How are the students English abilities measured?
For international students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required by colleges and universities in the U.S. Schools require the TOEFL score before they will grant acceptance to a student. The TOEFL is now given in three formats (internet, computer, paper), depending on the test location. Most schools have a required minimum score for acceptance. Some schools will offer more leeway but may require additional ESL work before beginning classes. The TOEFL is usually given five or six times a year in Middle Eastern countries.
