I. English Language Proficiency Tests

  1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
    • Administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service)
    • Widely used for applications to US and Canadian universities
    • Assesses listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
    • Score validity: 2 years
  2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System):
    • Developed by British Council and other institutions
    • Preferred by Commonwealth countries (UK, Australia, Canada)
    • Divided into Academic (A) and General Training (G) modules
    • Score validity: 2 years

II. Academic Assessment Tests

  1. SAT/ACT:
    • Required for undergraduate applications (especially top 50 US universities)
    • SAT assesses critical reading, math, and writing
    • ACT includes English, math, reading, and science reasoning
    • Most US universities accept either test
  2. GRE (Graduate Record Examination):
    • Standard test for graduate (master's and doctoral) applications
    • Assesses analytical writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning
    • Generally required for STEM programs, some humanities and social sciences emphasize it
  3. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test):
    • Specialized test for business programs (MBA and some finance/management master's)
    • Focuses on logical reasoning and data analysis
    • Some top business schools accept it as an alternative to GRE

III. Non-English Language Tests

  1. German (TestDaF/DSH):
    • Essential for German universities
    • TestDaF is centrally administered by TestDaF-Institut
    • DSH is a university-specific exam
  2. French (TCF/DELF-DALF):
    • Required for studying in France
    • TCF organized by CIEP (Centre international d'études pédagogiques)
    • DELF-DALF are official French language diplomas
  3. Japanese (JLPT - Japanese Language Proficiency Test):
    • Language proficiency certification for studying in Japan
    • Divided into levels N1-N5, N2 or above required by most institutions
  4. Korean (TOPIK - Test of Proficiency in Korean):
    • Mandatory for studying in Korea
    • Divided into levels 1-6, level 4 or above required for humanities programs at top universities

For more information about these exams, please contact Ms. Zhang at 13408158686.