The TOEFL is a test for non-native English speakers to evaluate their ability to read, write, speak, and listen to English. The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. And it evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.
There are two formats for the TOEFL test, depending on the location of your test center, which is often a consideration for those planning to study abroad. Most test takers take the TOEFL iBT test. Test centers that do not have Internet access offer the Paper-based Test (PBT). In India, it is the TOEFL iBT that is conducted in various test centers across the country. Each year, nearly a million individuals of all ages take the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency. More than 25 million people from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test since it was first offered.
More than 8,000 colleges, agencies and other institutions in over 130 countries accept TOEFL scores. Other organizations rely on TOEFL scores as well:
- Immigration departments use them to issue residential and work visas
- Medical and licensing agencies use them for professional certification purposes
- Individuals use them to measure their progress in learning English
The TOEFL iBT® test is given in English and administered via the internet. There are four sections (listening, reading, speaking and writing) which take a total of about four and a half hours to complete and each section is taken online. Of these, Speaking and Writing are Integrated Tasks since they involve listening and reading tasks before answering questions. The total score is 120.
| Section | Duration | Questions | Task | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 35 minutes | 20 | Multiple passages from academic texts and answer questions. | 0 – 30 |
| Listening | 36 minutes | 28 | Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, and then answer questions. | 0 – 30 |
| Speaking | 16 minutes | 4 tasks | Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. | 0 – 30 |
| Writing | 29 minutes | 2 tasks | Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing. | 0 – 30 |
Reading:
The Reading section includes three or four reading passages. You have from 36 minutes to answer all the questions in the section.
TOEFL iBT Reading passages are excerpts from university-level textbooks that would be used in introductions to a discipline or topic. The passages will cover a variety of different subjects. Don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with the topic of a passage. All the information you need to answer the questions will be in the passage.
Listening:
The Listening section includes test questions about academic lectures and long conversations in which the speech sounds very natural. You can take notes on any listening material throughout the entire test. The test is composed of:
Speaking:
Your recorded responses are sent to the ETS Scoring Network, where three to six certified human raters score them holistically on a scale of 0 to 4. The average score on the six tasks is converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30.
Raters do not expect your responses to be perfect, and even high-scoring responses may contain occasional errors. Your pronunciation does not need to sound like that of a native speaker of English. The raters are listening for the effectiveness of your communication and your ability to accomplish the tasks you are given.
Writing:
The total time for the Writing section is 29 minutes. You are asked to write responses to two writing tasks: an integrated Writing task and an independent Writing task.
- Integrated writing task (20 minutes) — read a short passage and listen to a short lecture, then write in response to what you read and listened to.
- Writing for an Academic Discussion task (10 minutes) — state and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion.
Some TOEFL® Facts
Where are TOEFL scores accepted?
More than 8,000 colleges, universities and agencies in 130 countries accept TOEFL scores.
How do I register for the test?
Visit www.ets.org/toefl to register for the test.
How much does it cost?
TOEFL fee in India is 205$.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
You can reschedule or cancel your registration up to three full days before your test date (not including the day of the test or the day of your request). That means if your test is on a Saturday, you must reschedule or cancel by Tuesday. The fee to reschedule is US$60 and must be paid before you can reschedule. If your request is not received at least three full days in advance, your full test fee will be forfeited. Test administrators are not authorized to make schedule changes. To reschedule, you will need to provide your registration number and the full name you used to register.
How and when do I get my scores?
Scores will be posted online within two weeks of the test date. Log in to your online TOEFL iBT account, enter the ETS ID received when you registered and click on the “View Scores” link. Your scores are also mailed to the universities or institutions you selected when you registered.
How long is the score valid?
TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years.
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