What is the TOEFL Test?
The TOEFL test measures the ability of non-native English speakers to use and understand English as it’s read, written, heard and spoken in the university classroom.
If you want to study at an English-speaking university or program, no other test can get you to as many destinations around the world as the TOEFL test.
In most test centers worldwide, you’ll take the TOEFL iBT® test on a computer. However, the TOEFL test is administered as a paper-based test (TOEFL® PBT) in a few places where testing via the Internet is not available.
Sections
The TOEFL test measures all four English-language skills. It takes about four hours.
| Section | Time Limit | No. of Questions | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 60—80 minutes | 36—56 questions | Read passages, then respond to questions |
| Listening | 60—90 minutes | 34—51 questions | Listen to lectures or a classroom discussion, then respond to questions |
| BREAK - Relax for 10 minutes | |||
| Speaking | 20 minutes | 6 tasks | Speak into a microphone about familiar topics and discuss material you read about and listened to |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 2 tasks | Read a passage, listen to a recording and then type your written response |
About TOEFL iBT ® Scores:
- Score requirements are set by individual colleges and universities.
- Score requirements are set by individual colleges and universities.
- Score requirements are set by individual colleges and universities.
- Score requirements are set by individual colleges and universities.
Getting and Sending Your Scores:
- Your scores will be ready in 10 days, and you can view them easily online.
- A paper score report will be mailed to you if you select that option when you register.
- For test dates after January 1, 2015, you can download a PDF copy of your score report from your account. (Note: Downloadable score reports are currently not available for tests taken in China).
- Scores are sent free to up to 4 institutions that you select prior to your test day.