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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> </head> <body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue style='tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=WordSection1> <div align=center> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;border:outset 1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt 5.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center'><a name=top></a><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>COPE Testing Ltd. 7B Pleasant Boulevard, Box 957, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1K2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <h1 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:36.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>English Language Diagnosis and Assessment (ELDA)</span><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h1 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:36.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>COPE 2012</span><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h1 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:36.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Express</span><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h3 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Test Description and Policies<o:p></o:p></span></h3> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE) comprises a series of <span class=GramE>tests which</span> are described below. These tests are designed to assess your level of proficiency in the English language in order to demonstrate that achievement level to universities where the language of instruction is English. The <span class=GramE>COPE<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>is</span> currently accepted by the University of Toronto for graduate and undergraduate admission consideration. Transcripts can also be provided to other universities. <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <span style='mso-tab-count:2'>                      </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellpadding=0 width="98%" style='width:98.98%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Quick Links for Frequently Asked Questions:</span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#1">What are ELDA/COPE, ELDA/TOP, <span class=GramE>ELDA</span>/TOW?</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#2">What is the format of each test?</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#3">How do I prepare for ELDA/COPE, ELDA/TOP, <span class=GramE>ELDA</span>/TOW?</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#4">Who accepts these tests?</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#5">How do I register?</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#6">When do I get a receipt?</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#7">When do I get my results?</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>What do the results mean? Choose: <a href="#8a">COPE</a>, <a href="#8b">TOP</a> or <a href="#8c">TOW</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/Transcript.htm">How do I get extra transcripts?<span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></a></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#9">What happens at the tests?</a></span> </p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#10">Special advice &amp; warnings</a></span><br> &nbsp;</p> </td> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>There are no further COPE, TOP or TOW tests in 2012. The next tests will take place in February 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="Marks.htm">Marks for May 5, 2012</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The tests take place at the <span class=SpellE>Bahen</span> Centre at 40 St. George Street at the downtown University of Toronto campus. There is no COPE office at the <span class=SpellE>Bahen</span> Centre.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.osm.utoronto.ca/map/">The University of Toronto campus map</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Please read the following policy statements before contacting us. We will not respond to questions answered here.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Also, use the links on the left to read our explanations and instructions. We will not explain these to you in individual emails.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Transcript request forms can take us two weeks to process. We cannot answer questions on behalf of the receiving department or institution.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You cannot transfer your application to anyone else and you cannot request a refund. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>We cannot combine COPE and TOW scores into one transcript. However, Admissions will take both results into account.</span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td> </tr> </table> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Frequently used forms:</span></u></b></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/register.htm">COPE Online Registration</a></span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/towregister.htm">TOP/TOW Online Registration</a></span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/Transfer.htm">Transfer Form</a></span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/Rescore.htm">Rescore/Recheck Form</a></span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/Transcript.htm">Extra Transcripts</a></span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/IDpage.htm">Identification Statement</a></span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><br> &nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><a name=1></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1.&nbsp; What are ELDA/COPE, ELDA/TOP, <span class=GramE>ELDA</span>/TOW?</span></b><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ENGLISH LANGUAGE DIAGNOSIS &amp; ASSESSMENT (ELDA) is the name of a group of ESL experts who develop and administer English Proficiency tests. The <span class=GramE>results of these tests are currently accepted by the University of Toronto for graduate and undergraduate admission consideration</span>.&nbsp; Transcripts can be sent to other institutions on request. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#COPE">The ELDA Certificate of Proficiency in English (ELDA/COPE)</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#toptest">The ELDA Test of Oral Proficiency (ELDA/TOP)</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="#TOW">The ELDA Test of Writing (ELDA/TOW)</a> <br> &nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><a name=2></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>2a. <span class=GramE>What</span> is the format of each test?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>What is the format of each test? PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ELDA COPE tests three areas of language proficiency: Reading, Writing and Listening.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Reading: Reading Text 1 (fact-based) of approximately 850 words followed by a comprehension free response question worth 10 marks and multiple choice questions worth 10 marks. There is also Reading Text 2 in which words have been deleted. Students must choose or add the missing words. This part is worth 15 marks. Reading Text 3 (opinion based) of approximately 450 words where students must state the main idea and supporting arguments in a brief summary. This is worth 10 marks.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>The Writing Test follows, a <span class=GramE>35 minute</span> essay based on a topic related to the ideas in Reading Text 3. The essay is written after the summary has been collected. It is scored out of 60.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Listening: the first module involves a series of short monologues and dialogues followed by multiple choice or fill in the blank questions. This is designed to test the student s understanding of informal communication in an academic setting. This is worth 15 marks. This is followed by a fact-based lecture in which comprehension questions are inserted. This is worth 30 marks.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>We have no preparation materials or courses. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><a name=toptest></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>2b.&nbsp; The ELDA Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) consists of a 15-20 minute <span class=GramE>interview which</span> is analyzed by two ESL experts.&nbsp; If you just taking TOP you will be given an appointment on your receipt. If you are just taking TOP, you will be given an appointment for TOP on the day of the test. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ELDA/TOP is required by the University of Toronto for consideration for admission in the following special situations: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Some courses at OISE/UT require it in combination with the Test of Writing (ELDA/TOW).<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p><a name=TOW></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>2c. The ELDA Test of Writing (ELDA/TOW) consists of a one-hour summary/essay test which <span class=GramE>is marked by two ESL experts</span>. <br> ELDA/TOW may be required by the University of Toronto for consideration for admission in the following special situations: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in'><span class=GramE><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>when</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> an applicant has an acceptable TOEFL score but no writing score;<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in'><span class=GramE><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>when</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> an applicant has an acceptable COPE score in Listening and Reading, but not in Writing;<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;tab-stops:list .5in'><span class=GramE><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>when</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> a particular department (such as OISE/UT) requires it in combination with the Test of Oral Proficiency (ELDA/TOP).<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>N.B. The ELDA/TOW cannot be used to replace the whole COPE test battery. <br> &nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><a name=3></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>3.&nbsp; How do I prepare for the tests?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The best way to prepare for the COPE test is to take an ESL course (particularly one that includes writing and grammar) to improve your overall proficiency. You may find <span class=GramE>courses which</span> combine reading and writing or speaking and listening. Check with your local college for specific details. We do not provide recommendations. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If you live in a situation where you use your native language most of the time, it is very important to seek out other situations where you can <span class=SpellE>practise</span> the English language in a real environment. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Read real materials in English (newspapers, school textbooks, magazines etc.) rather than ESL textbooks but buy a good ESL grammar book to use for yourself. You may find some in the ESL section of the U of T bookstore. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Listen to radio broadcasts, TV documentaries etc. (particularly programs in which the speaker is not seen). Take notes. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Ask friends and colleagues to correct your speaking errors which cause <span class=SpellE>mis</span>-communication: normally they will not do this in case they offend you but explain how important it is to you. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Do not depend on friends and relatives to monitor your written work. Unless they are trained ESL teachers, they can only tell you what you have done wrong but only a trained person can explain how to correct the mistake on a systematic basis. <br> &nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><a name=4></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>4. Who accepts these tests?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>COPE, TOP &amp; TOW&nbsp;are accepted by the U of T at both&nbsp;graduate and undergraduate levels. TOW results can be used to replace&nbsp;TOEFL Writing scores in some cases. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><br> <a name=5></a><b>5. How do I register?</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span class=GramE><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Step</span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> One:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> Complete the appropriate registration form online. Do not mail in the registration form.<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Step Two: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Print out and complete the Identification form which you can download from this website. Our mailing address is: COPE Testing Ltd. 7B Pleasant Boulevard, Box 957, Toronto, <span class=GramE>Ontario</span>, M4T 1K2. Do not use the COPE registration form to apply for TOP &amp; TOW or you may be sent to the wrong test. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Two recent passport size <span class=SpellE>colour</span> photos showing your head and shoulders are required. One should be attached to Part <span class=GramE>A and</span> signed by a Canadian Citizen (not a relative). The second should be attached to Part <span class=GramE>B which</span> you bring to the test. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In each case, send your form(s) with payment to the COPE Testing Ltd. mailbox address. Please ensure that the spelling of your name is the same on all forms submitted. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Step Three:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> Payment of Fees <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. You may transfer your payment to the next test if you contact us at least four days before the test and pay an additional $30.00. You will need to use the <a href="http://www.copetest.com/Transfer.htm">Transfer Form</a> in that case. <br> &nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ELDA/COPE Fee: $200.00</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ELDA/TOP &amp; TOW Fee: $170.00</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ELDA/TOP Fee: $80.00</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>ELDA/TOW Fee: $90.00</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Payment:</span></b><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'> <br> You may pay by money order, personal <span class=SpellE>cheque</span> or credit card. <br> Credit card details should be written on your identification statement NOT ON-LINE. <br> NSF <span class=SpellE>cheques</span> will incur an additional fee of $30.00 and results will be withdrawn and not released until this fee is paid. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Deadline:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'> <br> Tests fill up quickly so apply early. Ensure that <span class=GramE>your COPE Identification Statement and your payment are received by us</span> before 5 pm on the Friday that is eight days prior to the test date. If we receive your payment late (after the deadline) we will require a further $20.00 for any of the above tests. If there are still spaces available in the week before the test, applicants may be accepted. However, any late payments will incur the additional fee stated&nbsp;above and must be made by money order or by credit card. Personal <span class=SpellE>cheques</span> will not be accepted unless they are received by the deadline.&nbsp; <br> &nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/register.htm">COPE Online Registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/towregister.htm">TOP/TOW Online Registration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><a name=6></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>6. When do I get a receipt?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Your Official Registration number for the ELDA/COPE will be posted online. We do not send individual receipts. You will need to write this number on your test answer sheets. We post your registration number after we have received your registration form, identification form and payment. We do not normally acknowledge an on-line registration form until we receive the ID statement &amp; fee. You must bring this registration number on the test day OR YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE TEST. Please write it on Part B of your identification statement. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>You will keep the same registration number for all 2012 tests. You must use it each time you apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Your Official Receipt for the ELDA/TOP and ELDA/TOW will be posted online. &nbsp; <a name=7></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>7. When do I get my results?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>7a. Results of the ELDA/COPE test will be posted online within 14 days of the test. Check your registration number and birthdate. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Your results for the test will normally be sent online to the University of Toronto within 14 days of the test. Please note that it takes at least four days for our information to be processed through the Admissions and Awards system. This means that your results may not be immediately accessible to you even though we have already sent the information. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Results from all tests will be valid for two years from the date of the test. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>After you have received your COPE test results, if you then want an official transcript sent by mail to your home address, please complete the </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.copetest.com/Transcript.htm">Transcript Form</a> </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>by downloading it from the website &amp; mailing it to us with a $15.00 fee.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Results can be sent to additional institutions after the test if you complete the Transcript Form by down loading it from the website &amp; mailing it to us with a $25.00 fee. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please note that Transcript Forms may take us up to two weeks to process. We have no control over or information about how long the receiving institutions take to process the transcripts.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ELDA/TOP &amp; TOW tests <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>When you register for TOP and TOW (and you have applied, or intend to apply, for Additional Qualifications for Teachers, or for the Bachelor of Education courses at OISE/UT) we recommend that you checkmark the selection To OISE/UT on the registration form. When you do this your results will be reported electronically direct to the University of Toronto, and an official transcript, bearing the seal of Cope Testing Ltd., will be mailed to you and also delivered to OISE/UT. Please let us know whether you want your results sent to Additional Qualifications OR to the <span class=SpellE>B.Ed</span> <span class=SpellE>programme</span> or we cannot guarantee delivery. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span class=GramE><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>TOW can also be used by applicants to replace the TOEFL writing test if approved by Admissions &amp; Awards</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>8. What do the results mean?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please note that ELDA does not provide individual discussion of any of our tests. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><a name=8a></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>8a ELDA/COPE Assessment</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Undergraduate applicants to the University of Toronto must achieve a <b>minimum total of 86. </b>The three tests must combine to at least 86 and your writing score must be <b>at least 32</b> and your Reading and Listening scores must both be <b>at least 22</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Graduate students should check with their departments.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If you feel that your mark does not reflect your proficiency, you have the following options: <br style='mso-special-character: line-break'> <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Complete a <a href="http://www.copetest.com/Rescore.htm">Recheck/Rescore Form</a> and mail it to our mailbox address with the appropriate fee  within 30 days of the test date.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>A recheck of the test costs $20 (refundable if we made a clerical error) and each score on the test is double-checked in case of any mistake in compiling or recording your results. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>A rescore of the test costs $50 and an ESL expert reads all your answers and decides whether or not the original score was fair. If the total mark changes, the new&nbsp;mark will be sent to the University of Toronto Admissions and Awards (whether it is higher or lower). There is no refund of this fee under any circumstances.&nbsp; If changes are made, you will receive an amended <span class=GramE>transcript which</span> will become your new official transcript. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Extra transcripts can be requested for two years from the date of your test. They can be sent to an institution of your choice for a fee of $20.00&nbsp;per transcript (complete <a href="http://www.copetest.com/Transcript.htm">Transcript form</a>) <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>There is no limit on the number of times you may attempt COPE tests in one academic year (September to August), but, as significant progress requires time, we advise you to take appropriate ESL courses before trying again. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><a name=8b></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>8b. TOP assessment</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The ELDA/TOP is scored using a banding <span class=GramE>system which</span> is reproduced for you below. <br> OISE/UT candidates are expected to reach at least level 7. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Oral Proficiency Assessment Bands for non-native speakers of English</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <br> &nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>7+ Approaches bilingual competence.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>7 Presents complex ideas clearly and without help. Interacts effectively and easily. Can independently and fluently expand and develop the point being discussed. <span class=SpellE>Mis</span>-pronunciation and minor language errors do not interfere with communication. Speakers in this band are still perceived as non-native speakers of English.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>6 Expresses complex ideas comprehensively and without major difficulty despite some stumbling and hesitation. Is able to maintain a complex discussion with some fluency, but may need some prodding. <span class=SpellE>Mis</span>-pronunciation, errors and inappropriate language are noticeable, but do not significantly impede communication.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:3'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>5 Expresses simple ideas well but has difficulty coping with complex discussions without a great deal of help. Beyond a simple discussion may need to ask for repetition or clarification, and similarly be asked to clarify or repeat. Interviewer must make an effort to maintain relevance or flow of discussion. <span class=SpellE>Mis</span>-pronunciation and errors are obvious.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:4'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>4 Cannot cope with complex discussions but expresses simple ideas comprehensibly. Can maintain a simple discussion with some help, but hesitation, errors and inappropriate language are obvious. Has difficulty following English at normal speed. Demonstrates major problems with grammar or pronunciation.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:5'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>3 Has difficulty coping with simple discussions. Cannot express simple ideas without help. All dialogue is a struggle punctuated with hesitations and severe misunderstandings. Comprehends fragments of normal speech only and has difficulty communicating ideas comprehensibly.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:6'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>2 Cannot cope with simple discussions. Uses single words or stock phrases. Little ability with normal speech.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:7;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>1 Cannot communicate in English at all.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><a name=8c></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>8c. ELDA/TOW Writing Assessment for non-native speakers of English.</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Papers that score between 46 and 60 demonstrate a superior ability to communicate effectively: <br> * the ideas presented can be followed easily; <br> * the main ideas and supporting details can be easily identified and are logically and coherently&nbsp;&nbsp; developed in an appropriate organizational framework; <br> * the writing shows a range of sentence types and vocabulary; <br> * occasional minor errors in grammar or word choice do not obscure meaning.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Papers that score between 32 and 45 demonstrate a clear ability to communicate effectively: <br> * the ideas presented can be followed with little difficulty; <br> * the main ideas and supporting details can be identified and ideas are adequately developed; <br> * either the writing demonstrates a range of sentence types and vocabulary but contains <span class=GramE>surface&nbsp; errors</span> in grammar or word choice; <br> * or the writing is relatively accurate in terms of grammar and word choice but does not&nbsp; demonstrate a range of sentence type or vocabulary.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Papers that score between 22 and 31 demonstrate some ability to communicate effectively: <br> * the ideas presented can be followed with some difficulty; <br> * the main ideas and supporting details can be identified most of the time; however arguments may lack relevance or coherence and may be only partially developed; <br> * complex sentences may be avoided or used incorrectly; <br> * the writing shows adequate use of grammar and vocabulary but may contain errors that obscure meaning.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:3;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Papers that score between 0 and 21 demonstrate little ability to communicate effectively: <br> * the ideas presented are difficult to follow or do not address the topic; <br> * the paper lacks a clear organizational structure and ideas are inadequately presented; <br> * the writing shows a limited range of sentence structure and vocabulary and contains frequent errors in sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary choice; <br> * OR there is not enough to evaluate.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p><a name=9></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>9. What happens at the test?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Remember to bring the following to the test: <br> - your passport (if your passport is out of date, we may allow a driving <span class=SpellE>licence</span> plus health card with recent photos but you must check with us before the test). <br> - Section B of the ID statement. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#FF0C39'>You will not be admitted to the test without these documents and no refund will be given.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>9a. <span class=GramE>What</span> happens at the COPE?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Registration begins 45 minutes before the test time indicated on the website. Test room numbers will be displayed in the front hall of the <span class=SpellE>Bahen</span> Centre. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>You will be divided into alphabetical or numerical <span class=GramE>groups which</span> are displayed outside the test room. You will then be sent to registration officers inside the room where you show your official identification documents. You will be asked to leave coats and bags at the back of the room. Mobile phones must be switched off. We cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen items. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>A monitor will then show you to a seat in the test room. When everyone is ready, the Test Supervisor will explain the order of the test. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>9b. <span class=GramE>What</span> happens at the TOP?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The interview will be recorded, (you will notice a tape recorder between you and the interviewer) so that another ESL expert can listen later and give you a second mark. The interviewer will begin by asking you some informal questions before going on to a more detailed discussion. </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TEST YOU AS PART OF A SMALL GROUP AS THIS TELLS US MORE ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>There is no pre-planned topic for discussion. Based on the introductory questions, the interviewer&nbsp;leads you into a discussion that becomes more complex or academic. Throughout the discussion, the tester encourages you to develop and support your ideas. <br> Do: <br> Try to ignore the tape recorder: look at the tester, not the tape recorder. <br> Try to answer with more than 'yes' or 'no'. Remember that this is a talking test; you need to develop your ideas with details and / or examples. <br> Feel free to ask the interviewer to explain a question in different words if you don't understand the question. <br> Do Not: <br> Do not memorize a prepared speech. If you do, the tester will interrupt you. <br> Do not bring a dictionary or any notes into the room to help you. <br> Do not worry about the time. You will be informed when the interview is over. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>9c. <span class=GramE>What</span> happens at the TOW?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>You will be emailed specific instructions as to where and when the test will take place. TOW tests generally take place at 10 am on the same Saturday as a COPE Test at the <span class=SpellE>Bahen</span> Centre.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>After reading an opinion-based <span class=GramE>one page</span> text you are expected to summarize the main argument. This is meant to stimulate your thinking so that you can write a better essay. The writing test consists of an <span class=GramE>essay which</span> is related to the ideas in the summary text. Your essay is meant to be an argument for or against a statement of opinion. You may take either side, or even argue for both sides as long as you come to a conclusion. Aim for an essay of 4-5 paragraphs, and take time to read through your essay and make changes and corrections. Such corrections are treated as evidence of language development, not as errors. You will be allowed 40 minutes to complete your essay. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The topics in ELDA/TOW are all related to current trends in <span class=GramE>society which</span> can affect us all. The topic will take a stand for or against these trends, but you should make up your own mind and support your own argument. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sample topic: <br> Write a brief (4-5 paragraph) essay on the following topic. Time: 40 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>North Americans are encouraged to spend too much on personal automobiles, and not enough on supporting public transport systems. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should support your answer with your own ideas and information. You can also use examples from the summary text if you wish. <br> &nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><a name=10></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>10. Important advice and warnings</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Do not bring translation aids, dictionaries or other printed or electronic aids into the test room. <br> All communication devices must be switched off while in the test room. If they are not switched off and disturb the test, you will be asked to leave the test and will not receive a result for that test module. <br> When the test begins, listen carefully to the Room Supervisor s instructions. <br> You will be given time to scan the whole test paper before you <span class=GramE>begin</span>. Read the instructions and times carefully. <br> There are no choices in the test. You will be expected to complete each part. <br> Use pencils rather than pens and bring an eraser. <br> Behave quietly in the test room so no other candidates are disturbed. <br> At the end of the test, stop writing immediately the supervisor instructs you to do so. Otherwise you will be asked to leave the test and receive no refund or results. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>N.B. CHEATING IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE. IT CAN INVOLVE IMPERSONATION, COPYING FROM ANOTHER CANDIDATE, OR BRINGING MATERIALS OR AIDS INTO THE TEST ROOM. ANYONE CAUGHT CHEATING WILL RECEIVE NO RESULTS OR REFUND. 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