TOEFL
What is TOEFL Exam?
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an English proficiency exam for students planning to study in English-speaking countries. The ETS TOEFL Exam measures all four academic English skills – reading, listening, speaking and writing in an academic set-up.
What is TOEFL Test
TOEFL, or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), is a standardized English language proficiency test conducted by the Education Testing System (ETS). The test assesses the test taker’s ability to undertake classes in English at a college or university in popular English-language study destinations.
The test is divided into four sections – Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking to check their overall competency in English before they move to an English-speaking country for academic or professional purposes.
It is to be noted that the TOEFL on-paper test has now been discontinued, and only the TOEFL iBT (computer-delivered test) is available in India. Indian students can take the TOEFL iBT at home or an authorized test center.
TOEFL Acceptance Around World
According to ETS, the TOEFL test scores are accepted by 100% of universities in the USA, the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, where English is the primary language of instruction.
Eligibility Criteria for TOEFL
Let us now look at who is eligible to take the TOEFL exam. While below are some common eligibility criteria to take the TOEFL, it is also imperative to check the individual requirements of your preferred universities or institutions, as they might require some additional academic qualifications.
- There are no age restrictions, but you must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.
- You must have a valid passport and a confirmation letter from ETS with the registration number, test date, and test location.
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TOEFL Section
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Estimated Timing
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No. of Questions/Tasks
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Score Scale
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Reading
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35 minutes
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20 questions
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0-30
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0-30
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29 minutes
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2 tasks
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0-30
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Listening
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36 minutes
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28 questions
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0-30
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Speaking
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16 minutes
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4 tasks
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0-30
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