The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test that measures the English language ability of non-native speakers. It is used by universities and colleges to assess the English proficiency of international students who want to study in an English-speaking country. The TOEFL consists of four sections: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Each section tests different skills related to understanding and using the English language. The TOEFL is designed for people aged 10 years old or older.
TOP FACTS AND STATS ABOUT TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE:
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is the most widely accepted English language proficiency test in the world.
- Over 10,000 universities and institutions in more than 150 countries accept TOEFL scores for admission purposes.
- The TOEFL exam consists of four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
- The total testing time is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes with no breaks between sections.
- The minimum score required to pass the TOEFL exam varies depending on the institution or program you are applying to but typically ranges from 61-90 out of 120 points overall for undergraduate programs and 80-100 out of 120 points overall for graduate programs.
TOEFL Format and Protocals
Reading: 3-4 passages, each containing 10 questions 54–72 minutes
Listening: 5-7 passages, each containing 5–6 questions 41–57 minutes
Break Mandatory break 10 minutes
Speaking: 4 tasks 17 minutes
Writing: 2 tasks 50 minutes
Paper-based test
The TOEFL paper-based Test (PBT) was still available in limited areas until 2017 when it was replaced by the Paper-delivered test. Scores are valid for two years after the test date, and test takers can have their scores sent to institutions or face time.
Listening (30 – 40 minutes)
The Listening section consists of 3 parts. The first one contains 30 questions about short conversations. The second part has 8 questions about longer conversations. The last part asks 12 questions about lectures or talks. Harder questions are worth two scores.
Structure and Written Expression (25 minutes)
The Structure and Written Expression section has 15 exercises for completing sentences correctly and 25 exercises for identifying errors. Harder questions are worth two scores.
Reading Comprehension (55 minutes)
The Reading Comprehension section has 50 questions about reading passages. Harder questions are worth two scores.
Writing (30 minutes)
The TOEFL PBT administrations include a writing test called the Test of Written English (TWE). This is one essay question with 250–300 words on average.
TOEFL iBT Test
The TOEFL iBT test is scored on a scale of 0 to 120 points.
Each of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing) receives a scaled score from 0 to 30. The scaled scores from the four sections are added together to determine the total score.
The reading and listening sections are tested first, followed by a ten-minute break. The speaking and writing sections are then completed following the break. A maximum amount of 203 minutes is allowed to complete the whole exam process.
Each speaking question is initially given a raw score of 0 to 4, with a 1-point increment, and each writing question is initially given a raw score of 0.0 to 5.0, with a 0.5-point increment. These scores are converted to scaled scores of 0 to 30.
TOEFL Exam Price
The test fee varies depending on where you take the test but typically ranges between USD $180 - $325. This covers your registration fee, your score report, and 4 score reports sent to institutions you select.
TOEFL Exam Validity
Two Years
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