TOEFL iBT Preparation Program / On-Site

Course Description

This advanced course is designed to prepare students for the international standard of the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test and covers the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Students will be introduced to strategies and techniques for approaching the various question types and managing the time limits of each section of the TOEFL test. While this course may review grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, it is not designed to improve a student’s ability to speak or comprehend English, but rather to utilize existing English skills to achieve the highest score possible on the test.

Course Structure

Duration: 2 parts = 2 sessions (total of 14 weeks)
Hours: 50 hours per session (5 CEU’s per session)

Prerequisite

Students must be Level 8 or possess equivalent knowledge. Permission from the English Department Chair is required for admission to this program.

Assessments

Pre-Assessment: The TOEFL test will be administered during the first week of class.
Post-Assessment: The TOEFL test will be administered between weeks 10 and 11.

Notice: These tests use a scaled scoring system and provide an estimated score for the official TOEFL exam. They are designed to assess your strengths and weaknesses in preparation for the official TOEFL exam. Results cannot be used for university entrance applications.

Course Components

TOEFL Part A – Listening & Speaking

This section focuses on the areas of listening and speaking in both independent and integrated formats. Students will:

Develop their ability to organize ideas when speaking.
Support ideas with details and adhere to time limitations.
Enhance listening comprehension through academic topics (familiar and unfamiliar).
Demonstrate effective note-taking strategies.

TOEFL Part B – Reading & Writing

This section emphasizes reading and writing in both independent and integrated formats. Students will:

Practice synthesizing and summarizing data.

Demonstrate comprehension of fiction and non-fiction texts at the academic level.

Focus on vocabulary in context, main idea identification, inference, and fact vs. opinion.

Develop academic writing skills, concentrating on the essay format.

Course Details

Sessions Registration	Calendar
Spring I January 7 & 8	January 13 – February 28
Spring II March 4 & 5	March 10 – April 25
Summer I May 6 & 7	May 12 – June 27
Fall I August 12 & 13	August 18 – October 3
Fall II October 7 & 8	October 13 – December 4