TOEFL

TOEFL : TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL- IBT)

The TOEFL® Test

The TOEFL iBT® test is the universally-accepted measure of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is read, spoken, written and heard in an academic setting.


More than 11,000 universities and other institutions in over 150 countries trust TOEFL scores. It is accepted by every university in English speaking countries like the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and in the UK, by 99% of universities, including 100% of the Russell Group®. Across Europe, Asia and Latin America, TOEFL is accepted by all English taught programs that require an English proficiency test for admission. As the only English test with 100% academic content to measure English skills the way they are used in the classroom. Confidently demonstrate that you have the English skills needed for success at the university.

NEW! TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition

While test centers are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, take a convenient, flexible safe option for testing—at home. TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition is identical in content, format, on-screen experience, scoring and pricing as the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Registration is currently open ets.org to learn more.

TOEFL Details


No. Section Time Limit Questions Tasks
1 Reading 54-72 Minutes 30–40 questions Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.
2 Listening 41-57 Minutes 28–39 questions Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.
3 Break 10 Minutes
4 Speaking 17 Minutes 4 task Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.
5 Writing 50 Minutes 2 Task Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.

Total Testing Time


3 Hours

RECEIVE SCORES IN JUST


6 DAYS

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