UK Visa authorities suspend accepting TOEFL as English ability test
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ETS, the agency responsible for conducting the English language ability tests has ended its partnership with UK visa-issuing authorities. This means TOEFL is no longer an accepted qualifying test for UK visa issuing purposes. This announcement comes in the wake of the fraud controversy where ETS was involved.
An important announcement was posted on ETS official website quoting "Following the broadcast of a BBC Panorama program in February 2014 which highlighted an organized criminal element seeking to circumvent the U.K.'s visa-granting process, ETS has made the decision not to extend our Secure English-language Testing (SELT) license with the Home Office. As a result, TOEIC and TOEFL iBT testing will no longer be offered for U.K. visa-granting purposes".
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The website of UK for International Students Affairs (UKCISA) was also quoted as saying "The Home Office has instructed the Educational Testing Service to suspend its TOEIC and TOEFL testing in the UK due to potential concerns regarding fraud. The Home Office has also suspended processing student immigration applications in the UK that include Educational Testing Service qualifications, while it investigates." The website advised students to arrange to take a test with one of the five other providers of secure English language tests. Read more here
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There is no passing or failing marks in TOEFL exam. Each institution sets its own minimum TOEFL score requirements. Generally, a TOEFL score of 90 is considered average, while anything above 100 is regarded as good
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There are no specific age or academic requirements for taking the TOEFL exam. Anyone aiming to demonstrate their English proficiency for academic or professional purposes can register. However, it's crucial to check individual university or programme requirements to ensure that TOEFL meets their admission criteria. Most institutions will have a minimum score requirement and/or prefer specific test versions (TOEFL iBT vs. TOEFL Home Edition).
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TOEFL scores are accepted across 150 TOEFL accepted countries including the US, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, France, and Germany, and widely accepted in Canada. Candidates should note that TOEFL is not a requisite for your country's student visa but is a requirement in your university admission process.
Q: What are the TOEFL Payment Policies and TOEFL Forms of Payment?
ETS TOEFL is accepting all American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, Diners Club®, Mastercard®, or VISA® Credit/debit cards as part of the payment method. Electronic Check (e-check) is also accepted and must be drawn on a bank in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, or Canada, in U.S. dollars only. Paper Check or Money Order in US Dollars made payable to ETS-TOEFL is also accepted form of payment. Modes of payment that are NOT accepted are cash or demand drafts, post-dated checks, any currency other than U.S. dollars (for payments not made by credit/debit card), receipts for bank checks, UNESCO® coupons, and Western Union®.
Q: Are there any scholarships or financial aid available for the TOEFL exam?
Exploring opportunities for financial aid is definitely recommended. While ETS itself doesn't offer direct scholarships, they do administer fee reduction programs for eligible candidates based on specific criteria like financial hardship or belonging to specific underrepresented groups. Additionally, various organizations and educational institutions offer scholarships or grants targeting students pursuing higher education abroad. Research thoroughly to see if you qualify for any financial assistance that can help offset the TOEFL registration fee.
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Yes, can can give TOEFL exam in December. The TOEFL exam dates in December 2024 are 01, 04, 07, 08, 13, 14.
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