TOEFL Exam Overview

Total Score: 120

Total Testing Time: ~2 hours

Sections and Timing:

Reading:

• Time: 35 minutes

• Questions: 20 (2 passages, 10 questions each)

• Content: Multiple-choice questions on passages

• Types: Factual, Inference, Vocabulary, Sentence Simplification, Text Insertion, Prose Summary

Listening:

• Time: 36 minutes

• Questions: 28 (3 lectures, 2 conversations)

• Content: Multiple-choice questions on lectures/conversations

• Types: Gist, Detail, Function, Attitude, Organization, Connecting Content, Inference

Speaking:

• Time: 16 minutes

• Tasks: 4 (1 independent, 3 integrated)

• Content: Familiar topics and material discussion

• Details: 15-30 seconds to prepare, 45-60 seconds to respond

Writing:

• Time: 30 minutes

• Tasks: 2

  • Integrated Writing: 20 minutes (Read, listen, write)

  • Academic Discussion: 10 minutes (Write opinion)

Scoring Details:

• Section Scoring: 0-30 per section, total score out of 120.

FAQs:

When is the exam?

• 1-2 times a month at test centers (check ETS's website).

How often can it be taken?

• Once every 12 days, no limit on total attempts.

When are scores available?

• 4-8 days after the test, 11-13 days for paper edition.

How long are scores valid?

• Up to two years.

Is the exam adaptive?

• No, the difficulty does not change based on performance.