Standardized Tests

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A '''standardized test''' is a test administered and scored in a standard manner. Today, many of the widely-used standardized tests are administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), which was established in 1948. Many of these tests are used as entry requirement for English speaking countries, or as admission requirement for English speaking Universities.
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Standardized tests, such as the ones listed below, are widely used as entry requirement for English-speaking countries, or as admission requirement for English-speaking Universities. Most of these are administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETC), which is a non-profit organization that was established in 1948, but still charges quite a bit for the tests. Additionally, the results are valid only for a few years, depending on the specific test, after which the scores become invalid and the test must be re-taken.
* [[TOEFL]] - Test of English as a Foreign Language
* [[TOEFL]] - Test of English as a Foreign Language

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Standardized tests, such as the ones listed below, are widely used as entry requirement for English-speaking countries, or as admission requirement for English-speaking Universities. Most of these are administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETC), which is a non-profit organization that was established in 1948, but still charges quite a bit for the tests. Additionally, the results are valid only for a few years, depending on the specific test, after which the scores become invalid and the test must be re-taken.

  • TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
  • IELTS - International English Language Testing System
  • SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test
  • GRE - Graduate Record Examination
  • GMAT - Graduate Management Admissions Test
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