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TOEFL : All You Need to Know

TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language. It examines the English skills of a non-native speaker, usually in the context of advanced studies. ETS, or Educational Testing Service, issues the test, and many colleges and universities in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia accept it.

For students to be successful in English-speaking countries, they need to excel academically and possess the requisite challenging skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing for comprehension.

Key Details About TOEFL

  • TOEFL is authorized by ETS (Educational Testing Service)
  • TOEFL is recognized by over 12,500 institutions worldwide, including top-ranking universities.
  • ETS offers the TOEFL test in two formats: the Internet-based TOEFL iBT and the limited-availability TOEFL iBT Paper Edition.
  • Tests are conducted mainly on computers.
  • India’s test fee is 193.04 USD.
  • The score is represented in a scaled score from 0-120.
  • TOEFL tests are valid for 2 years.
  • More Info: Official portal: ets.org/toefl

Complete Guide To The TOEFL Exam Structure?

Reading section

The TOEFL Reading section is the same for all test takers and includes academic passages followed by multiple-choice and other question types that test comprehension, inference, and vocabulary skills.

  • Format : 2 passages with 10 questions each.
  • Skills : Main ideas, inferences, vocabulary, sentence insertion.
  • Timing :35 minutes.

Listening section

The TOEFL Listening section includes lectures and conversations, with questions following the order of information presented. Each recording is played once and features a range of native English accents, including North American, British, Australian, and others.

  • Format: 3 lectures + 2 conversations.
  • Skills: Understanding tone, purpose, ideas, and details.
  • Timing: Approx. 36 minutes.

Speaking section

The TOEFL Speaking section is conducted online and includes four tasks that assess your ability to express ideas clearly and speak effectively in academic settings.

  • Format : 4 tasks (1 independent + 3 integrated).
  • Skills : Clarity, fluency, grammar, and coherence in responses.
  • Timing : Approx. 16 minutes.

Writing section

The TOEFL Writing section includes two tasks—one integrated and one independent—assessing academic writing skills.

  • Format : 2 tasks (1 integrated, 1 Writing for an Academic Discussion).
  • Skills : Structure, argument development, grammar, and vocabulary.
  • Timing : 29 minutes.

Eligibility for TOEFL 2025

Minimum Age


No minimum or maximum age specified.

Academic Qualifications


No mandatory qualifications, but high school-level English is recommended Nationality.

Nationality


Open to all nationalities.

Other Notes


Generally taken by students applying to English-speaking universities.

TOEFL Test Fees

The standard TOEFL iBT exam fee in India is ₹16,900, including taxes. The price may vary slightly based on your location and selected services. Below is a breakdown of fees based on the test format and purpose.

TOEFL iBT Test (Standard)

193.04 USD

For university admissions and English proficiency assessments.

TOEFL iBT Home Edition

193.04 USD

For taking the test at home under online supervision.

TOEFL Paper Edition

193.04 USD

Only available in select locations. Speaking section taken at home.

  • Must cancel at least 4 full days before the test date.
  • Refund amount is 50% of the test fee.
  • No refund for late cancellations or no-shows.
  • Cancel via ETS account or customer support.
  • Must reschedule at least 4 full days before test date.
  • Can be done online via ETS account.
  • No refund for late cancellations or no-shows.
  • Standard fee applies for any rescheduling.
  • Log in to your ETS account.
  • Request rechecking within 30 days of your test date.
  • Pay the applicable fee.

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