TOEFL iBT® Test
The premier test of academic English communication
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TOEFL iBT Test Content
The TOEFL iBT test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
Test Structure
Watch this video to learn about the structure of the TOEFL iBT test and what to expect in each section.
Test time
The total test takes about 3 hours to complete, but you should plan for 3.5 hours, allowing 30 minutes for check in.
Test sections overview
Use the table below to view the breakdown of each TOEFL iBT test section.
| Section | Time Limit | Questions | Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 54–72 minutes | 30–40 questions | Read passages and respond to questions |
| Listening | 41–57 minutes | 28–39 questions | Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions |
| Break | 10 minutes | — | — |
| Speaking | 17 minutes | 4 tasks | Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and listened to |
| Writing | 50 minutes | 2 tasks | Read a passage - listen to a recording - type your response |
Learn more about each test section
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