How to register for TORFL and required documents
To register for TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language), typically the process involves contacting an authorized exam center or testing institution by email or phone, specifying the desired TORFL level and preferred exam date. After initial contact, the testing center will inform the candidate about the documents required for registration. Then, the candidate submits the documents, signs necessary forms, and pays the exam fees. Required documents usually include an original identity document (passport or residence permit) and a photocopy of the identity document, sometimes along with translations if needed.
For example, at the Language Testing Centre at St Petersburg University, registration is done by emailing them with details about the desired exam level and date, receiving a registration form and invoice, signing and paying the fees, and sending the scanned documents in a single PDF file named with the candidate’s full name and test level. The documents required are communicated by the center after the initial registration email is sent. Candidates receive admission confirmation a few days before the exam once all is in order.
Another example from a Russian language school includes original ID, photocopy of ID with translations, and possibly a visa copy. Contact should be made at least 7 days before the exam.
Required equipment for an online TORFL exam includes a computer or laptop with internet, webcam, microphone/headset, and scanner or camera to scan written work.
Summary of registration and required documents:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration | Contact authorized TORFL center by email or phone specifying test level and date |
| Documents | Original passport or residence permit, photocopy of ID, translations if required, visa copy if applicable |
| Payment | Pay exam fees after receiving invoice |
| Document submission | Send scanned documents as single PDF with full name and test level in filename |
| Equipment for online exam | Computer/laptop, internet, webcam, headset, scanner/camera for written work |
This procedure may vary slightly depending on the testing center, so it’s important to confirm with the chosen test center before registration. 1, 2, 3