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It is important to become proficient in English to make your stay in Canada a good one. You will probably be required to take the International English Language Testing System(IELTS) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) before you will be admitted to a Canadian university. The school may also have additional tests for graduate students who are prospective teaching assistants like GRE or GMAT and for undergraduate students SAT is required.
GRE »
| GRE | Graduate Record Examinations |
| Administered by | ETS (Educational Testing Service) |
| Required For | Candidates seeking admision in a Masters Degree program in fields other than managment are required to take the GRE. Most Universities require GRE for PhD. programs. |
| Website | www.gre.com or www.ets.org |
| Validity | The score is generally valid for 5 years. |
| Reporting | The score is sent to 4 universities free of cost at the time of GRE exam. ETS charges fees for scores sent to universities later. |
| Registration | By phone, fax or mail. |
| Fees | $160 |
| Address |
PROMETRIC TESTING PRIVATE LIMITED 2nd Floor,DLF Infinity Tower – A, Sector 25, Phase II, DLF City Gurgaon, HARYANA – 122 002. Phone No.0124-5147700 Fax:0124-5147773 / 0124-5147774. Email: india.rrc@thomson.com |
| Forms | Forms are available at USEFI (U.S. Education Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website. |
| Requirements for Phone / Fax Registration | Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card). |
| Centre | Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Trivandrum. | Conformation | A registration no is given as terms of confirmation. . |
| Rescheduling | An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid. |
| Mode | The GRE test is a computer adaptive test (CAT). |
| Number Of Tests | Only 1 test can be given in a calender month. A total of 5 tests can be given ina year. However many universities may average the scores if more that 1 test is given. |
| Score | Total score is out of 1600 marks(Verbal=800 & Quantitative=800), Analytical Writing Assessment (Essays) is scaled from 0 – 6. |
| Section | Questions | Time(min.) |
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Analytical Writing Assessment Essay(Argument) Essay(Issue) |
1Topic 1Topic |
45 30 |
| Verbal | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Problem Solving & Data Sufficiency |
28question | 45 |
| Total | 150 |
Benefits of a High GRE Score :
- A high score will increase the chances of admission in top ranked Universities.
- Chances of getting Scholarships / Financial Aid are bright with a high GRE score.
- Visa Officers also give weightage to high GRE scores while considering Visa applications
GMAT »
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test |
| Administered by | ETS (Educational Testing Service) |
| Required For | Admission into a MBA Program. |
| Website | www.gmac.com, www.mba.com or www.ets.org |
| Validity | The score is generally valid for 5 years |
| Reporting | The score is sent to 5 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of exam. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to universities later. |
| Registration | By phone, fax or online (www.mba.com) |
| Fees | $225 |
| Address |
Prpmetric Testing Private Limited 2nd Floor,DLF Infinity Tower – A, Sector 25, Phase II, DLF City Gurgaon, HARYANA – 122 002. Phone No.0124-5147700 Fax:0124-5147773 / 0124-5147774. Email: india.rrc@thomson.com |
| Forms | Forms are available at USEFI (U.S. Education Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website. |
| Requirements for Phone / Fax Registration | Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card). |
| Centre | Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Trivandrum. | Conformation | A registration no is given as terms of confirmation. |
| Rescheduling | An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid. CANCELLATION : An intimation is to be given to ETS 7 days prior to the examination date. The necessary cancellation fee is applicable. |
| Mode | The GMAT test is a computer adaptive test (CAT). |
| Number Of Tests | Only 1 test can be given in a calender month and no more than 5 times in a year. |
| Score | Total score is out of 800 (Quantitative & Verbal) and Analytical Writing Assessment (Essays) is scaled from 0 – 6. All the scores and dates are sent to the universities if the test is taken more than once. Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test. |
| Section | Questions | Time(min.) |
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Analytical Writing Assessment Essay(Argument) Essay(Issue |
1Topic 1Topic |
30 30 |
| Rest Break | 5 | |
| Quantitative Problem Solving & Data Sufficiency |
37question | 75 |
| Rest Break | 5 | |
| Verbal Sentence Correction Comprehensive & critical Reasoning |
41 Question | 75 |
| Total | 4 Hours (approx) |
SAT »
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test |
| Administered by | College Board |
| Required For | Admision into any Bachelors Degree Program |
| Website | www.collegeboard.com |
| Reporting | The score is sent to four universities free of cost which can be selected at any time of registering for the exam. College Board charges additional for the score to be sent to university later |
| Registration | The registration is either done by fax, mail or online. |
| Forms/td> | The forms are available at USEFI. (US Education Foundation in India) |
| Center In INDIA | Banglore, Kolkata, Cochin, Hyderabad, Kodiakanal, Chennai, Mumbai, Mussourie, New Delhi and Pune. |
| IN MUMBAI | Sir J.J. Boys High School, Fort and Bombay Teachers Training College, Colaba. |
| Requirements for Registration | Name as in the Passport, Passport, 4 Photographs, Address, Demand Draft or Pay Order. If the date is not available the Demand Draft or Pay Order is sent back. |
| Conformation | A registration no is given as terms of conformation along with a hall ticket. |
| Resheduling | An intimation is to be given seven days prior the Examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid. |
| Mode | The SAT test is a paper based test. |
| Duration | The test is for 2 hours & 45 minutes. SCORE : Total score is out of 9 Bands.Scoring is between 0-9. |
| Number Of Tests | The test can be taken as often as one wants. |
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SCORES |
Total score is out of 2400. All the score and the dates are sent to the unversities if the test is taken more than once |
(A) SAT I (REASONING):
FORMAT:
Critical Reading Section-Reading comprehension, sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading=800 marks.
Mathematics Section-Five-choice multiple-choice questions Number and operations; algebra and functions; geometry; statistics, probability, and data analysis=800 marks.
Writing Section-: Multiple choice questions (35 min.) and student-written essay (25 min.) Grammar, usage, and word choice=800 marks.
(B) SAT II (SUBJECT):
REQUIRED FOR:
SAT II is sometimes a prerequisite for admission into a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Medicine, etc. in top Universities.
SUBJECTS:
Math Level I C, Math Level II C, Physics, Chemistry, Biology E/M, Writing, Literature, American History, World History, Languages.
Benefits of a High SAT Score:
- A high SAT score will increase the chances of admission in top Business Schools.
- There are good chances of getting some kind of financial assistance with a high SAT score.
- Visa Officers also give weightage to high SAT scores while considering Visa applications.
TOEFL »
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language. |
| Administered by | ETS ( Educational Testing Service ) |
| Fees | $150 |
| Website | www.toefl.org or www.ets.org |
| Validity | The score is valid for 2 years. |
| Reporting | The score is sent to 4 universities by ETS free of cost at the time of exam. ETS charges additionally for scores sent to universities later. |
| Registration | By phone, fax or mail. |
| Address |
PROMETRIC TESTING PRIVATE LIMITED 2nd Floor,DLF Infinity Tower – A, Sector 25, Phase II, DLF City Gurgaon, HARYANA – 122 002. Phone No.0124-5147700 Fax:0124-5147773 / 0124-5147774. Email: india.rrc@thomson.com |
| Forms | Forms are available at USEFI (US Education Foundation in India) or they can be downloaded from the website. |
| Requirements for Phone / Fax Registration | Name as in the Passport, Address, Credit Card Number, Name of the Cardholder, Expiry date of the card. (The card has to be an International Card). |
| Centre | Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Trivandrum. | Conformation | A registration no is given as terms of confirmation. |
| Rescheduling | An intimation is to be given to the ETS 3 days prior to the examination date. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid. |
| CANCELLATION | An intimation is to be given to the ETS 3 days prior to the examination date. A cancellation fee is applicable.. |
| Mode | The TOEFL test is a computer adaptive test (CAT) in India |
| Number Of Tests | Only of 1 test can be given in a calender month. |
| Score | Total score is out of 300 (Computer Based). If the test is taken more than once, all the scores and the dates are sent to the universities. Scores can be cancelled before coming out of the test. |
| Section | Questions | Time(min.) |
| Listening Comprehension Structure |
30-49 20-25 |
40-60 15-20 |
| Rest Break | 5 | |
| 44-55 1 Topic |
70-90 30 |
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| Total | 200 (approx) |
IELTS »
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System. |
| Administered by | IELTS is administered by University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate (UCLES), British COuncil and IDP Education Australia. |
| Website | www.britishcouncil.org or www.ieltsindia.com |
| Validity | The score is valid for 2 years. FEES : Rs 6500/- |
| Remittance | The score is sent to 2 universities. |
| Registration | The registration is either done in person or by mail. |
| Address | British Council (Mumbai): The British Deputy High Commission, British Council Division, Mittal Tower ‘C’ Wing, 2nd Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021. India. Tel : 022-22823560 Fax : 022-22823530 IDP Australia (Mumbai): IDP Australia, Express Building, 1st Floor, Opp. Churchgate Railway Station, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020. India. Tel : 022-22026505 Fax : 022-22042686 |
| Requirements for Registration | Name as in the Passport, Passport, 4 Photographs, Address, Demand Draft or Pay Order. If the date is not available the Demand Draft or Pay Order is sent back. |
| Center | Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune. |
| Resheduling | Test can be rescheduled prior to 3 working days prior to the test. The necessary rescheduling fee has to be paid. |
| Mode | The IELTS test is a paper-based test. NUMBER OF TESTS : Maximum 1 test can be given in 3 months at any Center. |
| Duration | The test is for 2 hours & 45 minutes. SCORE : Total score is out of 9 Bands.Scoring is between 0-9. |
| Test Reports | Duplicate of test report is charged Rs.150. Normal service takes 2 weeks to get the best report. Express service(results after working days of test date) collected personally or by courier is charged Rs.1000. |
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Academic Training |
Listening(40 questions)-30 minutes. Reading(40 questions)-60 minutes. Writing(2 essays)-60 minutes. Speaking-10 to 15 minutes. |
| Genral Training |
Listening(40 questions)-30 minutes. Reading(40 questions)-60 minutes. Writing(2 essays)-60 minutes. Speaking-10 to 15 minutes. |
| Writing | 1st essay (150 words) 20 minutes. 2nd essay (250 words) 40 minutes. |
| Countries Accepting IELTS | UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. |