The TOEFL exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardised English language test accepted globally. It helps in judging the English language proficiency of international students, such as reading, writing, speaking and listening. The test score plays an important role in the overseas education admission process.

In 1964, since inspection, the test score curriculum as well as test methods have matched most universities and academic institutes’ expectations. The last revision was made in the year 2005, and the test was renamed as TOEFL iBT test. This international level English language proficiency exam/test gives institutes access to millions of international students who have proven that they have what it takes to succeed in an English speaking academic environment.

Almost 150 countries in the world accept TOEFL scores, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and many other countries. At present, the test comprises tasks if the candidates’ reading, writing, speaking and listening skills meet the demands of the world-class academic environment.

There is a basic difference between standardised TOEFL and TOEFL iBT. The TOEFL Essentials Test measure is the foundation elements of English language proficiency test in academic as well as non-academic contexts. On the other hand, the TOEFL iBT test evaluates 100 percent academic English proficiency. This test evaluates 50 percent academic English and 50 percent general English.

TOEFL score is taken into account in the VISA application file. You can’t negotiate with the score; you must have the required score. Thus, TOEFL is your passport to study abroad. Like any passport, it is valid for a period of time. TOEFL score is valid for 2-year.