Language Testing

PTESOL (Proficiency Test of English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a TOEFL® prediction test and a computer-based test instrument used to evaluate the English proficiency of non-native speakers in academic contexts. Three language skills and knowledge areas are tested in this test, namely:

• Listening skills: This part measures the test taker’s ability to understand English speech used in academic setting, such as academic discussions, class conversations and campus life in general.
• Structure and grammar: This part measures the test taker’s ability to understand and determine accurate use of grammar and structure in standard written English.
• Reading skills: This part measures the test taker’s ability to read and understand English texts and vocabulary contextually in the text provided.

PTESOL certificate can be (and has been) used for different purposes, such as:

1. Placement test for participants of an English language training program in UPI Language Center;
2. To monitor the progress of participants taking part in an English language training program in UPI Language Center (progress test);
3. Exiting test for students of all levels (bachelor, master’s, and doctoral) of UPI.
4. Selection test requirement for applicants of civil service.
5. Further study admission requirement.
6. Serdos (Sertifikasi Dosen)

UPI Language Center offers PTESOL testing service to all members of UPI academic staff and the general public. PTESOL testing can be conducted at UPI Language Center’s test laboratory (CBT mode) or, upon request, on site at the premises of a collaborating school or institution (paper-and ­pencil mode).

PTESOL CONVERTED SCORE RANGES

TOEP (Test of English Proficiency) is a multimedia, internet-based English proficiency test. The test measures the participant’s English proficiency indicated by the test score of between O (a non user) to 100 (a highly proficient user of English). TOEP accurately measures the level of English proficiency, particularly that of receptive skills of listening and reading. Productive skills test service (speaking and writing) is available upon request.

The TOEP test package consists of two parts:

1. Listening (50 items) is given to measure the participant’s skills in understanding spoken texts of various topics in academic and social life.
2. Reading (50 items) is given to measure the participant’s skills in understanding written texts of various topics in academic and social life.

The overall duration of the test is between 105 -110 minutes, with 45 -50 allocated for the Listening part and 60 minutes for the Reading part.

Further information about TOEP can be obtained at PLTI official website: https://plti.co.id

TOEP registration can be obtained here.

TOEP and TPDA converted score ranges can be downloaded here.

TPDA (Tes Potensi Dasar Akademik), previously known as TKDA (Tes Kemampuan Dasar Akademik) is a test that measures an individual’s cognitive abilities needed to complete his/her and thrive in college or university studies. The 160 item test consists of Verbal, Numerical, and Figural parts given in 8 sub-tests. The Verbal part consists of Analogy, Logical Reasoning, and Analytical Reasoning. The Numerical Part consists of Arithmetic, Number Series, and Word Problem. The Figural Part consists of Figure Analysis and Synthesis and Spatial Reasoning. Score is reported in CEEB standard in the range of 200-800.

TPDA is the fist large-scale, computer-based cognitive ability test in Indonesia. To date, more that 50,000 people have taken this test. Developed with the newest standard of test development and usage of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), American Psychological Association (APA), and National Committee on Me assurement in Education (N CME ) and continuously researched and developed by a solid psychometric team, TPDA is currently is used as an authorized test for lecturer certification program (serdos) by the Ministry of Research and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia.

Further information about TPDA can be obtained at PLTI official website: https://plti.co.id

TPDA registration can be obtained here.

TOEP and TPDA converted score ranges can be downloaded here.