INTRODUCTION TO
INSTITUTIONAL TOEFL
Contents:
● What is TOEFL?
● What is Institutional TOEFL?
● What format does the PBT TOEFL follow? How long does it take to
complete?
● How does ETS calculate my TOEFL PBT score?
● Twelve Keys to High Scores on TOEFL
WHAT IS TOEFL?
● TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language.
● It is a test designed to measure the English-language ability of people who do not
speak English as their first language and who plan to study at colleges and
universities in North America either as undergraduate or graduate students.
● Educational Testing Service (ETS) of Princeton, New Jersey prepares and
administers TOEFL.
● There are five types of TOEFL tests, which are PBT (Paper-based Test), ITP
(International Testing Program), CBT (Computer-based Test), and IBT (Internet-
based Test).
What is the Institutional TOEFL?
● Institutional TOEFL is known as TOEFL ITP. ITP stands for Institutional Testing
Program.
● Institutional TOEFL or TOEFL ITP tests are given by English-language centers,
universities, and other institutions.
● Institutional tests are made up of items that previously appeared on Paper-based tests
(PBT) administered by ETS.
● The questions types, number of items, and time limits for the Institutional TOEFL (ITP)
are the same as the Paper-based TOEFL (PBT).
● What format does the Paper-based TOEFL (PBT) follow?
How long does it take to complete?
All the questions on the PBT are multiple choice questions with four answer choices.
The test is divided into three sections, each with its own time limit. These sections are always
given in the same order.
PAPER-BASED TOEFL FORMAT
Listening Comprehension 50 items
30 minutes (approximately)
40 items
Structure and Written Expressions
25 minutes
Reading Comprehension 50 items
55 minutes
140 items
TOTALS
1 hour 50 minutes
How does ETS calculate my TOEFL PBT score?
● There is a total score and three sub-scores, one for each section of the test. Each section
counts equally toward the total score. To obtain these scores, ETS's computers count
the number of correct answers in each section. The results are called raw scores.
● The raw scores are then converted into scaled scores. The scaled scores from each
section are added together, multiplied by 10, and divided by 3 to arrive at a total score.
Total scores range from a high of 677 to a low of 310, although scores of below 420 are
rare. You must answer at least 25% of the questions in all three sections to receive a test
score.
… A TOEFL ITP SCORE
Part 1 Part 2 (Structure Part 3
(Listening and Written (Reading
Comprehension) Expressions) Comprehension)
SCALED SCORES 49 58 55
SCALED SCORES X 10 490 580 550
(490 + 580 + 550)/
TOEFL SCORE = 1620 : 3 = 540
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Twelve Keys to High
Scores on TOEFL Key #7: Use time wisely during the test.
Key #1: Increase your general
Key #8: Know how to mark your answer sheet.
knowledge of English.
Key #2: Make the most of your
Key #9: Improve your concentration.
preparation time.
Key #3: Be in good physical condition Key #10: Use the process of elimination
when you take the exam. to make the best guess.
Key #4: Choose your test date carefully.
Key #11: Learn to control test anxiety.
Key #5: Be familiar with the format
and directions.
Key #12: Learn from taking practice
test and official TOEFL exams.
Key #6: Organize your pre-exam time.
NOW,
LET THE PRACTICE
BEGIN
