What is the TOEFL?

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The TOEFL, Test of English as a Foreign Language, is required by American institutions of higher learning as evidence of an applicant's English proficiency. The test specifically was developed to measure language skills that are required of non-native English speaking students who intend to pursue a program of undergraduate or graduate studies. Consequently, the test is oriented towards academic-related topics and campus situations.

There are three formats for the TOEFL: PBT (paper-based test), CBT (computer-based test), and iBT (Internet-based test). Starting from October 2005, the New Generation iBT has been introduced in the UK. If you plan to take the test outside of the UK and would like more information about PBT and CBT formats, please click here.

Below is a brief summary of the iBT TOEFL features. Fore more detailed information about iBT TOEFL, click here.

Test structure

Reading
Time: 60 minutes
Format: 3 passages, 12-14 questions per passage

Listening
Time: 45 minutes
Format: 2 conversations, 4 short lectures, 34 questions

Speaking
Time: 20 minutes
Format: 6 tasks

Writing
Time: 50 minutes
Format: 2 essays

Scoring

Each section of the test is scored separately from 0 to 30, and the final score is a range of 0 to 120. Scores are available on the web and sent out to the candidate and his or her selected schools 15 days after the test.

Registration

To take the TOEFL in London, you must register by phone by calling the Regional Registration Center at +31-320-239-540 or online (credit card is needed for both options). For alternative forms of registration/payment, please see more information on the official ETS site.

For TOEFL preparation courses offered at MBA Center London, click here.