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Graduate Record Examination, is a four hour computer Adaptive test, a test of verbal reasoning, analytical writing and quantitative skill. It’s required to get admission in graduate level of Science and Technology and Arts (i.e MS, MA, ME and Ph.D. A Vast majority of good grad school require either GRE for graduate admission. A good GRE score substantially boosts your chances of getting awards and assistantships. A good GRE score substantially boosts your chances of getting your visa.

GRE is highly recommended for prospective graduate in the following fields.

• Liberal arts
• Natural sciences
• Engineering

Section	Time allowed	Description
	Variable	Tutorial
1	.30 minutes	Verbal ability 6 sentence completion questions 7 analogy questions 8 reading comprehension questions 9 antonym question
2	45 minutes	Quantitative ability 14 quantitative comparison questions 10 discrete quantitative (standard multiple choice) questions 4 data interpretation questions (tables/graphs)
		10-minutes break
3	75 minutes	Analytical writing: 1 essay giving one’s perspective on an issue Analytical writing: 1 essay analyzing an argument.

Total testing time: 2 hrs 30 minutes

Registration Process 

GRE registration is made with online applications through www.ets.org/gre   Pay with a credit/debit card: American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, or Visa®. Or Himalayan Bank, Nabil Bank etc. with student’s profile and identification (PP, Citizenship etc) certificates. The registration fee is 170 US $ + NRs 500 bank charge. 

GRE Rotational Module implemented at Earth Vision

ø      Module 1
•      Week 1 analogy
ø      Module 2
        •       Week 2 sentence completion
ø      Module 3

• Week 3 antonym

ø      Module 4

• Week 4 critical reading
• Week 5 critical reading

ø      Module 5

• Week 6 analysis is an argument
• Week 7 analysis is an argument

ø      Module 6

• Week 8 analysis is an issue

ø      GRE quantitative section is based upon Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry.

GRE full score is 1600

• Verbal section -200-800
• Quantitative section -200-800
• Essay writing -0-6
• Above 1100 for good scholarship.

Class duration, Time & Day

• Class duration is 8 weeks
• Monday to Friday theory class (2 hours)
• Sunday (weekly test) 3 hours

Course Fee: NRs 12,000 (5% discount will be provided for the full payment in advance)
GRE validity: 5 years
Information Resource: www.gre.org            www.ets.org/gre

  Test Center: American Center , Gyaneshwor
GRE Subject Tests

In addition to the GRE General Test, some graduate programs in the US may require you to take a GRE Subject Test. These Tests are designed to test your knowledge in a specific subject area. The GRE Subject Tests are offered in 8 subjects only. If you plan to study one of these subjects at the graduate level, you should consider taking the corresponding subject Test.

1. Biochemistry, Cell and molecular Biology
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Computer Science
5. Leterature in English
6. Mathematics
7. Physics
8. Psychology

Test Scores
Test Takers receive a single score ranging from 200-900.

Score Reports
When you register for the GRE Subject Test, you may identify up to four schools that should receive official score reports on your behalf. These scores are included in the Test fee. A student copy of the score report is sent to you separately.

Score Validity:
GRE Subject Test scores are valid for 5 years

Test Format: Paper-based
Test Dates: Offered in November and April every year
Test Center: St.Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel, Kathamndu
Test Fee: US$:  170.0

Information Resource: www.ets.org/gre

Introduction

Scholastic Aptitude Test is a test of verbal and mathematical reasoning. It’s still going to get you into great schools with ‘SCHOLARSHIP’. It’s not difficult it’s just based to a greater extent on your analytical skill than TOEFL or IELTS.

Types: There are three types of SAT; SAT I, SAT II and New SAT

SAT I – Reasoning Test

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) is a reasoning and Intelligence Test which focuses on Verbal (English) and Quantitative (Mathematics). SAT I Score helps the students to compare reasoning abilities and academic strength which will help students in deciding whether they need to take an additional course or do more independent studying to succeed in US Colleges and Universities. Students us the SAT I score to apply for scholarships in US Colleges and Universities. Most undergraduate Programs require minimum score of 1800 for the Scholarships.

SAT full score is 2400
Critical Reading : 200-800
Writing : 200-800
Math :200-800
Writing -3 sections (Total 49 multiple choice questions +1 written essay)
Essay section -25 minute for 1 essay
Improving sentence, improving paragraphs and identifying sentence errors 25 minute for 35 questions.
Improving sentence 10 minute for 14 questions.
Critical Reading– 3 sections (total -67 questions; 19 sentence completions and 48 Passage-based questions)
Sentence completions and passage based question -25 minute for -24 questions
Sentence completions and passage based question -25 minute for –24 questions
Sentence completions and passage based question -20 minute for -19 questions
Mathematical reasoning – 3 sections (total-54 questions; 44 multiple-choice questions and 10 student- produced response questions)
25 minute for 20 questions
25 minute for 18 questions
20 minute for 16 questions
Total testing time: 3 hours, 45 minutes

Registration Process: SAT registration is made with online applications through www.collegeboard.com Pay with a credit/debit card: American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, or Visa®. Or Himalayan Bank, Nabil Bank etc. with student’s profile and identification (PP, Citizenship etc) certificates. The registration fee is 63.5 US $ + NRs 500 bank charge for SAT I.

SAT Rotational Module implemented for Instruction at Earth Vision
ø Module 1:Week 1 Critical reading ,Week 2 Critical reading ,Week 3 Critical reading
ø Module 2 :Week 4 Sentence completions
ø Module 3:Week 5 Multiple choice writing ,Week 6 Multiple choice writing ,Week 7 Multiple choice writing
ø Module 4:Week 8 Essay writing

Class duration, Time & Day: 8 weeks (Daily 2 hrs Class from Monday to Friday and 3 hours Test on every Sunday)
Course Fee: NRs 14500.0 (51% discount will be provided for all students and plus 5% Discount will be provided for the full payment in advance at the time of admission
SAT validity: 5 years. Test Format: Paper-based
Test Dates: Offered in January, May, June, October, November, and December each year.
Score Reports: When you register for the SAT I, you may identify upto four schools that should receive official score reports on your behalf. These scores are included in the Test Fee. A student copy of the score report is sent to you separately.
Test Center : Lincoln School, Rabi Bhawan and St. Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel
Information resources: www.collegeboard.com
SAT II- Subject Tests

Introduction

The SAT II is Subject Tests are one hour tests which measure a student’s knowledge of a particular academic subject in high school and the ability to use that knowledge. It is primarily a multiple- choice test in specific subjects, such as English, History, Social Science, Mathematics and others. Usually only the most competitive undergraduate schools require scores from the SAT II. Students normally select three tests (one hour each) in one sitting. Subject test are offered in the following areas.
1)Literature
2) US History
3) Word History
4) Math Level 1
5) Math Level 2
6) Biology( Ecological/Molecular)
7) Chemistry
8) Physics
9) Chinese with Listening
10) French
11) French with Listening
12) German
13) German with Listening
14) Spanish
15) Spanish with Listening
16) Modern Hebrew
17) Italian
18) Latin
19) Japanese with Writing
20) Korean with Listening

While you are free to choose any three tests you wish, some colleges may identify at least one or more subject Tests that you should take. The SAT I and SAT II can not be taken on the same test date.

Test Scores: Each subject Test score is reported on a scale of 200-800
Score Reports: When you register for the SAT II, you may identify up to four schools that should receive official score reports on your behalf. These scores are included in the test fee. A student copy of the score report is sent to you separately.
Score validity: 5 years
Test Format: Paper-based
Test Dates: Most SAT Subject Tests are offered in January, May, June, October, November, and December. The language tests however are not offered frequently.
Test Fee: US$ 64; includes three regular subject tests. The fee is higher if you register for any of the language with listening tests.
Registration Process: same as SAT I
Test centers: same as SAT I
Information Resource: www.collegeboard.com

The New SAT

The new SAT is a Test of Mathematical and Verbal Reasoning, which is an entry and scholarship requirement in the most of best and highly ranked institutions in the USA . The New SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800 (for Math, Reading and Writing) amounting to a total score of 2400 and typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. The essay which is graded by two examiners is scored on a scale of 1-6(low to high). The New SAT comprises 4 sections; Critical Reading /Verbal Section, Writing, Essay writing and Mathematics. The Test format is paper based and the scores are valid for Maximum 5 years.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English proficiency Test which examines students’ proficiency in the four skills of English Language i.e Listening, Reading , Writing and Speaking with a band score of 1 to 9 for each individual section. IELTS Score is required for Admission in the Colleges and Universities of UK, Australia , New Zealand , Canada , Denmark etc.  Score is also required for Immigration and Work Permit in these Countries. IELTS is formulated by UCLES ( University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate ) and conducted by the British Council and Idp Australia . We provide 6 weeks long IETLS preparation with expert Instructors and up- to- date study materials and online study resources. Before joining the IELTS preparation, we take general English   Test.  If the students are found weak in English, we recommend them supportive English Courses at first   to prepare them for obtaining the high IELTS band Score.

Types of IELTS: IELTS are of two types; Academic IELTS and General IELTS. IELTS required for admission and further study is called Academic IELTS and IELTS required for immigration and training requirement is called General IELTS. 

IELTS Sections and Score Ranges

Section	Score Ranges
Listening Comprehension	0-9
Reading Comprehension	0-9
Writing	0-9
Speaking	0-9

 

Brand Score: 0-9      Note: Score valid maximum for two years and the Test Timing is 2.45 hrs.

IELTS Listening: Listening comprehension is the first section of the IELTS. It has a total 40-42 question divided into 4 sections. In each section, you hear a different talk or conversation a topic of general interest.
IELTS Reading : Reading comprehension is the second section the IELTS. It has a total of 40-42 questions from 3 passages. Reading comprehension is widely perceived as the most difficult section of IELTS. 

IELTS Writing: There are two tasks of the IELTS writing Task.1 and Task 2. Task 1 is a graphic representation which you are required to describe. You are given 20 minutes to complete this task. Task 2 is a typical essay that may be based on an argument or a discussion. You are given 40 minutes to complete this task  

IELTS Speaking: The last section of the IELTS (usually not conducted so the same time day as the rest of the section) is the speaking section. In this section, you are required to speak to an IELTS examiner for 10-12 minutes. You will require answering questions about yourself. And speak for about 2 minutes on a given topic and reply to question at length on the same topic. 

Registration Process: IELTS Registration can be done from British Council and idp Australia . You can fill up the IELTS Registration Form at Earth Vision with Registration Fee NRs 12,000.0,2 PP size photographs and a passport copy. We will submit your Registration Form to British Council or idp Australia . Our service is free of Cost.   

IELTS Rotational Module implemented for IELTS Instruction at Earth Vision
ø      Module 1:Week 1- Reading comprehension  and Week 2- Reading comprehension
ø      Module 2:Week 3- Listening comprehension
ø      Module 3:Week 4- Writing Task 1and Week 5-Writing Task 2
ø      Module 4:Week 6- Speaking

Course Duration: 6 weeks (Monday to Friday – 1 hour Theory class) and 2.5 hours Weekly Test on every Sunday.Course Fee: NRs 8500.0 (51% discount for all students and plus 5% discount will be provided for the full payment in advance at the time of admission)

IELTS Information Resources:www.ielts.org, ,     www.britishcouncil.org,   and

Introduction: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is the test to examine the English Proficiency of the students whose first or native language is not English. It’s an entry level criterion in colleges and universities in several countries chiefly amongst which is the United States .

 Types of TOEFL: a) CBT (Computer Based Test) b) PBT (Paper Based Test) c) iBT (Internet Based Test)

CBT-TOEFL and PBT- TOEFL assess only 3 Basic Language Skills Listening, Reading and Writing whereas iBT-TOEFL assesses four basic Language Skills: Listening, Reading , Writing and Speaking

iBT Introduction :In 2005, ETS introduced a next generation TOEFL test. It is an internet based test (iBT) that is delivered in secure testing centre around the world. The new TOEFL iBT test had been phased in starting September 2005. It was offered first in the United State in September 2005; and in Canada , France , Germany and Italy in October 2005. It has been introduced in the rest of the world from 2006. To find out when it will be available in any country, check atwww.ets.org/toefl/nextgen/timeline.html

It consists four sections

Test section	Number of questions	Timing
Reading	3-5 passages, 12-14 questions each.	60-100 minutes
Listening	4-6 lectures, 6 questions each 2-3 conversation, 5 questions each	60-90 minutes
Break		10 minutes
Speaking	6 tasks : 2 independent and 4 integrated	20 minutes
Writing	1 integrated task 1 independent task	20 minutes 30 minutes

 Internet-based Test

Section	Score Range
Listening	30
Reading	30
Writing	30
Speaking	30
Total	120

Registration Process: TOEFL registration is made with online applications through www.ets.org/toefl/nextgen  Pay with a credit/debit card: American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, or Visa®. Or Himalayan Bank, Nabil Bank, Investment Bank etc. with student’s profile and identification (PP, Citizenship etc) certificates. The registration fee is 140 US $ + NRs 500 bank charge.

iBt rotational module implemented for Instruction at Earth Vision 

ø      Module 1:Week 1 reading and Week 2 reading
ø      Module 2:Week 3 listening and Week 4 listening
ø      Module 3 :Week 5 independent writing and Week 6 integrated writing
ø      Module 4:Week 7 speaking independent and Week 8 speaking

Class duration Time& Day: Class duration is 8 weeks. (Monday to Friday 1 hour theory class and 4 hours Weekly test on every Sunday) 

Course Fee: NRs 9500 (51% discount will be provided for all students and 5% plus discount will be provided for the full payment in advance)
Information Resource::www.ets.org/toefl/nextgen

iBT Test Centre: American Centre, Gyaneshwor and many other ETS Authorized Institutions in Nepal 

 We recommend one of the following TOEFL books to our students
A) Cliff’s TOEFL
B) Cambridge TOEFL
c) Princeton TOEFL
D) Baryon’s TOEFL
E) Power Rep ‘ETS’ Course
F) Arco Rep etc.
Students must take the Placement Test before joining the class. If the students get failed in the placement Test, we will help them to find a suitable English class which makes them eligible to join TOEFL preparation package.