Pengenalan Toefl ITP:  Peningkatan Kesiapan Akademis Siswa MAN 1 Mandailing Natal

Authors

  • Fitriani Fitriani Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal
  • Apriyanti Hsb Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal
  • Rica Umrina Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal
  • Titi Martini Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal
  • Liliana Hasibuan Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31851/zjhzm144

Abstract

This Community Service activity aims to enhance students’ academic readiness for the English proficiency test through an introduction to the TOEFL ITP. The activity was carried out on October 4, 2025, at MAN 1 Mandailing Natal by the lecturer team from the Language Center Unit (UPT Bahasa) of STAIN Mandailing Natal. The implementation methods included a socialization of the TOEFL ITP format, an explanation of its three main components (Listening, Structure, and Reading), and simple practice simulations. The participants demonstrated high enthusiasm and gained a better understanding of the structure and basic strategies of the TOEFL ITP. Evaluation results indicated that this activity successfully fostered students’ motivation to improve their academic English proficiency. Through this program, students received an initial foundation to prepare for the TOEFL ITP, which is an important requirement for pursuing further studies and obtaining scholarships.

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2026-01-08

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Wahana Dedikasi : Jurnal PkM Ilmu Kependidikan

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