Indian Students Embrace TOEFL for Secondary Education Abroad, ETS Report

The Educational Testing Service states that there is a consistent rise in Indian TOEFL test takers, especially those eyeing secondary education and certifications abroad.

In a recent report by PTI citing data from the Educational Testing Service (ETS), it has been revealed that the number of Indian test takers for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) has shown a steady increase, particularly among those aspiring to pursue secondary education and certifications abroad. ETS, based in Princeton, conducts both the TOEFL and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) worldwide.

According to the report, the percentage of Indian test takers aiming for licensure, certification, or secondary education overseas has risen from 5.83% of total aspirants in 2021 to 7.77% in 2022. Concurrently, the percentage of Indian test takers appearing for TOEFL for employment or immigration purposes has declined from 8.19% to 7.22% during the same period.

Notably, in 2022, the number of Indian TOEFL test takers witnessed a remarkable 59% increase compared to 2021, and there was already a 53% rise in test takers in 2021 compared to the previous year.

This trend has been under observation by ETS since 2018, and Sachin Jain, the Country Manager of ETS India and South Asia, remarked, "From our data, we observed a growing trend of secondary education students opting for the TOEFL test. This trend is testimony to the shifting aspirations of the younger demographic, especially in their pursuit of international education."

Furthermore, the percentage of Indian test takers appearing in TOEFL to attend graduate or postgraduate programs, whether business-related or in other fields, has increased from 70.84% in 2021 to 71.87% in 2022, as per the ETS data.

Jain noted, "There are so many industry reports that talk about the number of Indian students heading abroad hitting 2.5 million in the next three to five years. So that, I think, is a very strong macro push that is happening. The second thing is, I think there is a lot more, I would say, enabled by foreign countries towards Indian talents.... another big macro kind of pull which is happening right from Australia, Canada, and the UK, the big destination markets as we call them like all of them have changed."

This surge in Indian test takers for TOEFL signifies a growing interest in international education and a shifting landscape for Indian students seeking opportunities abroad.

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FAQs

1. What is the key finding of the recent report about Indian TOEFL test takers?

The report reveals a consistent increase in the number of Indian TOEFL test takers, particularly among those aspiring to pursue secondary education and certifications abroad.

2. How has the percentage of Indian test takers for secondary education abroad changed from 2021 to 2022?

In 2021, 5.83% of Indian test takers aimed for secondary education abroad, which increased to 7.77% in 2022, indicating a rising trend.

3. What is the trend in the percentage of Indian test takers appearing for TOEFL for employment or immigration purposes?

The percentage of Indian test takers for employment or immigration purposes has declined from 8.19% in 2021 to 7.22% in 2022, according to the report.

4. How much did the number of Indian TOEFL test takers grow in 2022 compared to 2021?

In 2022, there was a remarkable 59% increase in the number of Indian TOEFL test takers compared to the previous year.

5. What factors are contributing to the shift in Indian students' aspirations toward international education, as mentioned in the report?

According to Sachin Jain, the Country Manager of ETS India and South Asia, this shift is influenced by the changing aspirations of the younger demographic and greater enablement by foreign countries, including Australia, Canada, and the UK, which are increasingly welcoming Indian talents.