEFL iBT® English assessment test gets a new makeover from July 2023

In an ongoing concern to continually improve the experience of its candidates, ETS announces significant improvements to the TOEFL iBT® test (Internet-based test).

From July 26, 2023, candidates can benefit from the short TOEFL iBT test. He It now lasts from three hours to less than two hours, thanks to the following improvements:

  • Easy instructions and navigation throughout the test,
  • A new and modern division,” Writing for an academic discussion”, which replaces the previous freelance writing section,
  • An abbreviated written comprehension section,
  • Deleting all unscored test questions.

Optimizing this time will reduce candidates’ anxiety on the day of the exam.

On the other hand, candidates will benefit Better visibility On top of that Date of availability of their marks. Hence, at the end of their examination session, candidates will be informed about the exact date of availability of their marks.

ETS plays an important role in assessment thanks to its innovations in the fields of education and learning. At the center of these efforts is the TOEFL said Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS. “ TOEFL has been an industry standard for more than six decades, and these developments strengthen its position. Most importantly, these developments are made keeping in mind the needs of our customers and the needs of various players in the industry as they are our priority.. »

Candidates who have already registered for the TOEFL iBT test have the opportunity to:

  • If you want to benefit from these new improvements, postpone their trial date for free,
  • Present their trial date before the changes take effect. Candidates can request a free postponement of their sessions through their TOEFL online account up to April 30.
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In addition, updated versions of the free practice test and TOEFL iBT test practice tools are now available on the TOEFL website. Other free and paid trial product options will be updated to reflect these changes in the coming weeks.

For score users, the TOEFL iBT score scale remains unchanged and so does their scale of need. The TOEFL test continues to be the most reliable, recognized and secure option worldwide.

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Learn more about TOEFL iBT test enhancements: www.ets.org/toefl/ibt-enhancements (English).

Go to create an account, sign up for a trial, access product resources, and more www.ets.org/toefl.

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About the TOEFL iBT test

Developed by ETS, the TOEFL iBT test is the most recognized, accepted and preferred test for assessing academic English proficiency for study, career assessment or immigration purposes.

More than 11,500 companies in more than 160 countries around the world rely on the results of the TOEFL iBT test to make important decisions. The test is recognized in most popular English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. It is based on decades of research and has helped millions of learners on their journey abroad.

The TOEFL iBT is an essential part of the TOEFL test suite, which includes tests for each level of English language proficiency for learners as young as 8 years old. For more information, visit the website www.ets.org/toefl.

About ETS Global

ETS Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of ETS, is the international arm of ETS providing expertise to government, professional and academic communities worldwide.

At ETS Global BV, we bring our expertise to academic and professional communities around the world, including businesses, language schools, educational institutions and public authorities. ETS Global is present in 80 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, where it provides learning products, services and solutions as well as standardized assessments, training and consultancy. https://www.etsglobal.org/en/en