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The Graduate School

G-1 Communications Building
Box 353770
Seattle, Washington 98195-3770

Phone: 206.543.5900
Fax: 206.685.3234

English Proficiency Tests

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Paper-based Test

The paper-based (TOEFL) test measures English language proficiency in the following areas:
Test Section Score Range
Listening Comprehension 31 to 68
Structure/Written Expression 31 to 68
Reading Comprehension 31 to 67
Total Score 310 to 677

Computer-based Test

The computer-based (TOEFLC) test measures English language proficiency in the following areas:
Test Section Score Range
Listening 0 to 30
Structure/Writing 0 to 30
Reading 0 to 30
Total Score 0 to 300

Internet-based Test

The internet-based (iBT) test measures English language proficiency in the following areas:
Test Section Score Range
Listening 0 to 30
Reading 0 to 30
Speaking 0 to 30
Writing 0 to 30
Total Score 0 to 120

Score Comparison Tables for TOEFL test

 

Test of Spoken English

The Test of Spoken English (TSE) score consists of a single score of communicative language ability, which is reported on a scale of 20 to 60. Assigned score levels are averaged across items and raters, and the scores are reported in increments of five (i.e., 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60). Score level performance is described below.
Score Guide
60 Communication almost always effective
55  
50 Communication generally effective
45  
40 Communication somewhat effective
35  
30 Communication generally not effective
25  
20 No effective communication

 

International English Language Testing System

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) provides a profile of a candidate's ability to use English.  Candidates received scores on a Band Scale from 1 to 9.