About The TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series
Bring the global standard in
English-language assessment to your classroom with the TOEFL ITP® Assessment
Series. Based on the long-standing heritage and expertise of the TOEFL® test,
the TOEFL ITP tests allow you to measure and evaluate your students'
English-language skills with confidence.
The TOEFL ITP tests offer
unparalleled flexibility, convenience and reliability. You can choose when you
want to test, the size of the group and various situations in which to use the
test, including placement, monitoring progress and more. Learn more about how
to use the TOEFL ITP tests.
Seven Ways You Can Use the TOEFL ITP
Assessment Series In Your Classroom
The TOEFL ITP® tests measure core English skills using 100 percent academic
content similar to what is used in actual classroom tasks. This makes the tests
an essential tool for:
1.Placement in intensive English-language programs requiring academic
English proficiency at a college or graduate level.
2.Progress monitoring in English-language programs stressing academic
English proficiency.
3.Exiting English-language programs by demonstrating proficiency in English
listening and reading.
4.Admissions to short-term, non-degree programs in English-speaking
countries where the sending and receiving institutions agree to use TOEFL ITP
scores.
5.Admissions to undergraduate and graduate degree programs in non-English
speaking countries where English is not the dominant form of instruction.
6.Admissions and placement in collaborative international degree programs
where English-language training will be a feature of the program.
7.Scholarship programs, as contributing documentation for academic English
proficiency.
Affordable Pricing
The TOEFL ITP® tests are affordably priced at any quantity. Institutions
have the option to purchase different quantities of the tests based on their
needs.
Special pricing may be available for large volume orders or unique
circumstances.
How to Order the TOEFL ITP Assessment Series Outside the United States
1.Contact the ETS Preferred Network Office in your country.
2.If there is no representative, fill out a test center application (PDF)
to become an approved test center.
3.Fax the completed form to 1-973-735-1903.
The application must be received by ETS at least 30 days before the
requested test date. Orders received within 30 days will be subject to a rush
order charge.
To ensure prompt and accurate filling and delivery of orders, all
information requested on the application must be provided. An incomplete or
unsigned application will not be processed and will be returned to you.
How to Order the TOEFL ITP Assessment Series In the United States
1.Fill out a test center application (PDF) to become an approved test
center.
2.Contact TOEFL ITP Services (itp@ets.org) to request an order form.
3.Complete the order form to request your TOEFL ITP test materials.
4.Fax the forms to 1-973-735-1903.
Instructions for Current Users
1.Complete an order form to request your TOEFL ITP test materials.
2.Fax the form to 1-973-735-1903.
The application must be received by ETS at least 30 days before the
requested test date. Orders received within 30 days will be subject to a rush
order charge.
If you have any questions about ordering TOEFL ITP tests or if you would
like to check on the status of your order, contact us at 1-609-771-7550 or
itp@ets.org.
Research
Backed by 45 Years
of Expert Research
The TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series is backed by
more than 45 years of research by world-renowned assessment and linguistic
experts. As the world's leading on-site English-proficiency testing program,
the TOEFL ITP tests are relied upon by more than 2,500 institutions in 47
countries, with 600,000+ tests administered annually.
Test and Score Data
Summaries
The TOEFL ITP® Test and Score Data Summaries
contain data on the performance of examinees who took a TOEFL ITP test between
January and December of a calendar year.
CEFR Mapping Study
The purpose of this mapping study was to identify the
minimum TOEFL ITP Level 1 test scores corresponding to four levels of the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
The table below presents the scaled cut scores for
each section:
Total minimum
TOEFL ITP scores (Level 1–310 to 677 pts) |
CEFR Levels
|
CEFR General Descriptions
|
627
|
C1
Proficient User — Effective Operational Proficiency |
Can understand a
wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can
express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching
for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social,
academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured,
detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational
patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
|
543
|
B2
Independent User — Vantage |
Can understand the
main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including
technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a
degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear,
detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a
topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
|
460
|
B1
Independent User — Threshold |
Can understand the
main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered
in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise
whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple
connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give
reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
|
337
|
A2
Basic User — Waystage |
Can understand
sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate
relevance (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local
geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring
a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate
environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
|
Note: The cut scores
represent the minimum scores needed to enter the CEFR levels. These
recommendations are based on the results of mapping studies with expert panels,
and data analyses of test taker scores.
Award Your Students
a Certificate That Recognizes Their Achievement
You can recognize your students' achievement in
English-language proficiency with three levels of certificates awarded by the
TOEFL ITP program. Each TOEFL ITP certificate corresponds to a CEFR level.
TOEFL ITP Certificate
|
CEFR Level
|
Gold
|
C1
|
Silver
|
B2
|
Bronze
|
B1
|
Reliability Study
Reliability is an important criterion to measure the
quality of an assessment product. Tests with high reliability yield consistent
scores across different test forms. Please refer to the TOEFL ITP
reliability table (PDF) for further
details.
Start using the TOEFL ITP assessments in your
classroom.
About the TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series
Gives You Real Insight Into Student Performance
The TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series offers colleges and universities, English
language learning programs and other organizations the opportunity to
administer a convenient, affordable and reliable assessment of English-language
skills.
The TOEFL ITP tests can be used for placement, progress, evaluation, exit
testing and other situations. By using the TOEFL ITP tests in your classroom,
you can keep your students on track and have confidence in their real-world
abilities.
Empowers Your Teaching
When you use the TOEFL ITP tests, you'll assess your students' proficiency
level in three different skills — reading comprehension, listening
comprehension, and structure and written expression. You'll be able to pinpoint
the areas in which they need help, so you can tailor your teaching to meet
those needs. Knowing your students' English skill levels better today gives
them the best chance for success tomorrow. Learn more about the seven ways you
can use the TOEFL ITP assessments in the classroom.
Based on the Power of the TOEFL® Test
When you use the TOEFL ITP assessments, you put the power of the TOEFL®
test to work in your classroom. The TOEFL ITP assessments share the same rich
heritage as the TOEFL test — the world's most widely accepted and respected
English-language assessment.
The two tests are used for separate purposes and administered differently.
The TOEFL test is a high-stakes exam administered by ETS. Institutions use
TOEFL test scores to make high-stakes decisions, such as student admissions.
TOEFL ITP tests are administered by institutions or our ETS preferred network
office.
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