Computer Based Testing

Microsoft Office Specialist certification is a performance-based certification that validates user's skills with the Microsoft Office suite of applications. It is a global standard for desktop productivity and provides proof that the user has increased their productivity by fully utilizing the functionality of Microsoft Office applications.

Available tests include:

• Word 2003
• Word 2003 Expert
• Excel 2003
• Excel 2003 Expert
• Access 2003
• PowerPoint 2003
• Outlook 2003

Certification can be achieved at three levels: Proficiency, Expert, and Master and is available through Certiport. Visit Microsoft's Microsoft Office Specialist website for more information.

The PRAXIS I CPPST is offered on computer, Monday - Saturday, except during national and MU holidays. Morning sessions begin at 9:00 AM and afternoon sessions begin at 1:00 PM. In addition, a session is also offered on Tuesday evenings at 5:00 PM. Examinees may register for the test over the phone with a valid credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express), with an ETS-issued voucher, or in person with a personal check or money order written to ETS. Registration for the PRAXIS I CPPST is based on availability. Call (573) 884-0911 to register or for more information.

The Computerized PPST in Reading, Mathematics and Writing is also offered as a combined test that will be delivered as a single testing session.  The combined test will consist of four separately timed sections: Reading, Mathematics, multiple-choice Writing and essay Writing.  There will be an optional 15 minute break between the Mathematics and Writing Sections of the test.  Individual scores will be reported for Reading, Mathematics and Writing. 

The testing session for each Computerized PPST is 2 hours long and 4 ½ hours for the combined test (to allow time for tutorials and the collection of background information, the length and testing time for each section is the same as the individual tests).

One test: $80
Two tests: $120
Three tests: $160
PPST Combined Test: $130
Prices subject to change.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.

A new, Internet-based version of the TOEFL test will be phased in beginning September 2005.  To find out when the test will be available in your country, visit www.ets.or/toefl/nextgen/timeline.html  The TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication:  speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success.

To succeed academically in English-speaking colleges and universities, students need to be able to combine their language skills in the classroom.  Integrated questions, or "tasks," in the new test will help learners build the skills and confidence needed to communicate effectively in the academic environments they plan to enter.  The new integrated tasks will ask test takers to

• Read, listen, and then speak in response to a question
• Listen and then speak in response to a question
• Read, listen, and then write in response to a question

The new test is about 4 hours long.  The new scores will be reported online.  Test takers will be able to view scores online 15 business days after the test, as well as receive a copy of their score report by mail.

You must contact the ETS Test Security Office before scheduling an appointment or registering for the test if you are a refugee, an immigrant or registered resident alien, on active military service outside your own country and do not have a passport, or unable to meet the specified identification requirements for any other reason.

You can reach the Test Security Office by phone at
(609) 406-5430, by fax at (609) 406-9709,
or by e-mail at TSReturns@ets.org.