[url=http://www.ets.org/toefl/nextgen/timeline.html]http://www.ets.org/toefl/nextgen/timeline.html[/url][b][b]The new TOEFL test is a breakthrough in testing because it measures all four language skills, emphasizes the ability to communicate, and will be delivered via the Internet.[b][b]In order to maintain test and score integrity and ensure a quality administration for test takers, ETS will introduce the new test in phases.[b][b]September 2005: UNITED STATES[b]The new test will first be administered in the United States. The current computer-based test will end in mid September, and the Internet-based test will begin on September 24.[b][b]October 2005: CANADA, FRANCE, GERMANY, AND ITALY[b]The last paper-based TOEFL test in these countries will be administered on October 15 and computer-based testing will end in mid-October. The new Internet-based test will begin on October 22.[b][b]NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2005[b]TOEFL iBT testing in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the United States.[b][b]SCHEDULE FOR 2006[b]By November 1, 2005, ETS will announce the 2006 launch schedule on this Web site, through advising offices, and in our publications.[b][b]ETS will continue to administer the current computer-based and paper-based versions of the test until the new Internet-based test is implemented.