The TOEFL exam is approximately 4-1/2 hours long, and is divided into four sections that integrate all four of these English language skills:
- Reading: 60- 100 minutes; 3-5 passages, followed by comprehension questions
- Listening: 60-90 minutes, 2-3 conversations
- Speaking: 20 minutes; 6 tasks with 15-30 seconds to prepare and 45-60 seconds to speak
- Writing: 50 minutes, 2 writing tasks
TOEFL Scoring
Your composite (or overall) TOEFL score will range from 0 to 120 and is calculated by combining your TOEFL scores on each of the four sections.
The individual sections are graded separately. You will receive four TOEFL scores ranging from 0 to 30: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
TOEFL scores vary in importance at different schools. Other factors that schools consider include academics, work experience, letters of reference, and scores on other standardized tests (GMAT, SAT, etc.).
The TOEFL iBT Is Coming in Stages
The change to an Internet-based Test (iBT) wasn’t able to be implemented in every testing center at one time. ETS, the administrator of the TOEFL exam, is still offering the computer-based or pencil and paper exam in some cities and some countries. Visit www.TOEFL.org for information on testing in your local area .
Where can I get more information about the TOEFL exam?
You can contact The Princeton Review by calling 800-2Review (800-273-8439). Or you can visit the TOEFL website, www.TOEFL.org.