TOEFL

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) is one of the world’s most widely accepted English proficiency exams. Designed for non-native speakers, the TOEFL measures your ability to use and understand English in academic settings. More than 11,500 universities and institutions in over 160 countries accept TOEFL scores — including top destinations like the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and Europe.

TOEFL iBT Test Structure & Duration

The TOEFL iBT test evaluates four key language skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

Reading

Tests your ability to read and understand academic texts.

-You will read 2 passages (each around 700 words).

-Answer 20 multiple-choice questions.

-Duration: 35 minutes

-Skills Assessed: Understanding main ideas, making inferences, recognizing vocabulary in context, and summarizing information.

Listening

Measures your ability to understand spoken English in academic settings.

-3 lectures (each about 4-5 minutes long)

-2 conversations between university students or staff

-A total of 28 questions

-Duration: 36 minutes

-Skills Assessed: Listening for main ideas, details, attitude, and connecting information.

Speaking

Evaluates your ability to speak English clearly and coherently in response to tasks.

-4 tasks:

-1 Independent Task: Express an opinion on a familiar topic.

-3 Integrated Tasks: Combine listening and reading with speaking.

-Duration: 16 minutes

-Skills Assessed: Pronunciation, grammar, coherence, and content relevance.

Writing

Tests your ability to write in English in an academic environment.

-2 tasks:

-1 Integrated Task (20 minutes): Read a passage, listen to a lecture, and write an essay summarizing both.

-1 Independent Task (9 minutes): Write an essay expressing your opinion on a given topic.

-Duration: 29 minutes

-Skills Assessed: Grammar, structure, vocabulary, and ability to develop ideas clearly.

Total Test Duration

Approximately 2 hours, but you should plan for 2.5 hours, allowing 30 minutes for check in.

Scoring

Each section is scored on a scale of 0 to 30, leading to a total score out of 120. Scores are valid for 2 years and are typically delivered within 4-8 days after the test date.

Test Delivery Options

-Test Center: Take the TOEFL iBT at an official test center near you.

-TOEFL Home Edition: Take the exam online from the comfort of your home, monitored by a live proctor.

-TOEFL Paper Edition: Offered in select countries (reading, listening, and writing are on paper; speaking is online).

Why Choose TOEFL?

-Widely accepted by universities worldwide.

-Emphasizes academic English, making it ideal for study abroad.

-Multiple test dates throughout the year.

-Quick score reporting.

TOEFL iBT Structure