TOEFL iBT
The TOEFL iBT tests academic reading, listening, writing and speaking in about two hours, at a test center or at home. Since 21 January 2026 it is scored 1–6; in the U.S. it costs $280.
Made by ETS. Who: Students whose first language is not English (high school, college, graduate). Checked on the owner's own pages, 21 Oct 2026.
Who takes it
- Taken on a computer at an authorized test center, or as TOEFL iBT Home Edition at home with a live human proctor.
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TOEFL iBT Test Content and Structure (sections, timing, 1–6 scale)ETS- Checked
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- ETS says the TOEFL is accepted by over 13,500 institutions in more than 160 countries.
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Understanding TOEFL Scores (January 2026 scale change, score sending)ETS- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
Format and sections
Approximate base time per section (directions not included; allow about two hours; items and time vary as the test adapts): ETS
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| Section | Tasks | Items | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Complete the Words; Read in Daily Life; Read an Academic Passage | 50 | 30 min |
| Listening | Choose a Response; Conversation; Announcement; Academic Talk | 47 | 29 min |
| Writing | Build a Sentence; Write an Email; Academic Discussion | 12 | 23 min |
| Speaking | Listen and Repeat; Take an Interview | 11 | 8 min |
Scoring
- Four section scores and an overall score on a 1–6 scale in half bands; the overall is the average of the four, rounded to the nearest half band. For two years after January 2026 you also get a comparable 0–120 total.
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Understanding TOEFL Scores (January 2026 scale change, score sending)ETS- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
- There is no pass or fail: each institution sets its own requirement, and some still list 0–120 scores.
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Understanding TOEFL Scores (January 2026 scale change, score sending)ETS- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
- Scores in your ETS account 3 days after the test; four free score reports if chosen by 10 p.m. on test day.
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Understanding TOEFL Scores (January 2026 scale change, score sending)ETS- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
Fees and fee waivers
Testing in the United States: ETS
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| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT registration (United States) | $280 |
| Express registration (within 7 days of the test) | $49 |
| Rescheduling | $69 |
| Additional score report | $29 each |
| Speaking or Writing score review | $80 ($160 both) |
| Reinstate canceled scores | $20 |
| Express Scoring | $129 |
- Fees differ by country: choose your testing location on ETS's fee page.
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TOEFL iBT Test Registration Fee (United States) and other feesETS- Checked
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Test dates
- No single national calendar on this page: you book a test center or a Home Edition appointment with ETS.
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TOEFL iBT Test Content and Structure (sections, timing, 1–6 scale)ETS- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
Where it is accepted
- Each college sets which English tests and scores it accepts; contact the institution to confirm its current requirement.
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Understanding TOEFL Scores (January 2026 scale change, score sending)ETS- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
Free official practice
- A free 40-minute, self-paced TOEFL iBT Sample Test with questions from all four sections (screen-reader accessible), plus the TOEFL iBT Information Bulletin.
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TOEFL iBT Test Resources (sample test, bulletins)ETS- Checked
- 21 Oct 2026
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Where these facts come from
Official and primary sources only, each checked on the date shown. Rules on testing, aid, licensing and immigration change, so confirm a detail with its source before you rely on it.
- TOEFL iBT Test Content and Structure (sections, timing, 1–6 scale) · ETS checked 2026-10-21
- Understanding TOEFL Scores (January 2026 scale change, score sending) · ETS checked 2026-10-21
- TOEFL iBT Test Registration Fee (United States) and other fees · ETS checked 2026-10-21
- TOEFL iBT Test Resources (sample test, bulletins) · ETS checked 2026-10-21