TORFL

TORFL

The TORFL or Test of Russian as a Foreign Language is a language qualification that has been run in the Russian Federation since its inception in 1995. Similar in concept to other major international examinations, the TORFL is used to determine the test-takers current language skills and abilities with regard to his or her present knowledge of the Russian language.

At present, there are six test levels in the TORFL testing system. Each level has been designed to conform to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The TORFL testing system is also recognized by ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe).

TORFL Test / Level CEFR Equivalency Purpose of Examination TORFL / elementary А1 - TORFL / Basic А2 necessary to apply for Russian citizenship TORFL - 1 / Intermediate B1 necessary to enroll in a Russian university as an undergraduate TORFL - 2 / Advanced B2 necessary to enter graduate studies as a non-humanities major in Russia TORFL - 3 / Proficiency C1 necessary to enter graduate studies as a humanities major in Russia TORFL - 4 / Fluency C2 necessary to work as a philologist and a teacher of Russian as a Foreign language

TORFL Preparation

Language Link offers a number of TORFL preparation courses designed to meet the needs and schedules of most students wishing to prepare for a TORFL examination. At present, Language Link offers preparation courses for the following TORFL levels:

• Basic Level
• Level-1
• Level-2
• Level-3

Preparation courses for the TORFL vary in length from 2 months to 8 months in accordance with the needs of our students and the number of hours per week that they can commit to study. Long term preparation courses start in September and run for 8 months. Short-term preparation courses start up at various times throughout the year.

In addition to exam preparation, Language Link also offers individual consultation and mock exam testing to prospective TORFL test-takers who have not attended long-term courses. Consultations, mock exams and the TORFL examinations themselves are held at Language Link's Central School conveniently located two minutes from both Novoslobodskaya and Mendeleevskaya metro stations.

TORFL Examination Centre

Those wishing to take a TORFL examination may do so at Language Link's International Examination centre. As a fully authorized TORFL Examination Centre, Language Link's professional staff and teachers are able to administer and grade TORFL examinations as well as issue TORFL certificates at our Central School located just behind Mendeleevskaya metro station and two minutes from Novoslobodskaya metro station.

TORFL Assessment Test Schedule & Cost

Dates Times Events 21 - 25 March 2011 10 am - 7 pm TORFL Exam Registration 30 March 10 am TORFL  Citizenship Exam 10 - 20 May 2011 10 am - 7 pm TORFL Exam Registration 25 May 2011 10 am TORFL -1(B1) 26 May 2011 10 am TORFL-2(A1) 30 May – 3 June 2011 10 am TORFL Exam Registration 8 June 2011 10 am TORFL -1(B1) 9 June 2011 10 am TORFL-2(A1)

The total cost of the TORFL - 1 Intermediate exam is 5330 RUB, TORFL – 2 Upper-Intermediate exam is 5740 RUB.

For more information about the TORFL - 1 Intermediate exam, please contact Language Link on 258-08-04 or email mfinashina@llink.ru.