TOEFL Registration in Nigeria 2018 | Guidelines and Requirement

TOEFL Registration in Nigeria 2018 | Guidelines and Requirement.

In this article, i will be focusing more on how to apply and register successfully for TOEFL examination test exercise in Nigeria. Continue reading as i would provide detailed explanation to TOEFL and it’s application guide.

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TOEFL iBT test is one of the most popular international exams in the world. If you pass it well enough to fulfill international universities’ requirements, then you can be sure that your future will be great. The test can be both paper-based and online versions.

TOEFL Registration in Nigeria

This exam does not only show how good you are in English but passing it also helps foreign institution see you in a better light. Are you getting excited? Then get ready to pass the exam and learn about TOEFL registration in Nigeria 2018!

Before you start preparing for the test, you have to get more familiar with the test’s requirements and research more about costs and dates. The TOEFL test may seem very hard to take, but in fact, many websites and companies provide tools and guides to help students to prepare for the test. It evaluates your level of reading, listening, speaking, and writing English skills.

Every year more than 20 million people from different countries in the world take TOEFL test to prove their English-language proficiency. To take the test, you need to have between Intermediate or Advanced English level and be able to prove your knowledge. It’s not just students who plan to study at a university abroad that take the TOEFL but also those who plan to immigrate to English-speaking countries.

The score of TOEFL test is accepted for admission by more than 20,000 colleges in the world. Also, the results of the exam helps you to meet visa requirements of these countries: Australia, the USA, and the U.K. Let’s look at the closest dates when you are able to take TOEFL test in Nigeria and costs of the test. The structure of the exam is as follows;

There are only 9 cities in Nigeria where you can take the TOEFL test. These are Aba, Abuja, Asaba, Benin, Enugu, Jos, Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt. All test centers offer equal conditions for fair TOEFL examination and the same cost for the test. In 2017, the cost of TOEFL exam in Nigeria is $180. As you know there are two types of TOEFL testing. All test centers offer the online version of the exam, except Aba, where you can only take TOEFL paper-based test.

The closest date of TOEFL test is the 16th of September, 2017 in Jos city. The latest date that is open for registration is the 24th of February, 2018 in Port Harcourt city. Asaba and Lagos offer the most dates to pass TOEFL test, while Aba and Jos have do not have a lot of dates available. Keep in mind that there are no available dates for registration in Benin city yet. For more detailed information, please visit the official website of TOEFL test and find out the exact dates.

How to Register for the TOEFL iBT Test.

As you can see on the list given above, there are only a few cities in Nigeria that offer the opportunity to take TOEFL test. So before you plan to take the test, you need to make sure that TOEFL iBT test is offered in your city or in any city close to where you live.

You need to register online prior to the testing date, walk-in registration is not allowed. The test centers are well equipped and also suitable for disabled people to pass the test if there is such kind of need.

There are three ways to register for the TOEFL test. You can do it online, using your phone or by email. The online and phone methods of the registration are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note that only VISA cards are accepted in Nigeria for payment. Do not prolong the registration and payment processes as late registration will cost you an additional fee of $40. The registration closes 7 days before the test begins. If you choose to mail your document to the main TOEFL test office, be sure that the office received your documents 4 weeks prior to the test date.

Requirements of Registration.

Before you move to the registration part, you have to prepare all the documents needed. You will be required to provide identification (ID) information. Your ID should be original, valid, government-issued, with a recent photo on it. If you are under 15 years old, there should be at least one parent who accompanies you to enter the test center. Test takers are obliged to bring ID to enter the test center, otherwise, they will not be allowed to take TOEFL exam.

If you need to cancel your registration or reschedule it, you can do it 4 days before the test starts. If you do it later, then there will not be any refund. For example, if you want to do it online then visit official TOEFL iBT page and log into your personal account. There you can modify and change your test date.

TOEFL Tips for You.

To succeed on the exam, you need to work hard prior to the examination. As we know, every language requires a great effort from a student to get skilled in speaking, listening, and reading fluently. So here are some tips for you to study English without any efforts and do great when taking TOEFL test.

1. English Everywhere, English 24/7 – Make sure to use English every day for daily communication, find a friend to practice with and improve your speaking skills, which are essential for passing TOEFL test.

2. Write from scratch – The writing part is very important to work on since you will be required to write an essay during the examination. For this reason, you can make notes by yourself, write essay on different topics or find a pen-pal friend! Your goal is to build the correct grammar and sentences and use new words or expressions in your essays.

3. Read books, become a book – If you feel that your weak point is reading, then the best way to improve it – reading. It sounds simple as it should be. Just take some books in English and start reading. If you feel that books are boring, you can replace them with newspapers, magazines or maybe online blogs.

4. La-la-la.. listen! – Since the listening part is included in the test you need to prepare well to listen and comprehend different speakers. For this reason, listen to music, watch movies, and TV shows. You may also listen to the radio or podcasts in English. This way, you can learn more words, train your listening skills and learn to catch the most important phrases while listening.

As you can see, it is not so hard to prepare for the test and register. Make sure that you pay on time and do not miss registration deadline. Since the test’s fee is not cheap, make sure you prepare well enough to pass it successfully the first time.

The TOEFL test websites and other online resources provide a lot of helpful material for those who plan to pass TOEFL. You just have to believe in yourself and give it a try.

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