TOEFL
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) is conducted by the ETS (educational testing service) and is accepted in maximum countries worldwide and is used for Admission, Scholarship, Immigration and Visa application purposes. The candidates are assessed in all the skills of the English language – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
TEST FORMAT| SECTION | DETAILS | TIME | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| READING | 3 – 4 READING PASSAGES | 54 – 72 MIN | 0 – 30 |
| 10 – 12 QUESTIONS PER PASSAGE | |||
| LISTENING | 3 – 4 LECTURES, EACH 6 SECTIONS | 41 – 57 MIN | 0 – 30 |
| 2 – 3 CONVERSATIONS EACH 5 SECTION | |||
| 10 MINUTES BREAK | |||
| SPEAKING | 1 OPEN QUESTION | ||
| 3 INTEGRATED TASKS (CONTAINING | 17 MIN | 0 – 30 | |
| AUDIO SEQUENCE OR A TEXT) | INFORMATION PROCESSING E.G AN | ||
| WRITING | 1 OPEN TASK | 50 MIN | 0 – 30 |
| 1 INTEGRATED TASK | |||
| TOTAL | 0 – 120 |
The reading section consists of two 700-word reading passages from textbooks taught at the university level. There are 10 questions for each passage. The listening section includes three lectures and two conversations. Lectures range from three to five minutes and conversations are three minutes each.
The 17-minute speaking section includes four tasks inspired by real-life scenarios, which students may encounter in or outside class. Unlike IELTS, there's no interaction with an examiner. Test-takers are given 15 to 30 seconds to prepare for a 45- or 60-second response that is recorded through a microphone and sent to ETS.
Additionally, the writing section has two tasks – a response to a reading and recorded lecture, and a reply to an online classroom discussion – for a total of 29 minutes.
TYPES OF TOEFL TEST| TOEFL IBT TEST | Computer delivered test at a centre |
|---|---|
| TOEFL IBT HOME EDITION | Computer delivered test at home. |
| TOEFL IBT PAPER EDITION | Speaking test is taken on a computer at home and Reading, Writing and Listening is taken at a test centre on paper. |
To get admission in top universities, it is essential to score above 100. A score between 90 – 100 is considered to be a fair score.
REGISTRATION FEEIn India the amount is 16,900 INR currently and is subject to changes.
RESULTSThe results are available after 6 days of taking the test and the scores are valid for a period of two years.
