TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The TOEFL Exam is conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), a private exam board based in the United States. It evaluates English language proficiency for non-native speakers, primarily for study, work, and immigration purposes. TOEFL is widely accepted, especially in the United States, and is available in two formats: TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) and TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test).
Key Highlights
- Acceptance: Recognized by over 13,000 universities in more than 160 countries.
- Purpose: Required for study, work, and immigration.
- Score Range:
- TOEFL iBT: 0 to 120
- TOEFL PBT: 310 to 677
- Test Duration: Under 2 hours.
- Validity: Scores are valid for 2 years.
- Fee: ₹17,000/-
TOEFL Test Format
TOEFL iBT Structure
- Reading
- Duration: 60–80 minutes
- Includes 3–4 passages (700 words each) with 10 questions per passage.
- Assesses comprehension, understanding, and analysis skills.
- Listening
- Duration: 60–90 minutes
- Includes:
- 4–6 lectures (3–5 minutes each).
- 2–3 conversations (3 minutes each).
- Tests understanding of main ideas, details, and speaker attitudes.
- Speaking
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Includes 4 tasks:
- Independent task: Express personal opinions.
- Integrated tasks: Respond to reading and listening material.
- Responses are evaluated on delivery, language use, and topic development.
- Writing
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Includes 2 tasks:
- Integrated task: Respond to a passage and lecture.
- Independent task: Write an essay on a given prompt.
- Focuses on coherence, grammar, and argument structure.
TOEFL PBT Structure
- The paper-based test follows a similar structure to TOEFL iBT.
Scoring System
- Total Score: 0 to 120 (iBT), with each section scored 0 to 30.
- Scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.
Registration and Fees
- Register online through the ETS website.
- Fees vary by location and format, generally between ₹14,000 and ₹24,000.
Additional Information
- Many institutions require specific minimum scores for admission.
- Verify the score requirements for your target institutions before scheduling the test.
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