IIE/Latin America
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Testing
In testing, IIE functions as the Educational Testing Service's representative for the Republic of Mexico and provides information on the TOEFL and other examinations required for admission to U.S. higher education institutions such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
IIE also makes available to Mexican institutions the Institutional TOEFL Program (ITP) which gives students the opportunity to take an unofficial TOEFL at a lower fee. IIE provides test distribution and scoring services to Mexican institutions, which use the exam for their English evaluation purposes.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - www.toefl.org
The majority of U.S. universities require that students whose native language is not English take the TOEFL. Generally, a score of 550 to 600 (official paper and pencil TOEFL) or 213 - 250 (computer-based) are required for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States.
The TOEFL exam is administered on computer, Monday through Friday and on the second Saturday of each month at Sylvan Computer-Based Testing Centers located in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. The Institute of International Education (IIE) is the test administration site for the TOEFL in Mexico City. The exam costs $100 U.S. dollars and is valid for two years.
Students must register directly with Sylvan Learning Systems in the United States by postal mail, fax or telephone.
The official paper and pencil TOEFL will be administered on the following dates and in the following cities in Mexico during the 1999-2000 academic period. Please do not call the test centers to register for the test. Students MUST register directly with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States via postal mail using the forms contained in the paper and pencil registration bulletin. The cost of the paper-based exam is $75 dollars.
For further information on the paper and pencil or computer-based TOEFL, please consult the appropriate information bulletin. Changes to the bulletin are published in the TOEFL program Website.
GRE (Graduate Record Examination) - www.gre.org
Most of graduate programs, with the exception of medical, law and business administration programs, require that students take the GRE. This exam measures verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills.
The GRE is administered exclusively via computer at Sylvan Computer-Based Testing Centers located in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. Students can take the GRE Monday through Friday and on the second Saturday of each month. The Institute of International Education (IIE) is the test administration site for the GRE in Mexico City. The cost of the exam is $125 dollars and the test is valid for five years. Registration for the GRE must take place directly with Sylvan Learning Systems in the United States via postal mail, fax or telephone.
Please note that as of October 15, 1999, the essay section of the GRE will be administered as a separate exam (GRE Writing Assessment). This exam will be offered via computer and will have the same registration procedure as the general GRE. The cost is $60 dollars.
For further information, please consult the GRE information bulletin.
GRE Subject Tests - www.gre.org
Some graduate programs may require GRE Subject Tests in addition to the general GRE test. These exams measure achievement in a particular subject area and assume an extensive background in that discipline. Subject tests are given in 14 subject areas and are available only as paper-based exams and on the dates specified in the GRE bulletin.
For further information, please consult the GRE information bulletin.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) - www.gmat.org
This exam is required for admission to Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programs in the United States. The GMAT measures general verbal, mathematical and analytical skills, and requires students to develop two essays.
The exam is administered via computer Monday through Friday during the last three weeks of each month and on the second Saturday of each month via computer at Sylvan Computer-Based Testing Centers located in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. The Institute of International Education is the test administration site for the GMAT in Mexico City.
Students must register directly with Sylvan Learning Systems in the United States via postal mail, fax or telephone. The exam costs $220 dollars and is valid for five years.
For further information, please consult the GMAT bulletin.
SAT I : Reasoning Test and SAT II: Subject Tests (Scholastic Aptitude Tests) - www.collegeboard.org
The SAT I: Reasoning Test is required of students who wish to apply for admission to undergraduate programs in the United States. The exam measures verbal and mathematical abilities. Some universities require that students also take the SAT II: Subject Tests that test a student's knowledge of specific subject areas such as chemistry, physics or a foreign language.
The SAT I and the SAT II are administered in the paper and pencil format on the dates and at the locations listed in the SAT information bulletin and the SAT Website.
USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) - www.usmle.org
The USMLE is a single, three-step examination required for medical licensure in the United States. It provides authorities with a common evaluation system for individuals applying for medical licensure. Therefore, graduates of medical schools outside the United States are required to take this exam if they want to carry out a residency in the U.S.
The exam is administered via computer at Sylvan Computer-Based Testing centers in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey and it is necessary to register with Sylvan Learning Systems in the United States.
For further information, please consult the information bulletin or the USMLE Website.
GED TESTS (TESTS OF GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT) - www.prometric.com
The GED allows students to obtain the equivalent of a United States high school diploma. The exam consists of five sections: writing, mathematics, science, social sciences, literature and art.
The GED is administered via computer at Sylvan Computer-Based Testing Centers located in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. The Institute of International Education is the test administration site for the GED Tests in Mexico City.
Students must register directly with Sylvan Learning Systems in the United States via postal mail, fax or telephone.
Please consult the GED bulletin for further information.
Test Information Bulletins
For further information on any of the examinations mentioned in the previous sections, including test administration dates, registration procedures, testing locations, acceptable forms of payment, etc., please consult the appropriate test information bulletin.
Bulletins are available at the Institute of International Education during its office hours, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you do not reside in Mexico City or the metropolitan area, please visit one of the centers that provide information on U.S. education which are located in other parts of the Mexican Republic. Please consult the section: U.S. Education Information Centers.
Test preparation materials for the TOEFL, GRE, GMAT and SAT I are available for sale at the IIE office. Please call or visit the office to obtain the current prices.
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Londres 16, Second Floor
Colonia Juárez.
Mexico City 06600
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Public Office Hours:
10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Monday through Friday
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