Test of English as a Foreign Language
Required For
Study/Migration Visa in multiple countries
Mode of taking test
Computer Based
Test Type
English Proficiency Test
Official Website
About TOEFL
About Test
The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. It evaluates how well you combine your reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills to perform academic tasks. TOEFL is conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and is widely accepted by over 11,500 universities and academic institutions in more than 106 countries, such as the U.S., the U.K., New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and across Asia and Europe. It is popular in English as well as non-English speaking countries.
Why take the test?
TOEFL test is preferred by over 80% of Canadian graduate programs. It is also accepted by 100% of the U.K. universities, including the Russel Group schools. Over 90% of TOEFL test takers surveyed got into their 1st or 2nd choice university. It is also the most preferred language test in France and Germany. It also offers a free service that matches you with universities based on the criteria that you enter in your profile, so you’re more likely to receive information about programs, financial aid, fellowships and other educational opportunities.
TOEFL Basics
Eligibility
You must have passed in 10+2 from any recognised Indian Board or University.
General Facts
Date and Frequency
The TOEFL test has over 50 test dates per year at authorized test centers around the world. You can retake the test as many times as you wish, but you cannot take it more than once in a 3-day period. If you already have a test appointment, you cannot register for another test date that is within 3 days of your existing appointment. The registration fee is due each time you register for a test date.
Center and Admit Card
The TOEFL iBT test, administered via the internet, is offered more than 50 times a year at authorized test centers around the world. There is no admit card provided.
Result
You can view your scores online or via the TOEFL official app, approximately 6 days after you take the test.
Score Reporting
Your test fee includes up to 4 free official TOEFL score reports to be sent to the TOEFL Destinations that you select before you take the test. Official score reports will be sent to your designated recipients within 11 days after you take the test.
Score Validity
2 Years
Time Duration
3 Hours
Score range for the test
0 to 120
Sections
General Test
Reading
- Questions - 30-40
- Duration - 54-72 minutes
- Score - 0 to 30
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.
Listerning
- Questions - 28-39
- Duration - 41-57 minutes
- Score - 0 to 30
Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.
Spreaking
- Questions - 4
- Duration - 17 minutes
- Score - 0 to 30
Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.
Writing
- Questions - 2
- Duration - 50 minutes
- Score - 0 to 30
Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.
Fees
Registration Fees
USD 180
Rescheduling Fees
USD 60
Test Center Change Fees
USD 60
Late Fee
USD 40
TOEFL Exam Registration Process
You can either register online and pay the test fee by Credit/Debit Card, e-check or Paypal or register by Courier(If you are testing outside the United States, U.S. territories and Canada, mail your form and payment to your RRC.) or you can register by phone and pay with a debit/credit card.
FAQs
Yes, the test takers with disabilities or health-related needs can avail special services and reasonable accommodations deemed appropriate given the purpose of the test. To request accommodations, go to Disabilities Accommodations to see the steps you need to take to register.
Yes, you can. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the test, but you cannot take it more than once in a 3-day period. If you already have a test appointment, you cannot register for another test date that is within 3 days of your existing appointment. The registration fee is due each time you register for a test date.
Yes, you can order additional score reports once your scores are available online, approximately 6 days after your test date. Additional reports can be ordered through your ETS account either online or via the TOEFL official app, or by completing the Additional Score Report Request Form (PDF). Reports are mailed approximately 3 to 5 days after receipt of your request and payment. The fee is US$20 for each report ordered.
Yes, if you cancel your registration before the 4-day advance deadline, you will receive a refund of half the original test fee you paid. Refunds are in U.S. dollars. Cash refunds are not available.
