Center UIN CALP Among Language Bandung Based on Student Toefl Score Percentage and Influencing Factors

Abstract

Language proficiency, particularly Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP), is essential for academic success and the ability to perform complex tasks. In Indonesia, English proficiency remains a challenge, as reflected in the 2024 EF English Proficiency Index, where Indonesia ranked 80th out of 116 countries in the “low proficiency” category. This study, entitled “ CALP Among UIN Bandung based on toefl score Students Percentage and Influencing Factors”, seeks to (1) measure the percentage of UIN Bandung based on TOEFL score students who achieve CALP proficiency and (2) examine the factors influencing this achievement.Grounded in Cummins’ theory of CALP, the research employed a qualitative descriptive design using document analysis and interviews using the theory of Zarate (2022).  Participants were sixth-semester students from the Language Center at UIN Bandung who had taken the TOEFL test. TOEFL scores were analyzed to assess students’ academic language levels, followed by interviews to explore internal and external factors affecting proficiency. The findings show that only 10% of students reached CALP level proficiency, highlighting a significant gap in academic English skills. Internal factors such as motivation, attitude, and anxiety, along with external factors such as media exposure and teaching effectiveness, were found to shape students’ performance.The study suggests that curriculum enhancement, interactive teaching strategies, and greater exposure to academic English are necessary to strengthen students’ CALP. Institutional support and personal motivation are also critical in equipping students for academic success and future professional demands in a globalized context.