FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What are NILT’s responsibilities?
- Supporting and promoting the internationalization process at UFSC, particularly in accordance with the Institutional Language Policy guidelines.
- Facilitating institutional actions to establish a robust and sustainable multilingual foundation that enhances the internationalization of UFSC’s campuses, students, faculty, and staff. This includes offering courses and activities, such as Languages as a Medium of Instruction, and internal translation services.
Is the TOEFL administered at UFSC?
No. Mastertest Educational, the exclusive distributor of the TOEFL ITP in Brazil, offers the UFSC community a 40% discount on the Remote TOEFL ITP test (valid until 30 January 2024). Additionally, GCUB, in partnership with Educational Testing Service (ETS), provides a monthly voucher with a 15% discount for the TOEFL iBT exam.
Are other proficiency tests administered at UFSC?
Yes. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (DLLE/UFSC) offers two proficiency tests: the Reading Proficiency Test (EPLE) and the Proficiency Test for International Purposes (EPEx). It is the student’s responsibility to verify with their graduate program if these tests meet the program’s requirements. For more details, visit www.proficienciadlle.com/novo.
