TORFL Examination
The Test of Russian as a Foreign Language is held at BSUFL twice a year, in November and April, in partnership with the Language Testing Center of St. Petersburg State University (SPbU). Upon successful completion of the test, candidates receive an official Russian state-recognized certificate issued by SPbU.
TORFL is recognized by The Association of Language Testers of Europe (ALTE)—an association of leading national organizations involved in language proficiency testing.
The TORFL certificate is also recognized by many states, including Brazil, Vietnam, Greece, Spain (Catalonia), Italy, Poland, Russia, Romania, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and the Czech Republic.
Currently, holding a TORFL certificate is a requirement for foreign citizens’ admission to many Russian universities. It also allows international applicants to earn additional points when applying to Russian university programs through portfolio competitions.
Exam Schedule
Day 1
Writing
Vocabulary & Grammar
Reading
Listening
Day 2
Speaking
Levels A1, A2, B1 — In person
Levels B2, C1, C2 — Online
Testing Fees
Prices are listed in RUB. Payment must be made in BYN according to the exchange rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus.
| Level | Approximate Testing Fee (RUB) |
|---|---|
| Elementary (TEL / A1) | 3 575 RUB |
| Basic (TBL / A2) | 4 225 RUB |
| First (TORFL-I / B1) | 4 875 RUB |
| Second (TORFL-II / B2) | 5 200 RUB |
| Third (TORFL-III / C1) | 7 800 RUB |
| Fourth (TORFL-IV / C2) | 10 010 RUB |
For candidates living outside of Minsk, dormitory accommodation can be provided for the duration of the TORFL exam.
Testing Location:
12 Petra Rumyantseva St., Minsk
Contract Signing:
12 Petra Rumyantseva St., Minsk, Room D-315
Methodologist’s Office Hours:
Mo, Tu, We, Th: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Fr: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Information Line: +375 17 289 46 59, +375 17 289 46 58
