TOEFL

TOEFL

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

  1. Reading
    • Duration: 60–80 minutes
    • Includes 3–4 passages (700 words each) with 10 questions per passage.
    • Assesses comprehension, understanding, and analysis skills.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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