Preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet Based Test (TOEFL IBT)

You are often required to have passed this test to study in academic contexts where English is the main language (exchange programmes, Master courses, and so on).

You obtain a number of points, which need to match the points required by your chosen institution.

Learning outcomes

Interact and defend one's point of view in various personal and academic contexts
Understand extended speech on various subjects provided the language is standard
Read extended texts in an academic context
Summarise information from different sources and media
Write a structured, extended, formal or argumentative text
Deal with basic intercultural differences
Develop independent learning strategies, especially those relevant to exams

This test shows your current level of English. The certificate you obtain has a limited validity (2 years).

►New: To allow students to sit the examination in December, te Centre de langues is offering a semi-intensive course in the Autumn semester (see below).

TOEFL semestre
Semi-intensive TOEFL (autumn)

TOEFL semestre

Practical information



Pre-registration dates and deadlines		All information

Required level	from B2	Level descriptor
Structure of the module (per week)	> Group	2 periods
	> Multimedia centre (EMA)*	1 period

Timetable	Fixed according to the availability of the participants	All information
Fees	Centre de langues courses are only for members of the UNIL community (with a few exceptions)	All information

Semi-intensive TOEFL (autumn)

To allow students to sit the examination in December, the Cdl is offering a semi-intensive course in the Autumn semester. It involves:

Group:
- 2 periods/week over 9 weeks, ending at the end of November (schedules will be fixed according to availbility)
- 6 periods on Saturday 10 October (9h00-15h00) - mandatory
12 free-access sessions at the multimedia centre during the 9-week course (several slots are available)

Do NOT sign up for this course if you cannot come on Saturday 15 October 2022 !

This course carries 3 credits, as long as you satisfy the same conditions as in a "normal" semester course (see >).

Practical information



Preinscription dates and deadlines		All information

Required level	from B2	Level descriptor
Structure of the module (per week)	> Group	2 periods/week during 9 weeks
	> Group	Saturday 16 October 2021 (9h00-15h00)
	> Multimedia centre (EMA)*	12 periods during the 9 weeks of the course

Timetable	Fixed according to the availability of the participants except for Saturday 16 October	All information
Fees	Centre de langues courses are only for members of the UNIL community (with a few exceptions)	All information

*When indicated, the multimedia space for independent learning (EMA) is an integrated part of the course. It can be “online inscription” or “free access” (details)

You need to pay to take this examination and to sign up yourself (external examination with no connection to the Cdl)