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“Crear Para Sanar:” Create for Healing

Based on the life of a Dominican immigrant and Brooklyn matriarch, Mercedes is a multidisciplinary arts, humanities, and healing program that addresses aging, mental health, and intergenerational trauma. Through community-based workshops,…

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Exam Overview

Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) Exam Overview The TOP exam is designed to test oral English ability of graduate students  as they pertain to Teaching Assistant duties. These duties may…

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Exam Schedule & Registration

Registration for Administration II (Fall 2024) is now open. You can click on this link to register for an exam.  Please note that the Fall 2024 administration will be held on-campus…

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TOP Overview

Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) Exam Overview The TOP exam is designed to test oral English ability of international graduate students as they pertain to Teaching Assistant duties. These duties…

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Resources for Improving Oral Skills

ESL Oral Skills Courses at UCLA During the academic year, UCLA offers four oral skills courses that are specifically tailored to the needs of international graduate students who are planning…

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TOP Exam FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions What do I do if I get an error message on the registration page?  This occurs if 1) you did not register at least 72 hours prior…

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TOP Scoring Details

TOP Scoring Categories Only the syllabus presentation (Task 2) and the prepared presentation (Task 3) are scored. Two raters score the exam based on a rubric that includes the following…

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TOP Exam Preparation

Preparing for the TOP Exam Once you have registered for the exam, you will receive an email with detailed instructions including building and room location. Please note that the exams…

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Resources for Improving Oral Skills

ESL Oral Skills Courses at UCLA During the academic year, UCLA offers four oral skills courses that are specifically tailored to the needs of international graduate students who are planning…

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