The most widely-used standardized test for non-native English speakers seeking to enter an English-language program of higher education is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The American University of Afghanistan is an approved test site for the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).

The TOEFL test measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written and heard in university settings. It is an internationally-recognized test used by English-speaking institutions of higher education in their admissions processes.

The test consists of four components:

• Reading. Measures the ability of the candidate to understand academic reading material.
• Listening. Measures the ability of the candidate to understand spoken English.
• Speaking. Measures the ability of the candidate to speak English in an academic context.
• Writing. Measures the ability of the candidate to write at an academic level.

The TOEFL test is designed for candidates in Grade 11 or higher. For more information on the TOEFL test, click here

To take the TOEFL test, candidates must first register with the organization that holds overall responsibility for TOEFL testing, Educational Testing Services. For more information, click here.
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