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ETS recently introduced the TOEFL®Essentials™ test, a new English-language proficiency test that promises versatility, affordability and accessibility to students and institutions for admissions to various colleges across the globe. This launch by ETS is a new addition to TOEFL. After the TOEFL iBT® test, the TOEFL Essentials test is the second high-stakes English-language proficiency test within the TOEFL® Family of Assessments. Registration will open to test takers on Thursday, June 17 for administrations beginning on Saturday, August 21.
It is a 90-minutes test designed to measure four skills essential for communication (listening, reading, speaking and writing) in both academic contexts such as university admissions and other high-stakes decisions and non-academic contexts, such as in interviews and internships.
In addition, the test provides institutions with expanded insights through writing and speaking samples and a unique Personal Video Statement — a 5-minute personal video statement to “allow test takers to showcase their personalities to universities”.
ETS TOEFL Essentials Test: Highlights
| Content: | 50% academic, 50% general English |
| Format | Multistage adaptive format with short, fast-paced tasks that adjust based on skill level. |
| Length | 90 Minutes |
| Location | At home; with best-in-class human proctored security provided by ProctorU®. |
| Price | varies by location; between 100–120 USD (approx. INR 7,500). |
| Features | Instant Reading and Listening scores upon test completion, MyBest ® scores and free, unlimited score reports. |
| Scoring | Speaking and Writing sections scored by human raters to make sure that it is accurate and fair. |
Srikant Gopal, Executive Director of the TOEFL Program stated that “While the TOEFL iBT test has cemented its place as the gold standard in the international admissions space, we are expanding the portfolio with the innovative and versatile TOEFL Essentials test to allow students to choose a TOEFL test that best meets their testing style and preferences. ETS’s TOEFL Essentials test and the TOEFL iBT Test can help students get to where they want to go, and we are thrilled to continue the TOEFL heritage of quality and fairness to help advance the educational journeys of students around the world.”
In a recent survey of nearly 250 institutions around the world, 95% indicated they would be likely to accept the TOEFL Essentials test, and 90% consider the test to be beneficial in attracting new applicants to their program.
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