Types of TOEFL Exam
The Educational Testing Service organizes the TOEFL exam in two modes.
Internet-Based
Test (TOEFL IBT)
The TOEFL Internet-Based Test (TOEFL IBT) is the online version of the TOEFL test for candidates who want to take their exam. The TOEFL-IBT test is the most popular, with over 90% of students taking the exam via the internet. The TOEFL-IBT exam is divided into four sections: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Students are required to complete all parts on a computer equipped with a camera and microphone. Because the IBT test pattern lacks a separate section to assess candidates' grammar knowledge, the writing section is scrutinized in depth.
Paper Based
Exam (TOEFL PBT)
TOEFL PBT is an English language test that is administered on paper. The TOEFL PBT test format differs from the Internet-based Test in that it includes a separate essay section. Applicants who do not wish to take an internet-based test may opt for PBT. The recordings in the Paper Based Test's listening section are shorter than those in the IBT.
Eligibility Criteria for TOEFL?
Applicants can take the TOEFL test after completion of the 12th exam from the reputed board or university.
The applicant who is taking the test is having dreams of pursuing higher education in an English-speaking nation.
There is no minimum eligibility requirement based on education qualification or age. However, the candidate must have a valid passport while taking the exam.
TOEFL Eligibility Score
Any band score above 100 is considered a good TOEFL score.
| S.NO | Section | Score Range | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOEFL Reading Section | 0-30 | Poor (0 - 14) Average (15 - 21) Proficient (22 - 30) |
| 2 | TOEFL Listening Section | 0-30 | Poor (0 - 14) Average (15 - 21) Proficient (22 - 30) |
| 3 | TOEFL Speaking Section | 0-30 | Poor(0 - 9) Below average (10 - 17) Average (18 - 25) Proficient (26 - 30) |
| 4 | TOEFL Writing Section | 0-30 | Poor - Below average (1 - 16) Above average (17 - 23) Proficient (24 - 30) |
| TOEFL Total Score | 120 |
TOEFL Exam Pattern and Syllabus
| S.No. | Type | No. of Questions | TOEFL Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | TOEFL Reading Section | 30-40 | 54-74 minutes |
| 2. | TOEFL Listening Section | 28-38 | 41-57 minutes |
| 3. | TOEFL Speaking Section | 4 Tasks | 17 minutes |
| 4. | TOEFL Writing Section | 2 | (Integrated Writing Task - 20 Minutes) (Independent Writing Task - 30 Minutes) 50 minutes |
TOEFL Scholarships
Students who have taken the TOEFL test and received their results are eligible to apply for the TOEFL scholarship. Every year, the ETS TOEFL scholarship is given to students who want to study abroad at a university or college in one of the 120+ countries listed in the TOEFL Directory.
Scholarships and grants are extremely beneficial to students who wish to study abroad.
Exam Information :
| Exam Name | TOEFL |
|---|---|
| TOEFL full form | Test of English as a Foreign Language |
| Official Website | Visit Now |
| Conducting body | ETS (Educational Testing Service) |
| Widely popular as | English language proficiency test |
| Generally accepted by | Universities in the USA and Canada |
| Mode of exam | Internet-based and Paper-based |
| TOEFL iBT fee | US $185 (INR 13520 Approx) |
| TOEFL Paper-based test fee | US $180 (INR 13155 Approx) |
| Score Range | Up to 120 Reading: 0 - 30 Listening: 0 - 30 Speaking: 0 - 30 Writing: 0 - 30 |
| IELTS Scholarship | Yes |
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