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TOEFL Exam 2023: Dates, Fees, Registration, Pattern, Eligibility, Sample Papers

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The TOEFL is a computerized exam administered by ETS that assesses the English proficiency of individuals planning to study, work, or immigrate abroad. The registration process for TOEFL is straightforward and can be completed online. In India, the TOEFL Exam Fee is approximately INR 16,031.93 ($195). The duration of the exam is about 3 hours and 30 minutes. There are three versions of TOEFL, including the computer-based, iBT, and PBT. The PBT is only available in areas where internet access is unavailable. The TOEFL Exam pattern consists of four sections: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Each section is scored on a scale of 0-30, and the total score range is 0-120. Due to COVID-19, ETS launched the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition since the test centers were closed. The TOEFL iBT Home Edition covers the same syllabus as the original exam. The TOEFL scorecard will not be provided in hard copy; however, the online report will be available on the official website within 6-10 days of the test. Based on their scores, students can apply for TOEFL Scholarships.

TOEFL Highlights

There are a few details that test takers must know before appearing for the TOEFL:

TOEFL Full Form Test of English as a Foreign Language
Official Website ets.org/toefl
Level of Exam International
Conducting Body Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Exam Pattern iBT and PBT
Duration Around 3 hours 30 minutes
TOEFL ibt fee INR 16,031.93
Score Range 0-30
TOEFL Test Centers 4500 across the world
TOEFL Helpline Number 1-609-771-7100/ 1-877-863-3546

Why take TOEFL?

TOEFL is a language proficiency test accepted by over 9000 top universities worldwide as proof of English proficiency. Indian students take this test to assess their Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing skills. TOEFL is taken for various purposes, such as obtaining a high school degree, bachelor's degree, job, or higher education. Indian students often choose TOEFL over IELTS due to their higher scores on this test, and the process does not include interviews, and scores are anonymous. According to ETS, Indian candidates score an average of 24 out of 30 in Speaking, Writing, and Listening, but they struggle with intense vocabulary in the Reading section. With an overall average score of 95, candidates can secure admission to Tier 2 colleges in the USA and Canada.

TOEFL iBT Home Edition

Most candidates prefer the convenience and fewer resources required for the TOEFL iBT. To accommodate those who are unable to reach the TOEFL test centers due to the COVID-19 outbreak, ETS has introduced the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, which is available worldwide except in Mainland China and Iran. The format and scoring method of this test are identical to the general TOEFL exam, and it is monitored by a human proctor through ProctorU.

To take the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, candidates must meet the following mandatory requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop computer
  • A compatible browser that can be downloaded and installed
  • ProctorU equipment check
  • Use of only internal or external speakers

Note: For candidates in China, the TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution is available since the GMAT test centers have been closed for some time. This program offers a combination of a similar pattern of the TOEFL paper-delivered test ITP Level 1 test with a brief, unscored video speaking interview arranged by Vericant. Candidates should monitor the official website for further updates.

TOEFL Eligibility 

To appear for TOEFL, ETS did not mention any mandatory eligibility criteria for TOEFL. Before registering, candidates must go through certain guidelines as mentioned on the official website. 

  • Age Requirements: ETS, the TOEFL exam's administering agency, has not established an age restriction for students wishing to take the exam.
  • Education Qualifications: While ETS has not mandated any academic credentials as part of the TOEFL qualifying criterion. Candidates should, however, preferably have completed their 10+2 from a recognised board to be able to apply to colleges overseas for further study, which might also serve as TOEFL eligibility for taking for the TOEFL exam.

TOEFL Registration 

Test takers can complete TOEFL Registration either online or offline or via the TOEFL official app available on the play store. The application process for the exam is open throughout the year. The easiest way to register for the TOEFL examination is with your ETS account, either online or through the official app. Also, candidates can register by phone or mail to get their TOEFL score.

TOEFL Online Application

Candidates will log in to the official website of TOEFL to create a validated profile. You should carry the passport as one of the primary documents while registering for TOEFL. Your name should be spelled correctly. One needs to follow a few easy steps to complete the registration.

  • Fill out all necessary information as required during registration
  • Review the information provided by you
  • Finally, pay the TOEFL Application fees to complete the registration

Registering for the TOEFL examination using your ETS account is the fastest, easiest process to register. Once you finish the registration you will receive a confirmation email from ETS. Keep this email safe until test day. 

TOEFL Offline Application

Test takers have to send TOEFL registration form via mail to the registered address.

  • The candidate firstly has to download TOEFL registration form
  • Candidates have to fill up specific codes(available online) required to fill up the registration form manually
  • One can initiate a payment from the options mentioned in the form
  • After filling up the form, the candidate has to send the form to RRC(Regional Registered Centers)
  • Mail should be received by them at least a month before the test date
  • If the candidate does not receive a confirmation, then he/she must call RRC at least three days before the registration deadline.

TOEFL Registration via Phone App

  • Visit the official website of TOEFL to find out the contact number of RRC (+91-124-4147700) near the preferred location
  • Candidates can pay the TOEFL Exam Fee via credit card or debit card or an e-check
  • Fill up with personal details
  • Candidates can register until 5 p.m.
  • Online registration via phone will end a week before the exam date
  • If the candidate registers lately then a fine of $40 will be charged

TOEFL Exam Pattern 

The TOEFL exam pattern ranges from 0-120. Each section has a TOEFL score range of 0-30 and a total of 4 sections. As TOEFL is a language proficiency test, mostly the ETS TOEFL measures the language skills of the candidates through the following given TOEFL exam pattern as per the sections below : 

TOEFL Reading

In TOEFL Reading, candidates will have to read 3-4 passages of 700 words and answer 30-40 questions that include 10 types of questions. The TOEFL Reading section is intended to evaluate candidates' reading and understanding abilities. The reading passages in the TOEFL cover a variety of different subjects. Candidates get 54 to 72 minutes to solve the TOEFL Reading passages. This section is scored on a range of 0 - 30.

TOEFL Writing

The TOEFL Writing section comprises two tasks – TOEFL integrated and TOEFL independent tasks. The duration of this section is 50 minutes and the candidates need to write 500-600 words compositely in two writing tasks. TOEFL Writing is the last section of the TOEFL exam pattern and is the hardest one as well since candidates are simultaneously tested on their listening, speaking, and reading skills. The raw score range of TOEFL Writing is 0-5 and is again converted to a scale of 0-30.

TOEFL Listening

TOEFL Listening section there are basically two aspects - lectures and conversations. After each conversation or lecture, there is a set of questions asking about the information that was being presented. Candidates will get 20 minutes to answer each set of questions. TOEFL Listening includes 4-6 academic lecture excerpts each 3-5 minutes in length and 2-3 conversations on a variety of general topics relevant to university life.  

TOEFL Speaking

In TOEFL Speaking section, comprises one independent and three integrated speaking tasks. There are one independent task and 3 integrated tasks. TOEFL Speaking is measured in a range of 0 - 30. There is a total of 6 questions, the first two are about familiar topics and the rest are lectures, short readings, and conversations. TOEFL is of two types: TOEFL ibt and TOEFL PBT. The exam pattern for TOEFL ibt is explained widely explained below:

TOEFL Sections

TOEFL Score

For each section of TOEFL, the range of scores is between 0-30. TOEFL score range has been measured through computational methods. India is a land of many cultures where candidates across regions appear for TOEFL either for a job or higher education. ETS surveyed data about the test takers from India and their performance level for the language proficiency exams.

TOEFL Score Breakup

From the graph mentioned above, one can easily recognize the usage of different languages in India's mainland. The average TOEFL score of the candidates from India is 90. As compared to other regions, South Indian language-speaking people perform better in TOEFL. The average TOEFL score secured by the candidates speaking regional languages is 23 in the overall band score.

What is a Good Score on the TOEFL?

The average TOEFL score is around 90, and it may rotate around 85 to 95. Scoring above 100 is generally considered a good score on TOEFL. Universities generally require this TOEFL score range as this states that the candidate has a good hold of English. Whereas, if you achieve in the range of 100 to 110, your chances of getting admitted to the top universities increase. Though it should be noted that there are no good or bad scores in TOEFL. TOEFL Score validity is for 2 years. Here are the TOEFL cutoffs for the top universities for understanding what a good score is acceptable for different colleges:

Top US Universities TOEFL Cutoff for US Universities
Harvard University 100 – 105
Columbia University 100
California Institute of Technology 78
UC Berkeley 100
Duke University 90
Brown University 100 or above
University of California, Los Angeles 87
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 88 – 100;
23 minimum score in each section

TOEFL Result 

TOEFL scorecard 2023 will be accessible for the test takers approximately 6 days from the test date. To download the scorecard, candidates need to log in with the registered ETS user id. TOEFL ibt score has been evaluated differently as compared to TOEFL PBT score.

TOEFL iBT Score

TOEFL ibt score is measured in the range of 0-120. The scaled score of each section of the TOEFL is added together to get the total score of the TOEFL score card

SECTION IBT SCORE LEVEL OF EXPERTISE
Reading 0-30 A score of 22 to 30: High level A score of 15 to 21: Intermediate level A score of 0 to 14: Low level
Listening 0-30 A score of 22 to 30: High level A score of 15 to 21: Intermediate level A score of 0 to 14: Low level
Speaking 0-30 A score of 26 to 30: Good level A score of 18 to 25: Fair level A score of 10to 17: Limited level A score of 0 to 9: Weak level
Writing 0-30 A score of 24 to 30: Good level A score of 17 to 23: Fair level A score of 1 to 16: Limited level
Total 0-120 -

TOEFL PBT Score

TOEFL iBT Score TOEFL PBT Score Level of Expertise
118-120 ≥ 645 Expert User
115-117 626 - 644 Very Good User
110-114 610 - 625
102-109 581 - 609 Good User
94-101 560 - 580
79-93 546 - 559 Competent User
60-78 530 - 545
42-59 516 - 529 Modest User
35-41 490 - 515
32-34 450 - 489 Limited User
0-31 400 - 449 Extremely Limited/Intermittent/Non User

TOEFL Exam Dates 

Test takers must register beforehand as per the availability of TOEFL exam dates. Candidates get around 50 exam dates for TOEFL. Before the pandemic outbreak, test takers could have taken exams at registered test centers. Now test-takers can appear for online exams at home under surveillance. The TOEFL exam dates 2023 are given below:

TOEFL Exam Dates Hyderabad 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31,

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28

TOEFL Exam Dates Chennai 2023

Month

TOEFL Dates 2023

February

11, 15, 25, 26.

March

04, 08, 18, 19, 22, 25, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Delhi 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Mumbai 2023

Month

TOEFL Dates 2023

February

11, 15, 25, 26.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Kolkata 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 14, 15, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28.

March

04, 18, 19, 22, 25, 31.

April

01, 12, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Bengaluru 2023

Month

TOEFL Dates 2023

February

11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Pune 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Lucknow 2023

Month

TOEFL Dates 2023

February

11, 15, 25, 26.

March

04, 18, 22, 25.

April

12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 20, 31.

June

09, 10, 24.

TOEFL Exam Dates Noida 2023

Month

TOEFL Dates 2023

February

11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19,20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Vishakhapatnam 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 15, 25, 26.

March

04, 08, 18, 19, 22, 25, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Ahmedabad 2023

Month

TOEFL Dates 2023

February

11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Ludhiana 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 14, 15, 20, 25, 26.

March

01, 04, 06, 08, 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Dates Indore 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 25, 26.

March

04, 18, 19, 25.

April

01, 15, 29.

May

06, 13, 20.

June

03, 04, 10, 24.

TOEFL Exam Dates Chandigarh 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 14, 15, 20, 25, 26.

March

01, 04, 06, 08, 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Test Dates Coimbatore 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Dates Allahabad 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

15.

March

04, 25.

April

01, 12, 15.

May

12, 13, 20.

June

28.

TOEFL Dates Gurgaon 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28.

March

01, 04, 06, 07, 08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28

TOEFL Dates Dehradun 2023

Month

TOEFL Exam Dates 2023

February

11, 14, 15, 20, 25, 26.

March

01, 04, 06, 08, 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 31.

April

01, 12, 15, 26, 29.

May

06, 10, 12, 13, 20, 31.

June

03, 04, 09, 10, 14, 24, 28.

TOEFL Exam Centers 

Around 4500 exam centers for TOEFL are located across 165 countries. In 59 cities in India, test takers can register for available exam centers at per convenience. Available exam centers for TOEFL in India are provided on the map

TOEFL Practice Papers 

TOEFL score is an important admission requirement for any top university in the world. For securing a good score in the exam, it is necessary to practice a wide range of TOEFL sample papers. Without knowing the types and format of questions, it will be difficult to score in the exam. To understand the mechanism of the exam, candidates can appear for mock papers available online.

TOEFL Writing Practice Test

TOEFL Writing Samples

TOEFL Reading Practice Test

TOEFL Listening Practice Test

TOEFL Speaking Practice Test

TOEFL Preparation Tips 

Candidates must spend ample time finding out the weakness and strengths of TOEFL. ETS uploads sample papers online for easy access. TOEFL preparation tips must comprise of particular target score to secure proper guidance to reach the goal. A few tips for the exam are as follows:

  • Use flashcards to learn vocabulary
  • Learn 5 new words regularly, and make sentences of your own using them. 
  • Do practice tests as many as you can
  • Try to work in groups for better performance
  • Make your own customized TOEFL study plan
  • Learn vocabulary from different academic topics
  • Always go through the questions before attempting
  • Practice skimming and scanning for passages
  • Watch English news and movies to understand the native accent
  • Also, read journals, novels, and more to enhance vocabulary
  • The best way to improve TOEFL reading is by reading complex texts
  • The candidates need to pace themselves when reading the contexts
  • Engage in daily practice from different TOEFL practice tests to ace your score
  • Get yourself a mentor who is experienced and provides problem-solving techniques 
  • Practice taking down notes of the main ideas. It will help you answer correctly in the exam
  • Try not to leave many questions unanswered
  • Candidates need to dress comfortably. The test room can be warm or cold. 
  • Candidates need to refer to the official TOEFL site for information. 
  • Test-takers need to gift themselves after taking the exam. This will keep them motivated. 
  • 7 TOEFL practice tests for the week before the exam. 
  • It is important for candidates to know the route to the TOEFL test center before the exam.

TOEFL Preparation Books

Along with tips, you can include a few books in your TOEFL preparation. Here are some TOEFL books suggestions along with PDFs to help you further:

  • ETS’s Official Guide to TOEFL-5th EditionCheck PDF
  • Barron’s How to Prepare for TOEFLCheck PDF
  • Cracking the TOEFL iBT-Princeton ReviewCheck PDF
  • Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL test – Check PDF
  • Kaplan TOEFL iBT-4th Edition – Check PDF

TOEFL FAQs

Question. What is the TOEFL test?

Answer. The TOEFL test measures non-native English speakers' capacity to utilize and comprehend the English language as it is heard, verbally expressed, read, and written in the college study rooms. It has a few points of advantages over other English language tests that measure your aptitude for English and encourage you to stand apart among different candidates. TOEFL scores are acknowledged by over 11,000 colleges and different institutions worldwide, including colleges in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., the United States, and across Europe and Asia. The TOEFL iBT test is given on fixed dates, more than 50 times a year.

Question. How would I discover testing centers/areas and dates?

Answer. Pick an accessible test date from among testing areas around the globe. Register through your ETS account (either on the web or using the TOEFL official application), via mail, or by mobile phone to find the test center and date suitable for you.

Question. How are the TOEFL tests administered?

Answer. The TOEFL tests are administered by institutions using their own facilities, staff and resources. The tests are also administered by the local ETS TOEFL ITP Associate. Multiple test forms allow candidates to administer the test throughout the year and as often as they need. Institutions set the test date and size of the group to be tested. The tests are available in both paper-delivered and digital formats.

Question. Would I be able to retake the test?

Answer. Yes, you can. There is no restriction to the number of times you can take the examination, however, you can't take it more than once in 3 days. If you have a test arrangement, you can't enroll for another test date that is within 3 days of your current arrangement. The enrollment charge is expected each time you register for a test date.

This strategy will be authorized regardless of whether a violation is not immediately identified (for instance, because of conflicting enlistment data like an error in name, address, etc).On the off chance that the violation is recognized after enrollment, yet before the test date, your test arrangement will be dropped and your test expense won't be refunded. On the off chance that the violation isn't recognized until after your scores have been accounted for, your scores will be dropped. You and any score beneficiaries will be told through an official letter. Your test fee won't be refunded.

Question. When would I be able to register for the test?

Answer. Seats can get filled rapidly, so register early. We prescribe that you register 3 to 4 months before your ideal test date to save your seat. Your test date ought to be 2 to 3 months before your admissions application or other deadlines if any.

Question. How can I discover a test center?

Answer. At the point when you select an area and date range in the online enlistment application form, you'll see a rundown of test destinations around there. You can look by site or date to discover a match to your requirements.

Question. What should I do if I commit an error while entering my name or date of birth?

Answer. When you enter your name and date of birth, you can't change those fields. On the off chance that you have to roll out an improvement in your name or date of birth, contact TOEFL Services:

Email: toefl@ets.org
Phone:1-877-863-3546 (Toll-free for test-takers in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada)
+1-609-771-7100 (all other locations)
September–May: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–7:45 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time, except for U.S. holidays
June–August: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5:45 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time, except for U.S. holidays
Note- Phones are busiest on Mondays.

Question. For what reason wouldn't I be able to get the test date I need?

Answer. You have to enlist before 4 days of the original test date. For instance, if the test is on a Saturday, the cutoff time to enlist is Tuesday. If that test date you need doesn't record on the off-chanced, the cutoff time for enlistment may have passed, or all seats may have been filled.

Question. I missed the deadline for scheduling a test. What should I do?

Answer. Unfortunately, you will need to select another test date.

Question. What should I do if I have to drop or reschedule?

Answer. You can reschedule or drop your registration as long as 4 days before your test date. That implies if your test is on a Saturday, you should reschedule or drop by Tuesday. The charge to reschedule is US$60 and it must be paid before you can enroll for another date. You can reschedule through your ETS account either online or via the TOEFL official app, or contact us by phone:

United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada: +1-443-751-4862 or 1-800-GO-TOEFL (1-800-468-6335)

All other locations: contact your Regional Registration Center

Note: You cannot reschedule or cancel your registration via mail or email.

When you reschedule, you need to provide your appointment number and the full name you used when you registered.

Question. What is the ideal time to register in advance?

Answer. Register 3 to 4 months before to reserve your preferred location and test date easily.

Question. Where are TOEFL test scores accepted?

Answer. More than 11,000 colleges, universities, and agencies in 150 countries accept TOEFL test scores. You can even use your TOEFL scores to satisfy visa requirements in Australia and the U.K.

Question. What is the most ideal practicing approach to get ready for the TOEFL test?

Answer. Rehearsing your English reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills as much as you practice will help you feel confident and prepared on test day.

You need to go through the paper's exam pattern to have a clear understanding of the paper.

Sections Questions & Duration Tasks
Reading Questions: 30–40 questions
Duration: 54–72 minutes
Reading 3 or 4 passages from the academic texts and answering questions based on them
Listening Questions: 28-38
Duration: 41-57 minutes
Listening to lectures, conversations, and classroom discussions, and, then answering questions based on them.
Break 10 minutes
Speaking Questions: 4 tasks
Duration: 17 minutes
Candidates need to express their opinion on a topic familiar to them and speak based on reading and listening tasks.
Writing Questions: 2 Tasks
Duration: 50 minutes
Task 1: Integrated Task
Task 2: Independent Task
Candidates need to write an opinionated essay to express logic

Question. How can TOEFL Practice Online be helpful to prepare for the test?

Answer. With TOEFL Practice Online you can solve real test questions and get scores and results in input 24 hours. Complete practice tests are accessible on the TOEFL Practice Online site and can be taken in coordinated mode to recreate the genuine TOEFL iBT testing condition.

Question. How long is the test session?

Answer. The entire TOEFL iBT test session (including check-in) is approximately 3½ hours. The test itself is 3 hours. Check-in time is 30 minutes.

Question. What can I take to the test center?

Answer. Identification documents are the only personal items allowed in the testing room. You cannot bring phones, watches, or any other electronic devices.

Question. What are TOEFL test scores like?

Answer. The TOEFL test provides scores in 4 skill areas — Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing — and a total score:

  • Reading–30
  • Listening–30
  • Speaking–30
  • Writing–30
  • Total Score–120
  • The total score is the sum of the 4 skill scores.

Question. How long are scores valid?

Answer. ETS reports scores for 2 years after the test date.

Question. Would I be able to demand a test score audit of my Speaking and Writing answers?

Answer. Indeed, you can demand a test score audit for as long as 30 days after your test date.

Question. Is the TOEFL exam difficult?

Answer. As compared to other exams such as SAT, GRE, and ACT, the TOEFL is considered easier as it focuses more on your English skills, not on your knowledge of mathematical equations.

Question. Who do I contact if I have questions about my score report?

Answer. Here are the contact details:

Email: toefl@ets.org
Phone: 1-877-863-3546 (Toll-free for test-takers in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada)
+1-609-771-7100 (all other locations)
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Question. Is TOEFL is easier than IELTS?

Answer. When comparing reading section of IELTS and TOEFL, the reading section IELTS is much easier. In TOEFL Essay, candidates are required to go through an essay comprising 300 words. However, for IELTS, candidates are requiured to go through a 250 words essay.  Thus, to conclude, candidates are required to prepare strictly for TOEFL. 

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