What is current test pattern of TOEFL iBT ?
The test includes four sections and takes about four hours to complete.
|
Section |
Time Limit |
No. of Questions |
Score Scale |
|
Reading |
60-100 minutes |
36 - 70 |
0 - 30 |
|
Listening |
60-90 minutes |
34 - 51 |
0 - 30 |
|
Break |
10 minutes |
- |
- |
|
Speaking |
20 minutes |
6 tasks |
0 - 30 |
|
Writing |
50 minutes |
2 tasks |
0 - 30 |
|
Total |
240 minutes |
- |
0 - 120 |
What's different about the new test?
The TOEFL iBT has a new Speaking Section, which includes independent and integrated tasks.
There is no longer a Structure Section. Grammar is tested on questions and tasks in each section.
Lectures and conversations in the Listening section are longer, but note-taking is allowed. In fact, note-taking is allowed throughout the entire test.
The candidate will be tested for speech clarity in English Language. The new questions will measure the understanding of a speaker's attitude, degree of certainty, and purpose.
The Reading section has new questions that ask test takers to categorize information and fill in a chart or complete a summary.
The Writing section requires typing.
How does one register for the test?
Registration starts two months prior to the date of taking the test in each country.
Registration can be done either:
a) online b) by phone or c) by e-mail
Vidyalankar has the facility where by the candidate can register for the test. Requirement is a Credit Card.
Cost :
The test costs U.S. $150*. (Includes fee for reporting scores to 4 Universities).
On the day of the test, the candidate will have to submit the names of 4 universities where he/she would like the ETS to report the TOEFL scores at no extra cost.
Fee is subject to change.
For Further Details : www.ets.org and www.toefl.org