Overview

Any person who wants to pursue further education in the US, Canada, or any other english speaking country, must take this examination and also pass the necessary passing score. TOEFL evaluates the abilities, which are needed for several academic tasks, which include reading, listening, speaking as well as writing.

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) is the main responsible body for administrating TOEFL. It creates questions, as well as administers the test and gives scores to test takers.

Exam Pattern

Reading

Tests analysis of academic texts.

Question Types:

Involves academic text passages and related questions.

Speaking

Assesses English speaking in an academic context.

Question Types:

Tasks based on opinions and integrated skills.

Listening

Measures understanding of North American English.

Question Types:

Includes lectures, discussions, and conversations.

Writing

Evaluates English academic writing ability.

Question Types:

Features integrated and independent writing tasks.

IELTS Exam Registration

IELTS Exam Fees

INR 16,900

Registration Fees

INR 5,900

Test Rescheduling

INR 1,950

Additional Score Reports

$235

Registration Fees- USA

Syllabus

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is designed to assess the English language proficiency of non-native speakers. The exam comprises four main sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Below is a detailed breakdown of the TOEFL syllabus for 2024.

1. Reading Section

  • Duration: 35-80 minutes (depending on the number of passages).
  • Number of Questions: 20-56 questions.
  • Format:
    • Candidates read 3 to 4 passages (approximately 700 words each) from academic texts and answer questions based on them.
  • Skills Assessed:
    • Understanding and interpreting academic materials.
    • Ability to analyze and synthesize information from the passages.
  • Question Types:
    • Factual information, inference, vocabulary in context, sentence simplification, and summarization.

2. Listening Section

  • Duration: 36-90 minutes (depending on the number of audio clips).
  • Number of Questions: 28-51 questions.
  • Format:
    • Candidates listen to lectures, conversations, and discussions, then answer questions based on what they heard.
  • Skills Assessed:
    • Comprehension of spoken English in academic settings.
    • Ability to identify main ideas, details, and speaker attitudes.
  • Question Types:
    • Multiple-choice questions based on audio clips.

3. Speaking Section

  • Duration: Approximately 16 minutes.
  • Number of Tasks: 4 tasks.
  • Format:
    • Task 1: Independent Speaking Task – Express personal opinions on familiar topics.
    • Tasks 2-4: Integrated Speaking Tasks – Summarize information from reading and listening materials.
  • Skills Assessed:
    • Ability to communicate effectively in spoken English in academic contexts.

4. Writing Section

  • Duration: 50 minutes.
  • Number of Tasks: 2 tasks.
  • Format:
    • Task 1: Integrated Writing Task – Read a passage and listen to a recording, then write a response based on both sources.
    • Task 2: Independent Writing Task – Write an essay expressing an opinion on a given topic.
  • Skills Assessed:
    • Ability to write clear and coherent essays in English.

Total Exam Duration

The total duration of the TOEFL exam is approximately 3 hours, including breaks between sections.

Scoring

  • Each section is scored on a scale of 0 to 30, with a total score range of 0 to 120.
  • Scores are typically available online within 6 days after taking the test.

Have Questions?

We have 24/7 support available.

whatsapp_icon Whatsapp Us
call_icon Call an Expert

TOEFL scores range from 0 to 120, with each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) scored between 0 and 30. The total score is the sum of all four sections.

You can take the TOEFL as many times as you like, but you must wait at least 12 days between test dates.

Yes, the TOEFL iBT can be taken at authorized test centers or online through the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, which is monitored by a live proctor.

The Reading section includes multiple-choice questions based on academic passages, testing skills like comprehension, inference, and vocabulary.