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TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language

Prove Your English. Accepted Everywhere.

0 – 120

Total Score

2 Years

Validity

~2 Hours

Duration

11,500+

Institutions

Overview

Why TOEFL?

TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) is the most widely accepted English language proficiency test in the world, trusted by more than 11,500 universities and institutions in over 160 countries. TOEFL uniquely tests your ability to use and understand English the way it is actually used in college and university settings β€” reading academic articles, listening to lectures, speaking in seminars, and writing essays.

πŸ“Œ TOEFL is the only English proficiency test that integrates all four skills (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) in a single test using real university-level academic content. It is preferred by many US universities over IELTS for graduate admissions.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility

1

Students applying to undergraduate or graduate programs in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe.

2

All 12th Grade / HSC students planning to study at English-medium universities abroad.

3

Students applying to universities that specifically prefer TOEFL (MIT, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Johns Hopkins).

4

Students targeting programs in non-English speaking countries (Germany, Netherlands, France, Sweden).

5

Professionals applying for skilled worker visas to English-speaking countries.

6

Students and professionals applying for immigration to USA, UK or Europe.

7

Anyone aged 16 and above. No upper age limit.

Test Structure

Exam Format

Reading

  • 2 Passages – 10 Questions each
  • Duration: 35 minutes total
  • Academic texts at university level (science, history, social science)
  • Question types: factual, inference, vocabulary, sentence insertion, prose summary
  • Score: 0 to 30

Listening

  • 3–4 Lectures + 2–3 Conversations
  • Duration: 36 minutes total (may vary)
  • Lectures include professors and students discussing academic topics
  • Tests: understanding main ideas, details, purpose, attitude and organization
  • Score: 0 to 30

Speaking

  • 4 Tasks total – 16 minutes
  • Task 1 (Independent): Express and defend a personal opinion (45 sec preparation, 60 sec response)
  • Tasks 2–4 (Integrated): Listen/read then speak about the content
  • Scored by certified human raters
  • Score: 0 to 30

Writing

  • 2 Tasks – 29 minutes total
  • Task 1 (Integrated): Read a passage, listen to a lecture, write a 150–225 word response (20 minutes)
  • Task 2 (Academic Discussion): Contribute to an academic discussion post (150+ words, 10 minutes)
  • Score: 0 to 30
Scores & Validity

Scoring Information

Total Score

0 to 120 (sum of 4 section scores, each 0–30)

Typical Requirement

80+ for most universities; 100+ for top research universities

Score Validity

2 years from test date

Retakes

Can be taken as often as desired; 12-day minimum gap between tests

Expert Advice

Preparation Tips

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TOEFL uses North American English accents β€” practice with US academic podcasts and lectures.

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For Integrated Speaking/Writing: take notes while reading and listening β€” your notes are your script.

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Speaking tasks are timed with strict preparation windows β€” practice with a timer every session.

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Use the ETS official TOEFL prep materials β€” they include real past test questions.

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For Writing Task 2 (Academic Discussion), practice concise, opinion-led academic writing.

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MyBest Scores: ETS lets you send your best section scores across multiple test dates.

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