TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language is a internet based test (IBT) which is standardized test designed to assess the ability to understand and to use English. This test widely used in United States for applying in universities and colleges. The TOEFL is administrated by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), a private, non profit company situated in Princeton, New Jersey.
This test measures receptive and expressive abilities. Majorly, total score on the test is based on reading and listening skills and integrated skills in Speaking and Writing with various questions.
TOEFL iBT Exam Pattern
i) Reading Section | 36 - 70 questions, Time Allotted - 60 to 100 mins. |
ii) Listening Section | 34 - 51 questions, Time Allotted - 60 to 90 mins. |
iii) Speaking Section | 6 Tasks, Time Allotted - 20 mins. |
iv) Writing Section | 2 Tasks, Time Allotted - 50 mins. |
Total Time | 4 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 | USD 185 |
Score Validity | 2 Years |