GRE
The Graduate Record Examination score is an important factor in graduate school admissions decisions. The GRE has two parts: the general test and the subject tests. Some program will ask you to sit the general test as well as a GRE subject test.
Fee: $149.80 U.S.*
To register . . .
You may register online -- GRE -- or by calling the
Division of Lifelong Learning at (709) 737-3400.
PRAXIS
The Praxis series is a program that provides test and other services for states to use as a part of their teacher licensing and certification process.Fee:
One test - $85
Two tests - $110
Three tests - $135
Combined PPST - $120
To register, call:
Toll free: 1-800-853-6773
Locally: (709) 737-3400
TOEFL iBT
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Most people who take the TOEFL iBT exam, are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL iBT scores to evaluate English proficiency.
Fee: $150 U.S.* (effective July 1, 2005)
To register . . .
You may register online -- TOEFL -- or by calling the
Division of Lifelong Learning at (709) 737-3400.
* Canadian equivalencies are calculated using
the Bank of
Canada's current day's rates.
Industry-sponsored Tests/Assessments/Certifications
Thomson Prometric*
1. Go to www.prometric.com.
2. Go to the "For Test Takers" area.
3. Click on the "Area of Study" drop-down menu.
4. Choose Academic, Professional Licensure and Certification.
5. Scroll through to review the different examinations.
* Testing-centre support for this service will not be available until mid-February of 2007.
DRAKE
Register for your certification
through the organization sponsoring the assessment; e.g.,
Software Engineering Institute.
Once registered you'll receive an e-mail confirmation, which
will include the HOST Location (St. John's) contact
information. You can then call the HOST Location to schedule
a time and date for your test session.
