subject: Why do I need TOEFL scores? [print this page] TOEFL scores are basically required by students who wish to study in English speaking countries and stay in nations where English is a foreign language. For example TOEFL 2010 scores are needed by those who aspire to take admission to the 2010 & 2011 batches abroad.
TOEFL Registration
Registration is the first step towards the TOEFL 2010. TOEFL registration can be done anytime of the year as the exam is conducted a number of times in a year. This exam is a popular exam and a huge number of students in different countries take this exam every year. Also more than one, attempts can be availed for appearing for this exam. In case a candidate has taken TOEFL 2010 exam more than once, the last TOEFL score will be considered for the purpose of admissions.
Where do I get with my TOEFL scores?
But before you take a decision about taking the TOEFL 2010 exam, here are some more reasons that will convince you further of your choice.
TOEFL scores are valid in as many as 90 countries. It is a preferred English proficiency test for 7500 universities and colleges. Its scores are considered to be accurate by most of the universities and colleges. It is one of the most widely accepted tests for measuring a candidate's proficiency in the language.
It is not just a widely accepted test, but it is also trustworthy. A candidate is certified to be proficient in English language for different categories like
Listening Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Writing Ability
Speaking Ability
All these categories are basically to make sure that the candidate has an all round control over the language.
Paper Based & Internet Based TOEFL 2010 Formats
Candidates looking at TOEFL 2010 & 2011 should also have the basic information that it is conducted to basic formats. One is the paper based format and the other is the internet based format. The most popular of both these formats is the internet based format. Paper based TOEFL exam is conducted only when and where it is not possible to conduct it in the Internet format.
What is ETS TOEFL ?
ETS is the body that conducts the TOEFL exam. It has gained immense popularity as the TOEFL has been successfully accepted as one of the best tests to check a candidate's proficiency in the English language.
