'Tests' To Assess Your Proficiency In English(TOEFL,IELTS,BEC,BULATS,MS)
Today, English is the language that the world communicates in and there are tests to assess your proficiency. What you need to take depends on the requirement of the organisation.or even the country you wish to enter.
a.TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)
The TOEFL offered in 180 countries around the world at institutional locations such as colleges ,universities, and in testing centers operated by polyprometric ,a division of Thomson learning. TOEFL measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English. It is available in various formats
1.The TOEFL Internet based test (TOEFL iBT)tests the candidate's skill in four language skills-speaking,listening,reading and writing
2.The computer based TOEFL test measures English language proficiency in listening,structure,reading and writing.
3.The paper based TOEFL test measures listening comprehension., structure and writtern expression and reading comprehension.
The test content is considered too difficult below class XI.
Some institution who do not require TOEFL Scores in the following cases.
-Non-native speakers who hold degree or diploma from post secondary institutions in English speaking countries
-Non-native speakers who have successfully completed at least a two-year course with English as the medium of instruction.
-Non native speakers who have taken the TOEFL within the past two years.
-Transfer students from institutions in US or Canada, whose academic course work was favorably evaluated.
-Non native speakers who have successfully pursued academic work at schools where English was the language of instruction in an English speaking country. for a specified period, usually two years.
b.INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)
Immigration authorities of Canada, New Zealand and Australia list IELTS as a criterion.IELTS is necessary for entry to academic courses in a majority of institutions of further and higher studies in Australia,Canada,Ireland,New Zealand, South Africa and the UK and over 380 universities and colleges in USA.
IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through partnership of British Council,IDP:IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge SOL Examinations. The British Council conducts the test three to four times a month in major cities across the world..
For more details log on to
www.britshcouncil.org.in/ieltsc.BRITISH ENGLISH CERTIFICATE (BEC)
It is developed by Cambridge ESOL. BEC is available at three levels.
Preliminary, Vantage and Higher. There are many companies around the world which officially recognize BEC and some have even made it compulsory for eligibility.
To register for exam, you need to contact a Cambridge ESOL exam centre,authorized to conduct the BEC.,at least ten weeks before exams .The centre will provide you all in formations regarding the fees ,the dates of exams and other arrangement.
For more details, log on to
www.cambridgeesol.orgd.BUSINESS LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (BULATS)
Companies and organizations around the world use the BULATS to assess the language skills of their employees, trainees and job applicants. The test are developed and designed by the Association of Language Testers in Europe(ALTE)
BULATS tests cover listening,speaking,reading,and writing using a combination of computer based tests,writtern papers and face-to -face speaking tests. The tests are independent and can be used separately or in combinations to suit the need of the organization.
For more details, log on to
www.bulats.orge.CAMBRIDGE MAIN SUITE ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS (MS)
These tests are useful in assessing the learner's ability to communicate in English In real life situations. The main suite exams are available in five levels.
-Key English Tests(KET) is the first level Cambridge ESOL exam. It recognizes the ability of the learner to cope with the everyday writtern and spoken communications.
-Practical English Test(PET) is the second level Cambridge ESOL exam. PET is a good qualification if you want to work or study abroad or if your interest lies in international business.
-First certificate in English (FCE) is an intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam. You can take this test ,if you want to work or study abroad or develop a career which requires language skills.
-Certificate in advanced English (CAE) is the second highest level Cambridge ESOL exam.
Both FCE and CAE are currently undergoing a review
-Certificate of proficiency in English (CPE) is the highest level Cambridge ESOL exam. It is useful if you want to work or study abroad or develop a career which requires language skills.
For more details, log on to
www.cambridgeesol.orgf.CAMBRIDGE YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH TESTS
These are for children between 7 to 12 years of age. These tests are developed by the University of Cambridge English for speakers of other languages. Theses tests ,which aim to make class room learning more effective for the child .
They are offered at three levels Starters,Movers,and flyers
For more details, log on to
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/Source - newindpress
