TOEFL TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is one of the most popular English proficiency exams for study abroad accepted at American and Canadian universities and schools abroad. Administered by non-profit organization ETS (Educational Testing Service), TOEFL measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. iBT stands for Internet Based Test which is the most common form of TOEFL conducted worldwide. |
Students who want to apply for higher education overseas, scholarship and certification candidates, students and workers applying for visa can take TOEFL test any number of times not more than once in a 12-day period. TOEFL scores are accepted by all Australian and New Zealand universities and for all Australian and New Zealand immigration. Preferred in France and Germany. Widely accepted in the U.K. The Educational Testing Services (ETS) – the conducting body of TOEFL has shortened the duration of the test by 30 minutes starting August 1, 2019 .
What is TOEFL iBt?
As the name suggests, the TOEFL Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) is the online version of the TOEFL test for candidates looking to appear for their exam. It is the more preferred medium of TOEFL due to its ease of convenience and uses fewer resources.
What is TOEFL PBT?
The TOEFL Paper Based Test (TOEFL PBT) is the more orthodox method, wherein paper and pen are extensively used for the purpose of the exam. Not a big hit among students, the paper-based model of the TOEFL exam is conducted in areas that do not have access to the Internet. Candidates should be aware that in this format of the TOEFL exam, the TOEFL Speaking Test is not conducted due to the limited availability of resources.
Exam Pattern
Reading Section | 3–4 reading passages, 10 questions each , 54–72 minutes. |
Listening Section | 3–4 lectures, 6 questions each , 2–3 conversations, 5 questions each , 41–57 minutes. |
Speaking Section | 4 Tasks, 1 independent, 3 integrated, 17 minutes. |
Writing Section | 2 Tasks, Time Allotted – 50 mins. |
Total Time | 3 hours. |
Nature of Exam | Internet Based Test (iBT) . |
Total Scores | TOEFL iBT is out of 120 . |
Other Details
Website | http://www.ets.org/toefl |
Registration | Online |
Test Fees | US $180 |
Score Validity | 2 Years |
Frequency of Test | Throughout the year (On weekends) . |
Score Reporting | There is a provision of reporting your TOEFL test scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the TOEFL test fee you pay. |
Additional Test Score Reporting Fees | US $20 |
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