TOEFL Primary® Tests
TOEFL Primary tests are designed for students ages 8+ and provides a snapshot of each student’s ability in reading and listening; You can use the TOEFL Primary tests to monitor student progress, identify students' needs and support teaching and learning by giving information about students’ abilities in relation to a widely accepted international standard (CEFR);
The TOEFL Primary® tests are assessments from ETS that help you shape young students' English-language instruction in a way you never could before. Based on the rich heritage of the TOEFL® test and best practices in English-language testing, TOEFL Primary tests measure the English communication skills that provide a foundation for students' future success.
Scores are mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and TOEFL Primary reading scores are matched to MetaMetrics® Lexile® measures.
You can use the TOEFL® Primary tests to:
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Guide your teaching goals
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Monitor student progress
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Identify students’ strengths and weaknesses
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Determine instructional plans Inform placement decisions, if appropriate
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Focus your work with both individual students and groups
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Shape your communication with parents about student learning
Why use the TOEFL® Primary tests?
• Detailed score reports with fast score turnaround
• Descriptors with meaningful information for each section, including recommendations on next steps that students can take to improve their English-language abilities
• Students’ abilities in relation to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a widely accepted international standard
• Lexile® Reading Measures, making it easier to find books and articles that best match students’ English reading abilities