Welcome to our test center !Welcome to IBS Global Services! The staff here is dedicated to providing you with an environment that is friendly and suitable for testing.

All you need to do is follow the center’s regulations and focus on demonstrating your skills: when it comes to everything else, we’re the ones in charge!

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TOEFL? What’s that?I am going to the USA next year to study. So I hear I need to take the TOEFL iBT…If you’re going to study abroad and attend courses delivered in English, chances are that you do. The TOEFL iBT is a test designed to assess a person’s ability to use English in an academic setting.

TOEFL iBTUh, so, what was that about a « high beat » ?iBT stands for Internet Based Test: you will indeed use a computer connected to the Internet to take the test. Isn’t technology awesome?

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RegistrationAlright, let’s do this! How do I register?1) Go to http://www.ets.org/toefl2) Create a profile3) Follow the instructions, and you’re good to go!

How much is it going to cost?The registration fee is US$225.

Did you know that you could have your results sent free of charge to up to four recipients if you select them at the time of registration? If you choose to do so after the test, you will be charged an additional US$17 for each recipient.

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TOEFL iBT session calendarDo you know when the TOEFL iBT sessions will take place?Of course, you can check the date of the sessions on our calendaras well as the availability of seats in each of them.

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RescheduleWhat if something comes up and I can’t take the test when I was supposed to?• Up until 3 days before the initially scheduled test date, you can still log in to the ETS website and register for a TOEFL session at another time. However, be aware that you will need to pay an additional US$60 fee for doing so.• Make sure to register early (three to four months before when you plan to take the test) so you can schedule your TOEFL session at a convenient time.

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CancelWhat about cancelling my registration altogether?Will I get a refund?You can cancel a scheduled TOEFL session if you need to. Refunds are for half the test fee, and you are only entitled to them if you cancelled your registration by the deadline (three days before the test date).

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Candidates with disabilitiesCan you make special arrangements for candidates with disabilities?What if I need help with the registration process?• Of course. However, since each candidate may require specific accommodations, the test center must be informed beforehand of their particular needs. That is why candidates with disabilities may not register online; rather, they need to contact ETS Disability Services and let them know which accommodations they are requesting.• If you’re not quite sure what to do, you can always call us and we’ll point you towards the services you need to contact.• Phone: +33 1 42 80 38 39• Link to contact form:

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PreparationI guess one does not just walk into an exam room and breeze through the test… How can I prepare for it ?There’s more than one way to go about it, but you could go to IBS Global Services, check their books, use their computers, and even meet people who are preparing for the test just like you!

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On test dayWhat do I need to bring on test day?• You will have to bring a piece of government-issued, valid ID (passport, driver’s license, national ID) with your name, signature and a photograph on it, as well as a printed copy of your confirmation ticket. No documents are allowed during the test. Please note that only the aforementioned pieces of ID are considered valid. Other types of ID such as health insurance cards, student identity cards or professional cards are not admitted.• Food, as well as heavy, cumbersome or expensive items are not allowed within the test center. The test center is not responsible for your personal belongings.

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On test dayHow long is the test?The test lasts about four to four hours and a half. You may of course leave earlier if you’re done.

Wait, what? Four hours? That’s... pretty long. Can I take a break at some point?• The test is divided into four parts: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing. A 10-minute mandatory break is scheduled after the first half of the test, that is to say after the Listening part. During the break, you may leave the test room, but you are still required to follow the test center’s regulations, meaning that you may not use your cell phone, PDA or any other electronic equipment.• You may eat during the break, and we even provide the snacks, but not while taking the test. Taking the whole first half of the test on an empty belly can be pretty harsh, so make sure you eat breakfast beforehand!

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After the testI’m pretty sure I’ve failed the test I’ve just taken. How long do I have to wait before registering for another session?You may register for another TOEFL iBT session seven days after the last time you took the test.

I think I did pretty good. I would like to add some institutions to the list of recipients so that they know about my results. How do I go about this?You may add institutions to your list of recipients by logging in to your TOEFL iBT account on the ETS website. For each institution you add to the list, you will be charged an additional US$17 fee.

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Results: getting themHey, any idea when I’m supposed to get my scores?I can hardly wait!No worries there. You’ll be able to view your TOEFL scores about three weeks after the test by logging in to your TOEFL iBT account on the ETS website. Alternatively, ETS will mail a hard copy of your scores to you four or six weeks after the test.

There is no way to speed up the rating process, even for an addi-tional fee. There are no intermediate or temporary scores either.Scores are confidential data between candidates and ETS only. As a result, the test center is not responsible for handling them.

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Results: reading themOkay, so I have my results here… Not sure I actually get what they mean though.

It’s pretty simple. Remember the four parts of the test? Each is worth 30 points. Add up your scores for each of them, and you’ll get your grade out of 120!

Err… I was asking about the significance. Like, what is considered good, what does it mean about my command of English, that kind of stuff. Is there a scale I can refer to?You can refer to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It lets you match your scores to a certain level of proficien-cy, so you can know where you stand.

I was asked to reach a specific score range for an older version of the TOEFL test. How do I match it to the current TOEFL iBT scale?You can view ETS’s Comparison Table in order to know what your TOEFL iBT scores amount to on older scales.

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Closing wordsYou should now know everything you need before taking the TOEFL iBT test. We hope that this guide has been helpful and wish you all the best for your TOEFL iBT experience at our test center.

IF YOU HAvE ANY FURTHER qUESTIONS, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US!

グッドラック!Bonne Chance!

Good Luck!Удача!

Buona Fortuna!

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