A closer look at the TOEFL® test
The TOEFL® test:
Making it easier to
reach your destination.
The TOEFL® test measures all four English language skills: reading,
listening, speaking and writing. So you can be confident that when
you study abroad, you’ll have the English skills you need to succeed
academically and socially. Plus, universities know that no other test is
as accurate as the TOEFL test.
Test in
½
day
You take all sections of the
TOEFL test in half a day.
10
Scores in
Beginning your study abroad adventure is one of the most exciting times
of your life. And no other test can get you closer to as many destinations
than the TOEFL® test. It’s the mostly widely accepted and most respected
choice. Plus, we help you along the way with tools and resources, like
official prep and the free TOEFL® Journey™ program. You can also learn
which institutions accept your TOEFL scores with the Advanced Search
Tool on www.toeflgoanywhere.org.
days
Scores are ready in 10 days, and
you can view them online.
Even more reasons why you
should take the TOEFL test:
Here’s an overview of the four
sections of the test:
27,000,000+
Reading Now shorter!
60 - 80 minutes | 36 - 56 questions
Read passages, then respond to questions.
More popular.
You’re in good company when you take the TOEFL test. To date, more
than 27 million people from around the world have taken it to get
to global destinations.
Listening
60 - 90 minutes | 34 - 51 questions
Listen to lectures or a classroom discussion,
then respond to questions.
8,500
Break
More destinations.
Mandatory 10-minute break for all test takers.
Speaking
20 minutes | 6 tasks
Using a microphone, speak about familiar topics, and
also discuss material you read about and listened to.
Writing
50 minutes | 2 tasks
Read a passage, listen to a recording and then
write your response (keyboard typing).
Register for the TOEFL test at
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START
your TOEFL® journey.
Take the TOEFL® test and go anywhere from here.
With the TOEFL test, you have
more choices about where you
can study — 17% more than any
other English language test. It’s
accepted by 8,500 institutions
in more than 130 countries,
including the U.S., the U.K.,
Canada, Australia, France
and Germany.
4,500+
More preferred.
When you choose the TOEFL
test, you’re taking the test
that 4 out of 5 admissions
officers prefer.*
4 OUT
OF 5
More convenient.
There‘s likely a TOEFL test center close to
you. You can take the TOEFL test at more
than 4,500 test centers in 165 countries
around the world — 5 times more than any
other English language test.
* Source: Survey of 263 admissions officers at U.S. universities, of which 212 accept both the
TOEFL® test and the IELTS® test and 152 state a preference.
Your world is
even bigger
when you
take the
TOEFL® test.
The TOEFL® Scholarship Program
Official TOEFL® Test Prep
Where would you go with a TOEFL scholarship? Each year, the TOEFL Scholarship
Program awards hundreds of thousands of dollars to TOEFL test takers worldwide
to help them reach their study abroad destination. Scholarships are awarded on
the basis of:
The TOEFL program makes it easier to be ready on test day with
a wide variety of official test preparation resources, including:
• The Official Guide to the TOEFL® Test
• TOEFL® Practice Online
• TOEFL® Value Packs — which can save you up to 40%
• TOEFL Sampler — free with your registration
• Academic achievement
• Leadership skills
• Excellence in English language skills
• Extracurricular activities
Plus, we offer many FREE resources, including the Meet the Study
Group video series, sample questions and videos of tips from
instructors about getting ready for test day.
Learn more about TOEFL scholarships and see if you are eligible at
www.ets.org/toefl/scholarships.
Learn more about official test preparation at
www.toeflgoanywhere.org/prepare.
“As I strive harder and harder, my dream gradually comes into shape, which is the most
exciting part of life. The TOEFL scholarship supports me financially to really concentrate
on my academics for graduate studies.”
— Daiki Itoh, Japan | TOEFL Scholarship Winner
Wants to study in the U.S.
The TOEFL® Journey™ Program
U.K. & Europe
You can use your TOEFL scores to apply to
English-speaking institutions in the U.K. and
countries in Europe such as France and Germany.
TOEFL scores are mapped to the CEFR and can be
used to apply for Tier 1, 2 and 4 visas in the U.K.
Your study abroad experience isn’t one you have to plan alone. We’re here to
help you every step of the way with the TOEFL® Journey™ program. It’s free to
join, and you don’t have to be registered for the TOEFL® test to sign up. When
you join, you can expect:
• Your own TOEFL Journey homepage, which you can
customize to your stage of planning
• Personalized messages sent to your email or mobile phone
• Helpful tips to make every step easier
Sign up for the TOEFL Journey program today at
www.toeflgoanywhere.org/toefljourney.
“Studying overseas is a great chance. By taking the TOEFL test I was allowed to complete
my Masters of Science in Australia, a challenging experience for me and a brilliant
opportunity for my future career.”
— Michela Maffei, Italy
Studying in Australia
“Preparing for the TOEFL test has given me confidence in my communication
skills and I am certain that I can present my perspective with clarity in
gatherings, be it academic, professional or social.”
— Sruthi Chandrasekaran, India | TOEFL Scholarship winner
Studying in the U.K.
Accepted by
8,500 institutions
130
in more than
countries.
Register for the TOEFL test at
www.iiglaos.com
Local Language Support & Resource Centers
North America
(U.S. & Canada)
You can use your TOEFL scores for admission to thousands
of institutions and programs in the U.S. and Canada,
including two-year and four-year undergraduate schools
as well as graduate and business school programs.
Contact one of the 37 in-language customer support centers or visit one of the
15 TOEFL iBT® Resource Centers, and you can get:
Australia
You’ve always been able to use your
TOEFL scores to apply to nearly every
Australian institution, including the
Group of Eight. And now, you can
also use your TOEFL scores to apply
for Australian student visas.
In partnership with
• More information about the TOEFL test
• Test preparation materials
• Registration assistance
For more information, visit www.ets.org/toefl/contact.
Now you can also register for the TOEFL test in local currency.
Best of luck on your TOEFL journey!