TOEFL
is the short form for “Test of English as
a Foreign Language”. It is held by the ETS
(Educational Testing Service) globally,
focusing on the tested English level of
non-native English speakers. Now it has
become essential for studying abroad (USA,
Canada), but to a certain degree, it is
also a kind of proficiency test, which is
the reference point for English ability
in some foreign enterprises. In US and Canada,
more than 2,000 universities and colleges
acknowledge the results of this test. The
highest possible mark in the TOEFL test
is 677.
TOEIC is the short form for
Test of English for International Communication.
ETS adopted this test in 1979. It is focused
on testing the level test of people who
communicate in English in an international
working environment. TOEIC has been acknowledged
by many institutions worldwide as a reference
for evaluating employees’ English level.
The maximum score in the TOEIC test is 990.
TESOL
(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is the primary English teaching certification offered by the IEERA(International English Education Research Association) for those wishing to teach English anywhere in the world. The programme was specifically created to qualify motivated people for teaching jobs. It consists of five-days of intensive study providing practical teacher training. The course is designed for both people who are new to teaching and for experienced professionals who wish to improve their skills.(detail)
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