English proficiency

- Documentation and testing

Students who need to document their English language proficiency may do so in a number of ways:

  • TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (either paper-based or internet-based)
  • IELTS: International English Language Testing System
  • Some educational institutions will grant a waiver (e.g. based on your upper secondary school grades in English)

TOEFL

Paper-based TOEFL (PBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language **

FEE

Trondheim (Center P180):
2011: August 13th, October 15th; November 12th
2012: January 14th, FRIDAY March 9th,  May 5th
Note:  The test in March will begin as usual at 9am. Be there by 8:15.

 
There are a limited number of standby places for those who were not able to register fr the TOEFL. Additional information on stand-by testing is given below.

NB!! There will be NO STANDBY TESTING FOR THE MARCH 2012 test

Register for the TOEFL PBT on-line: http://www.ets.org/toefl/pbt/about/bulletin/

Testing location:
August 13, 2011: The test will be given in S5, located in the CENTRAL BLDG.  Click HERE for a map
 
October 15, 2011: Test will be given in S2, Sentral Bldg 1. The auditorium is located on STRIPA, which is the corridor connecting Sentral Building 1 and 2. The doors to the Sentral Bldg should be unlocked after 730. If not call: 918-97-373. Signs to S2 will be posted! Click HERE for a map
 

All other dates: Main Adminstration Bldg: H3, Gløshaugen

NTNU, Gløshaugen campus,
Map: http://www.ntnu.no/kart/no/gloshaugen.html
 

ca. USD
160

The PBT is also given in Flekke. Internet-based test given in Drammen (see below).
Please check www.toefl.org for dates and other locations.

 

** Results available 6 weeks after testing.

 

Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language

FEE

Internet-based TOEFL is available in Norway (Drammen). Tests are typically given 2-3 times a month at the Kompetnasehuset IMENTENORGE . (Address: Tollbugate 27, Drammen)

Register on-line to see test dates and other possible testing locations.

Results available on-line approximately 2 weeks after testing

Test takers with Disabilities and Health Related Issues:
Please see: http://www.ets.org/toefl/pbt/register/disabilities/

ca.

USD 250

 

Notes concerning the TOEFL test:

In addition to the required photo bearing identification, each candidate must also present a completed Photo File Record (PFR) on test day. The PFR must match the candidate's official identification document, must be signed, and must have a recent photo of the examinee attached. Laminated copies or photocopies of photographs are NOT acceptable.

 

The PFR is part of the admission ticket. An examinee who does not receive an admission ticket or is taking the test stand-by must bring a photo to attach to the PFR on test day. The Supervisor must provide the examinee with a blank PFR form to complete. Examinees who report to the center without proper identification, and/or photo are NOT allowed to sit for the exam!!!

 

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: Bank cards will not be accepted as ID. Please bring a passport or driver's license. Additional information on ID requirements is available in the TOEFL bulletin.
  • STAND-BY TESTING now permitted in Trondheim. Please write your name on the stand-by list at the test center. (see above for location). The list will be available from approximately 7:45 on the day of the test. (NOTE: IF the test is given in March 2012 the list will be posted at 15:00.) You must bring a registration form for the PAPER BASED TOEFL, ID and a passport photo with you. The registration form is in the TOEFL bulletin, available on-line at http://www.ets.org/toefl/pbt/about/bulletin/ or in thewaiting room of the  Office of International Relations , NTNU.

  • NB!! There will be NO STANDBY TESTING FOR THE MARCH 2012 test

  • Read the TOEFL test bulletin!  

    Remember to bring:
    • Registration form or admission ticket/photo file record
      (Photo file records are available at the test center on the day of test.)
    • Recent photo (laminated copies, photo copies or scanned copies will NOT be accepted). Without a photo you will NOT BE ALLOWED TO TEST.
    • List of institution codes where you would like results sent
    • ID (Passport), HB (number 2) pencils, eraser
  • Inquiries about results: http://www.toefl.org/ ; +1 (609) 771-7100

IELTS

IELTS - International English Language Testing Service *
REGISTRATION also on www.ielts.org

Fee

Trondheim: 29 October 2011
Register on-line: http://www.futrondelag.no/ ( search for "IELTS")
Contact: Laila Nordli eller Anacleta V. Andersen tel. 73 89 08 60

NOK
2200

Bergen: Folkeuniversitetet Bergen (Jonas Reins gt 4, 5008 Bergen)
Registration: see www.ielts.org eller link under
Information: http://www.fuhordaland.no/default.asp?avd=110&nyh=2980
Contact: Paul Holden tel. 55 55 36 19

NOK
2000

Oslo: Folkeuniversitetet i Oslo
Register on-line: www.ielts.org eller www.fu.oslo.no (search for "IELTS")
Contact: tel. 22 47 60 00; info@fu.oslo.no

NOK
2000

* Results available ~ 2 weeks after testing.

NOTE: Studentes seeking a DEGREE in the U.S.A: may need to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). The paper-based GRE (general and subject tests) are given in Trondheim. Additional information and registration at www.gre.org

 last updated: 17 December 2011


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