Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Measures the ability of non-native speakers to use and understand North American English for the purposes of learning in higher education institutions.This means an advanced understanding of the English language as it is written, heard and spoken in college and university settings. TOEFL is the worldwide recognized language test for university entry in the USA and Canada as well as an entrance qualification for a variety of international degree programs all over the world. It is possible to pass the exam using a computer-based or paper-based version.

Level
Low (2) to very high (5), level depends on the number of points acquired

Structure of exams

Computer-based TOEFL (approx. 240 minutes)
  • Listening comprehension; based on 30-50 questions and measures the ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America.

  • Structure; based on 20-25 questions and measures the ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English.

  • Reading comprehension; based on 44-55 questions and measures the ability to understand short passages that are similar in topic and style to academic texts used in North American colleges and universities.

  • Written expression; based on the TWE (Test of Written English) which is a part of the TOEFL examination and is in the form of an essay on an assigned topic (approx. 30 minutes)

Paper-based TOEFL (approx. 210 minutes)
  • Listening comprehension; based on 30-50 questions
  • Structure; based on 20-25 questions
  • Reading comprehension
  • Written expression; based on TWE (TEST of Written English) which is a part of the TOEFL examination and includes an essay on an assigned topic (approx. 30 minutes)


Results
The results are based on a points rationing scheme

  • Computer-based TOEFL: 40-300 points
  • Paper-based TOEFL: 310-677 points

The minimum score for permission varies depending upon the universities and usually lies between 500-600 grade points in most of them.

Period of validity
Results from the TOEFL Exam are valid for two years.


Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:

ETS TOEFL