The TOEFL iBT®
English Test
The TOEFL iBT®
The TOEFL iBT® test helps you stand out confidently in English. It’s the only test that measures all four academic English skills —reading, listening, speaking and writing—the way they are actually used in a classroom, so you can be confident you’ll stand out to universities where it counts.
The TOEFL iBT® Test Content
The TOEFL iBT test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
Section
Estimated Timing
Questions/Tasks
Description
Reading
35 minutes
20 questions
Read passages and respond to questions.
Listening
36 minutes
28 questions
Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom
discussions.
Speaking
16 minutes
4 questions
Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you
read and heard.
Writing
29 minutes
2 questions
Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your
response.
State and support an opinion in an online classroom
discussion.
Why Choose the TOEFL iBT Test?
• Accepted and preferred worldwide: When you choose the TOEFL iBT test to show your English
proficiency, universities notice and know you’re ready to succeed. Accepted by more than
13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries, and preferred worldwide, the
TOEFL iBT testis the world’s premier English-language test for study, work and immigration.
• Available worldwide: Access the TOEFL iBT test almost anywhere in the world, with testing
available in more than 200 countries and territories. View the full list of countries where the
TOEFL iBT test is available.
• Test your way: Choose where and how you want to take the TOEFL iBT test: at a test center or
at home. Learn more about testing options and choose the one that’s most convenient for you.
• Prepare with confidence: Get ready with TOEFL® TestReady™,your personalized, one-stop
TOEFL iBT prep portal. Access official practice materials, receive tailored performance feedback,
track your progress and more.
You can click here to get further information.
Find institutions that accept TOEFL scores
More than 13,000 institutions in over 160 countries accept TOEFL scores. When your goal is university
study, choose the test with scores that are widely accepted and preferred around the world.
Use the TOEFL® Destinations Search to find universities and institutions that accept TOEFL scores.
More to know about the certificate
Prepare for the TOEFL iBT
TestTOEFL® TestReady™
TOEFL® TestReady™ combines the best TOEFL iBT prep offerings with exclusive features and deeper
insights to enhance your English communication skills. All feedback, recommendations, personalized
insights and tips are developed by the same teams that write and produce the TOEFL iBT test.
Whether you’re just embarking on your TOEFL iBT journey or aiming to boost your scores, TOEFL
TestReady can help you get further, faster, with tailored study solutions for your skill level and goals.
Click here to explore all the benefits TOEFL TestReady has to offer. (Important reminder: You should set
up an account first to be able to make use of the platform.)
When are the scores released?
Scores will be accessible in your ETS account:
• Taken at a test center: 4-8 days after your test date
• TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 4-8 days after your test date
The precise date for receiving your official scores will be indicated at the conclusion of your TOEFL iBT
test.
Prepare for the TOEFL iBT
TestTOEFL® TestReady™
TOEFL® TestReady™ combines the best TOEFL iBT prep offerings with exclusive features and deeper
insights to enhance your English communication skills. All feedback, recommendations, personalized
insights and tips are developed by the same teams that write and produce the TOEFL iBT test.
Whether you’re just embarking on your TOEFL iBT journey or aiming to boost your scores, TOEFL
TestReady can help you get further, faster, with tailored study solutions for your skill level and goals.
Click here to explore all the benefits TOEFL TestReady has to offer. (Important reminder: You should set
up an account first to be able to make use of the platform.)
When are the scores released?
Scores will be accessible in your ETS account:
• Taken at a test center: 4-8 days after your test date
• TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 4-8 days after your test date
The precise date for receiving your official scores will be indicated at the conclusion of your TOEFL iBT
test.
How to Register for the TOEFL iBT Test
The easiest way to register is through your ETS account. You can also register by phone or by mail. Use
the TOEFL iBT Registration Form (PDF) and see “How to Register” in the TOEFL iBT® Information Bulletin
(PDF).