The TOEFL iBT (internet-Based Test) measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. It evaluates how well you combine listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills to perform academic tasks. Accepted by over 11,000 universities in 150+ countries, TOEFL is the gold standard for academic English assessment.
Detailed breakdown of each section with timing, question types, and scoring.
Read 3–4 academic passages from university-level textbooks. Each passage is approximately 700 words and covers a variety of topics. After each passage, answer 10 questions testing comprehension, vocabulary in context, and rhetorical purpose. One passage may have an inset with a detailed question about a specific part. The section may include an experimental passage that is not scored.
Listen to 3–4 academic lectures (each 3–5 minutes) and 2–3 campus conversations (each 3 minutes). Lectures may include classroom discussions where students ask questions. Each listening clip is followed by questions testing basic comprehension, pragmatic understanding, and connecting information. You may take notes during the audio.
Four tasks: 1 Independent task (express and support a personal opinion on a familiar topic, 45 sec to prepare, 45 sec to speak) and 3 Integrated tasks (read a passage, listen to a related audio, then speak combining both sources). Integrated Task 1 is campus-based; Integrated Tasks 2–3 are academic. Responses are recorded and AI-evaluated on delivery, language use, and topic development.
Two tasks. The Integrated Writing task (20 min) requires reading a passage on an academic topic, listening to a lecture that challenges it, then writing a summary comparing the two (150–225 words). The Independent Writing task (30 min) requires writing an essay expressing and supporting an opinion on a general topic (minimum 300 words). Responses are evaluated on development, organization, grammar, and vocabulary.
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Understand what your score means and how it maps to real-world proficiency.
| Score Range | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 110–120 | Advanced | Can understand, analyze, and synthesize complex academic texts and lectures with near-native proficiency. Competitive for top-tier universities (Ivy League, Oxbridge equivalent programs). |
| 100–109 | High-Intermediate | Strong command of academic English. Can handle complex arguments and express ideas clearly. Meets requirements for most graduate and undergraduate programs. |
| 90–99 | Intermediate | Good understanding of academic content. Can communicate effectively in most academic situations. Meets minimum requirements for many universities. |
| 80–89 | Low-Intermediate | Can handle basic academic tasks but may struggle with complex material. Some universities accept this range; others may require conditional admission. |
| 60–79 | Basic | Limited ability to handle academic English. May understand main ideas but miss details and nuance. Generally below university admission requirements. |
| Below 60 | Limited | Significant difficulty with academic English. Requires substantial English study before attempting university-level coursework. |
Can understand, analyze, and synthesize complex academic texts and lectures with near-native proficiency. Competitive for top-tier universities (Ivy League, Oxbridge equivalent programs).
Strong command of academic English. Can handle complex arguments and express ideas clearly. Meets requirements for most graduate and undergraduate programs.
Good understanding of academic content. Can communicate effectively in most academic situations. Meets minimum requirements for many universities.
Can handle basic academic tasks but may struggle with complex material. Some universities accept this range; others may require conditional admission.
Limited ability to handle academic English. May understand main ideas but miss details and nuance. Generally below university admission requirements.
Significant difficulty with academic English. Requires substantial English study before attempting university-level coursework.
| Section | Score Range | Tasks | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0–30 | 3–4 passages | 30–40 |
| Listening | 0–30 | 6–7 clips | 28–39 |
| Speaking | 0–30 | 4 tasks | 4 responses |
| Writing | 0–30 | 2 essays | 2 responses |
| Total | 0–120 | Sum of 4 section scores | |
Preview the types of questions you will encounter in each section of the TOEFL iBT.
"...The phenomenon of bioluminescence — the production of visible light by living organisms — is widespread in the ocean depths. While fireflies on land use bioluminescence primarily for mate attraction, deep-sea creatures employ it for a range of functions including predator avoidance, prey attraction, and communication. The chemical reaction typically involves the oxidation of a light-emitting molecule called luciferin, catalyzed by the enzyme luciferase..."
According to paragraph 1, how do deep-sea creatures use bioluminescence differently from fireflies?
A) They use it exclusively for communication with other species.
B) They use it for a wider variety of purposes.
C) They produce brighter light than fireflies.
D) They use a different chemical process.
In the real test, you have approximately 18 minutes per passage. Our mock tests provide the same time pressure.
"...So we've been discussing the causes of the Renaissance, and one factor that doesn't always get enough attention is the role of banking families. The Medici family, for instance, financed not only artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo but also supported the development of new architectural techniques. Their patronage wasn't purely altruistic, of course — it served as political propaganda and helped consolidate their power in Florence..."
Why does the professor mention the Medici family?
A) To explain how banking led to the decline of the Renaissance.
B) To illustrate the connection between financial support and artistic development.
C) To compare them with other prominent banking families.
D) To show that their motivations were purely altruistic.
Question:
"Some people prefer to work in a team. Others prefer to work independently. Which do you prefer, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer."
Your response is scored on Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development. Our AI evaluator provides detailed rubric-based feedback for each criterion.
Reading Passage (excerpt):
"Despite their ecological benefits, urban green spaces are increasingly under threat from development pressures. City councils often prioritize housing and commercial projects over parks and gardens, arguing that the economic returns justify the loss of green areas..."
Lecture (excerpt):
"The reading claims that cities sacrifice green spaces for economic gain. However, recent studies show that well-maintained urban parks actually increase nearby property values by 8–20% and attract businesses..."
Writing Prompt:
"Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge the specific claims made in the reading passage."
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