Online & Offline Courses for TOEFL
TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to students utilise their skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing and is one of the most widely respected and recognised English-language tests in the world.
Most people who take the TOEFL are planning to study at a university or college where English is the medium of instruction. However, the test is also used by immigration departments to issue residential and work visas, medical and licensing agencies for professional certification purposes, apart from individuals who simply want to assess their understanding of, and proficiency in, the English language.
For students planning to study overseas, TOEFL helps prove that they have the English skills that will actually be needed in an academic classroom. The test is composed of 100% academic tasks and questions. Therefore, many universities and colleges worldwide consider it to be one of the most appropriate tests of English while deciding on admissions.
Structure of the TOEFL iBT
| Section | Time Limit | Questions | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 60 – 80 minutes | 36 – 56 questions | Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions. |
| Listening | 60 – 90 minutes | 34 – 51 questions | Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions. |
| Break | 10 minutes | – | – |
| Speaking | 20 minutes | 6 tasks | Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 2 tasks | Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing. |
TOEFL iBT Score Scales
Each of the four TOEFL sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) are scored out of 30. The composite (or overall) TOEFL score will range from 0 to 120 and is calculated by combining the TOEFL scores on each of the four sections.
| Skill | Score Range | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 – 30 | High (22-30) Intermediate (15-21) Low (0-14) |
| Listening | 0 – 30 | High (22 – 30) Intermediate (15 – 21) Low (0 – 14) |
| Speaking | 0 – 30 | Good (26 – 30) Fair (18 – 25) Limited (10 – 17) Weak (0 – 9) |
| Writing | 0 – 30 | Good (24 – 30) Fair (17 – 23) Limited (1 – 16) |
