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TOEFL iBT

The TOEFL iBT assess English language proficiency for non-native speakers intending to study or work in academic environments. Re-imagined in 2023 for a shorter, better experience.

2 Hours
New Duration
Internet-Based
Test Format

Why TOEFL iBT?

Accepted by 12,000+ institutions
Preferred by US & Canadian universities
Fair, centralized scoring system
Measures academic English usage
New shorter format (effective July 2023)
Options

Types of TOEFL Exam

TOEFL iBT

The most common Internet-based test, preferred for university admissions.

TOEFL PBT

Paper-based test (Discontinued since 2021, replaced by Home edition).

TOEFL Junior

Evaluates proficiency of middle school students aged 11+.

Structure

TOEFL iBT Format

SectionQuestions/TasksDurationGoal
Reading20 questions35 minsRead academic passages and respond.
Listening28 questions36 minsAnswer about classroom discussions.
Speaking4 tasks16 minsTalk about familiar academic topics.
Writing2 tasks29 minsOnline classroom discussion responses.

Deep Dive: Reading Section

Assesses your ability to read and comprehend academic content. Consists of two passages (~700 words each) from university-level textbooks.

Factual & Inferential questions
Rhetorical purpose
Vocabulary questions
Sentence simplification
Text insertion
Prose summary

Expert Tip

"Familiarity with the topics is not required; all information needed to answer the questions is provided in the passages. Focus on the glossary for any unfamiliar academic terms."

Score Range
0 - 120 (30 per section)

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