TOEFL — Test of English as a Foreign Language is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions. TOEFL is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS.
TOEFL is a trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS), a private non-profit organization, which designs and administers the tests. ETS issues official score reports, sent independently to institutions, for two years following the test. In the majority of countries only the computer-based version (TOEFL iBT) is available nowadays.
Continue ›››
TOEFL is a trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS), a private non-profit organization, which designs and administers the tests. ETS issues official score reports, sent independently to institutions, for two years following the test. In the majority of countries only the computer-based version (TOEFL iBT) is available nowadays.
TOEFL test structure
| Section | Time | Tasks | Max. point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 60–80 minutes | 36–56 | 30 |
| Listening | 60–90 minutes | 34–51 | 30 |
| Speaking | 20 minutes | 6 | 30 |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 2 | 30 |
| Total | 190–240 minutes | 78–115 | 120 |
Facts about TOEFL
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Cost | 160-250 USD |
| Duration | 270 minutes |
| The number of parts | 4 |
| The frequency of examination | >50 in a year |
| Exam results assessment time | 13 days |
| Exam certificate validity | 2 years |
| Alternative exams | IELTS, PTE Academic |
| Place of examination | 165 countries |
| Level | A1–C2 |
| University entrance | Yes |
| Immigration | Australia |
| Job placement | No |
| Min.–Max. points | 0–120 |
| Format |
|
| Year of foundation | 1964 |
| Official site | TOEFL |
| Organizer | ETS |