Our Tests
TOFAS is designed to help educators, parents, and students by measuring Fundamental Academic Skills, the building blocks of learning. The tests yield valuable insight into a student’s academic skills and – because they are taken online around the world – provide the basis for global ranking.
TOFAS: A Basic Overview
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Easy to Take
The tests are taken online through a browser. After registering, all that’s needed is a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone; internet access; and an email address.
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Measures FAS
A successful education – and a successful future – is built on Fundamental Academic Skills. Currently, TOFAS offers tests for two: calculation, and programming.
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Multiple Levels
Each TOFAS subject is offered on multiple levels in order for the ideal individual assessment to be made.
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Multiple Languages
TOFAS is available in a range of languages, allowing test takers to choose the one best suited to them.
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Student Growth
TOFAS makes educators more aware of their students’ needs – and allows parents to provide the ideal educational support – facilitating both academic and personal growth.
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Global Ranking
Classroom evaluation does not allow a global ranking; however, because TOFAS is taken around the world, a student’s performance – and school curricula – can be seen from a global perspective.
The Importance of FAS
Fundamental Academic Skills (FAS) are the basic skills required to do well in school. Mastering FAS enables students to achieve their full academic potential and, ultimately, a highly successful future.
TOFAS currently focuses on two FAS: calculation, and programmming.
Test Subjects
Calculation
Calculation is a Fundamental Academic Skill that is necessary throughout the world. This test assesses the retention of basic units generally studied in elementary and junior high school. There are six test levels.
Exam duration:
40 minutes
Question format:
Multiple choice
Test available in the following languages:
English, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Burmese, Arabic, Cantonese, Spanish
Required items:
You will need a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone; an internet connection; and e-mail with examination information.
Results:
Results will be sent by e-mail two or more weeks after the test date and can be viewed online.
A digital certificate will be issued to applicants who score 80% or higher.
Available Levels:
- Level 6: Approximately 9th grade
- Level 5: Approximately 8th grade
- Level 4: Approximately 7th grade
- Level 3: Approximately 6th grade
- Level 2: Approximately 4th grade
- Level 1: Approximately 2nd grade
Recommended technical requirements for PC:
- Windows: 7, 8.1, 10, 11 (Compatible with the latest versions of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge)
- MacOS: Compliant with Apple OS support (Compatible with the latest versions of the following browsers: Safari, Google Chrome)
Recommended technical requirements for tablet:
- Android: OS 8.0 or higher (Compatible with the latest versions of the following browsers: Google Chrome)
- iOS, iPadOS (Compatible with the latest versions of the following browsers: Safari)
Computer Programming
The need for programming is increasing worldwide – so much so that it is now considered a Fundamental Academic Skill. This test provides evaluation and systematic analysis of one’s grasp of programming concepts such as sequential processing, conditional branching, repetition, and variables.
Exam duration:
40 minutes
Question format:
Multiple choice
Programming Language:
In-house developed visual programming language Qureo
Test available in the following languages:
English
Required items:
You will need a computer, or laptop; an internet connection; and an email address.
Results:
Results will be sent by e-mail two or more weeks after the test date and can be viewed online.
A digital certificate will be issued to applicants who score 60% or higher.
Available Levels:
- Level 2: Inequality sign, coordinates, random numbers
- Level 1: Sequential processing, conditional branching, repetition, parallel processing, angle
Recommended technical requirements for PC:
- Windows: 7, 8.1, 10, 11 (Compatible with the latest versions of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge)
- MacOS: Compliant with Apple OS support (Compatible with the latest versions of the following browsers: Safari, Google Chrome)
Recommended technical requirements for tablet:
- Android: OS 8.0 or higher (Compatible with the latest versions of the following browsers: Google Chrome)
- iOS, iPadOS (Compatible with the latest versions of the following browsers: Safari)
How to Get Started
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