TOEFL

The TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language, is an English language proficiency test administered in more than 180 countries, making it the most accessible test in the world. Internet-based testing makes it possible to expand the number of test centres and increase access significantly.

The TOEFL is also the most accepted test in the world. More than 5,000 colleges, universities, and agencies in 80 countries accept TOEFL scores.

TOEFL Test Pattern

The TOEFL™ Internet-based Test (TOEFL™ iBT) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing. All sections are taken on the same day, and the entire test is approximately four hours long.

TOEFL Exam Structure

Reading

• 54-72 Min
• 30-40 Questions
• 0-30 Scoring Scale
• 3-4 passages from academic texts; approx 700 word long with 10 questions per passage.

Listening

• 41-57 Min
• 28-39 Questions
• 0-30 Scoring Scale
• 3-4 lectures each 3-5 min long with 6 questions each; 2-3 conversations, each 3 minutes long with 5 questions each.

Speaking 

• 17 Min
• 4 Tasks
• 0-30 Scoring Scale
• 1 task to express an opinion on a topic; 3 tasks to speak based on what is read and listened to.

Writing 

• 50 Min
• 2 Tasks
• 0-5 points converted to 0-30 scoring scale
• 1 task to write based on what is read or listened to; 1 task to support an opinion on a topic.