1. What is the TOEFL?

The TOEFL is a test that shows your level of English. Basically, the university you're applying to, wants to know that you know enough English to understand your courses and do well in school. Almost every university in the United States has a minimum score that they require.

 

2. Who makes the TOEFL Test?

The TOEFL Test is created and produced by the Educational Testing Service.

 

3. What is iBT-TOEFL?

Internet Based Test of TOEFL is now applicable for the Next Generation. This one is the most updated and modern way of testing one’s English skills.

 

The TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based Test) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication:

• Speaking
• Listening
• Reading
• Writing

 

The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success. The TOEFL iBT also emphasizes integrated skills and provides better information to institutions about students' ability to communicate in an academic setting and their readiness for academic coursework.

 

4. Where can I take the TOEFL- iBT?

You can take the TOEFL-IBT in ETS authorised Test Center in almost every country in the world.

 

5. How is the TOEFL® iBT administered?

The test is administered on fixed dates at secure Internet-based test centers.
Most areas where the TOEFL® iBT is offered will have 30 to 40 administrations a year, but the number will vary based on the number of test takers and test centers capacity.

 

6. What is the Internet-Based test like?

The test includes four sections and takes about four hours to complete:
Section                   Time Limit              No. of Questions
Reading              60-100 minutes                  36-70
Listening            60-90 minutes                   34-51
Break                  10 minutes                         -
Speaking            20 minutes                        6 tasks
Writing               50 minutes                        2 tasks

 

7. What is Question pattern like?

Majority of the questions are based on multiple choice questions. But there are some sections, like the ‘Speaking’ & ‘Writing’ sections where there will be variations in the question pattern.

 

8. What is the order in which the TOEFL test is taken?

Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing - this is the order in which the test is conducted and you can’t violate this order while taking your TOEFL-test.

 

9. How long is the TOEFL test? How is the time divided among all the sections?

The TOEFL test is 4-hour long and includes the time required for giving instructions & a break also.

 

THE DIVISION OF THE 4 HRS:

TEST SECTIONS	NO. OF Qs	TIME LIMIT
Reading	3-5 passages; 12-14Qs from each Psg.	60-100mins
Listening	4-6 Lectures; 6 Qs from each Lecture. 2-3 Conversations; 5 Qs from each.	60-90mins
BREAK	BREAK	10mins
Speaking	6 tasks: 2 independent & 4 integrated.	20mins
Writing	1 integrated writing 1 independent writing	20mins 30mins

 

10. For how long is my TOEFL score valid?

Your TOEFL score is valid for only two years. In other words, two years after you take your TOEFL, your score will be deleted from the official TOEFL database.

 

11. How can I raise my score on the TOEFL?

Contact Focus. We have a lot of practice, tips, and info to help you. Root secrets for TOEFL Success are discovered here. Preparing with Focus will lead you to your target score.

 

12. Has the TOEFL® score scale changed for Internet-based testing?

Yes. The new score scale is shown here.
Section        Score Scale
Listening         0-30
Reading          0-30
Speaking        0-30
Writing             0-30
Total Score     0-120
The total score is the sum of the four skill scores.

 

• Is the newly launched iBT TOEFL difficult than the previous formats?

The TOEFL iBT Reading and Listening sections are not dramatically different from those on the current TOEFL test.
The integrated tasks on the TOEFL iBT Speaking and Writing sections may be considered more challenging because they are new to test takers.
The integrated tasks in the new test will help learners build the confidence needed to communicate in the academic environments they plan to enter.
The iBt TOEFL is more up-to-date and challenging than the previously taken tests which were cBT/ pBT. In order to get more familiar with the new format, it is recommended to take practice tests before the actual test.

• What is the benefit of an internet-based test?

With Internet-based testing, ETS can capture speech and score responses in a standardized manner.
Online registration and online score reporting make it easier for students to register for the TOEFL iBT and receive their test scores.

• How do I register for the iBT-TOEFL Test?

Registration can be done in 3 ways:

• Online
• Telephone
• Postal

 Online Registration:
 Register online here:
https://toefl-registration.ets.org/TOEFLWeb/extISERLogonPrompt.do
 Requirements for online registration:
 A valid credit card is required (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, or Visa® card), or an electronic check (e-check) if you have a bank account in the United States or its territories.

• Registration is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Early registration closes seven days prior to the test date (not including the day of the test).
• Late registration closes three days prior to the test date (not including the day of the test).
• Registrations received after the early registration deadline incur a late fee of US$25.

 Registration by Phone:

Official Phone No:	1-800-GO-TOEFL
	(1-800-468-6335) for testing in U.S.A & Canada.
	(1-443-751-4862) for testing outside U.S.A & Canada.

 Requirements are the same as for online registration.
 When registering by phone, you are given a  registration number, which you must bring to the test center on test day

• test date
• reporting time
• test center address

 Registration by Mail:
 Fill in all information on the Registration Form (PDF) available here (http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/ TOEFL_iBT_Registration_Form_06_07.pdf).

• Include payment.
• Mail the completed form. Mailing instructions are on the form.
• Registration forms must be received by ETS or your Regional Registration Center at least four weeks before your requested first-choice test date.
• Test takers with disabilities must use the Registration Form. If you wish to pay by credit card, write your credit card number and expiration date at the top of the form. Only test takers with disabilities can submit this form using a credit card; all others must submit either a check or money order.

The Postal Address:	ETS-TOEFL iBT Registration Office,
	P.O Box 6152,
	Princeton,
	NJ 08541-6152,
	U.S.A.

• What is the overall cost of the test?

The fee varies by country. The fee for the test administration with all the score cards is varies between US$150 to US$170. It can be paid by:
 Credit card

• E-check - drawn on a U.S.-based bank.
• Check in U.S. dollars or any other acceptable currency which are: Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, Danish kroner, Euro, Hong Kong dollar, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, Norwegian kroner, Singapore dollar, Swedish kroner, Swiss franc,
• Money order
• Eurochecks in Europe drawn on a bank in the same country as the currency

 Payments submitted in currencies other than those listed above will not be accepted and will be returned.
 Do not send cash or demand drafts.

• What do I bring to the test center?

• An acceptable and valid identification document(s), with a photograph and signature, which you specified when you registered to test.
• Your registration number. Print out your registration confirmation right before the test day. If there is a change in the test center (e.g., a different building than originally scheduled), it will be updated in your profile.
• Personal items other than ID are not allowed in the testing room.
• You are not allowed to carry anything, like paper, notebook, pencils or pens.
• You will be provided with paper, pencil and headphones by the supervisor available there.
• You will have to deposit personal items such as cell phones, pagers, PDAs, Blackberry® devices, handbags, and study materials.

• How can I re-schedule my appointment?

If you need to reschedule your test date, you must do so 3 full days before your test date. You need to provide your registration number, date of birth and the full name you used when registering. The fee for rescheduling is 50 US dollar, and can be done online.

• How can I cancel my appointment?

If you need to cancel your appointment to take the test, you need to do so 3 full days before your test date. You will be reimbursed half the price of the test. You can cancel your appointment online or by phone

• How and when do I get my scores?

Scores are posted on your online profile (Not to the personal email address provided while creating your profile) 3 weeks after the test date and then mailed to you and your designated score recipients (IF you have chosen these options while registering).
Your TOEFL® test payment entitles you to:
• One printed (if you choose this option) and one online examinee score record
• Up to four (4) official score reports that ETS will send directly to the institutions or agencies you designate when registering for the test.