What is TOEFL

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a widely accepted English proficiency test for students and professionals who want to study or work in an English-speaking environment. It checks how well you can use English in academic situations.

TOEFL scores are commonly used for university admissions and are accepted by many institutions worldwide, especially for study abroad applications.

Why TOEFL

TOEFL is designed around real academic tasks like reading passages, listening to lectures, taking notes, and answering questions in a structured way. A strong TOEFL score helps prove that you can handle university-level communication in English.

Which TOEFL to Take

• TOEFL iBT – the main TOEFL test, taken online at a test centre (most common)
• TOEFL iBT Home Edition – taken from home (available in many locations)

Most students take TOEFL iBT. If you want to take the exam from home, you can choose the Home Edition where it is accepted by your chosen universities.

TOEFL Format

TOEFL iBT has 4 sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Each section is scored from 0 to 30, and the total score is 0 to 120. Scores are valid for 2 years.

The test usually takes around 2 hours to complete. The sections are taken in one sitting, and the order is fixed on test day.