US College Entry Tests
TOEFL, PSAT and SAT

ISM is one of two test centers in Tanzania for the Paper-Based TOEFL test (the other is at IST in Dar es Salaam). This test is a Test of English as a Foreign Language and should be taken by any non-native English speaker wishing to study in North America. Universities or colleges in a few other countries may also require this test. Where?: Moshi Campus. Test Center: E222 When?: Saturday, 8 November 2008               Saturday, 9 May 2009 Cost?: US$150 Registration: To register online to take either the paper-based test (in Moshi) go to TOEFL Registration Online (you will need a credit card). If you are an ISM student and do not have access to a credit card, see the Head of Campus for help with online payment. Please register at least 6 weeks before the test date. Notes:Standby registration is NOT available for TOEFL tests. All candidates MUST bring their current passport to be admitted to the test; Tanzanian citizens may alternatively bring a driving license. No other form of identification is acceptable. TOEFL tests are currently available in two formats. A paper-based test will be available in Moshi in November 08 and May 09, or in Dar es Salaam in August, October, November 08 and January, May 09. Internet-based testing is available in Dar es Salaam, Nairobi or Thika on most weekdays. Further Information: Further information on the test, including sample test materials, is available on the TOEFL website. Practice for TOEFL is available by clicking here. The   TOEFL bulletin for 2007-08 is available for download in pdf format (1.7Mb) - at the time of writing the 2008-09 bulletin was not yet available.

SAT Reasoning Test The SAT Reasoning Test (previously called SAT 1) is a test of verbal and mathematical achievement and a satisfactory to good score on this test is required of all students planning to enter university or college in the United States. We would recommend any D1 student considering undertaking further education in North America to take this test in May of their D1 year and possibly again in October or November of their D2 year. Where?: Moshi Campus. Test Center: 77960 When?: Saturday, 1 November 2008               Saturday, 6 December 2008               Saturday, 6 June 2009 Cost?: US$71 High School Code: 643250 Registration: To register online, go to the SAT Registration Pages - you will need a credit card and, if you are an ISM student, must include your High School Code of 643250. If you are an ISM student and do not have access to a credit card, complete the registration form online and save your entry without entering a credit card. See the Head of Campus for help with online payment. Please register at least 8 weeks before the test date. Notes:It is possible for SAT candidates to register as standby candidates on the actual day of the test, but there is an additional fee of US$38 to be paid. Candidates must bring the required identification documents (an admission ticket and an acceptable photo ID), or they will not be admitted to the test. Further Information: Further information on SAT tests is available from the College Board website. Help with SAT preparation is available from the SAT Prep Center .

SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests (previously called SAT 2) are subject based and are generally required by the more competitive colleges and universities in the US. Students take tests in up to three subjects usually in the first term of their D2 year. Where?: Moshi Campus. Test Center: 77960 When?: Saturday, 1 November 2008               Saturday, 6 December 2008               Saturday, 6 June 2009 Cost?: US$46 plus subject fees varying between $9 and $20 per subject. High School Code: 643250 Registration: To register online, go to the SAT Registration Pages - you will need a credit card and, if you are an ISM student, must include your High School Code of 643250. If you are an ISM student and do not have access to a credit card, complete the registration form online and save your entry without entering a credit card. See the Head of Campus for help with online payment. Please register at least 8 weeks before the test date. Notes and Further Information: See the notes for the SAT Reasoning Test.

The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is designed to give students experience and practice at undertaking a test similar to the actual SAT Reasoning test (see below). We recommend that students in ISM who are considering the possibility of attending college or university in the United States or Canada take the test in their M5 year. Where?: Either Moshi or Arusha Campus When?: Wednesday, 15 October 2008 Cost?: US$13 + administrative costs - free to M5 students High School Code: 643250 (Moshi), 643251 (Arusha) Registration?: To register, please see the Head of Secondary (Arusha) or University/College Advisor (Moshi) Further Information: Further information and sample PSAT questions are available from the College Board website. The following leaflets may also help:   Preparing for the PSAT   PSAT - The Parent Perspective