It depends on the university. Many competitive programmes ask for 90–100 out of 120; mid-range programmes accept around 80; the most selective ask for 100–110, often with a minimum of 22–26 in each section. Always use your specific university's requirement.
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- Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing guides
- The 0–120 scoring explained
- Original sample questions in the official format
- Practice tasks and a study plan
- The TOEFL scores universities require
- Free 1-to-1 guidance on WhatsApp
- 120
- Maximum score
- 4
- Sections
- ~2 hours
- Total test time
- 4–8 days
- Results turnaround
What is the TOEFL iBT?
The TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based test) is administered by ETS and measures how well you use English in an academic setting. It is accepted by more than 12,000 universities in over 160 countries and is the most widely accepted English test in the United States, and popular for Canada.
The test now takes under two hours and has four sections — Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing — each scored out of 30 for a total of 0–120. Because every section counts, a balanced score usually beats a lopsided one. Scores are valid for two years and can be taken at a test centre or, in most countries, at home (the Home Edition).
What you will find here
- In-depth guides for Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing
- Scoring explained — how the four sections combine into your 0–120 total
- Original sample questions in the official style, plus a practice walkthrough
- TOEFL vs IELTS guidance and the scores universities actually ask for
The four TOEFL sections
All guides in this section
TOEFL Practice — Sample Questions & a Study Plan
Original sample questions across all four sections, a study plan and the official resources to practise with.
TOEFL Scoring — How the 0–120 Score Works & What Universities Want
How the TOEFL 0–120 score is built, what each band means and the scores universities actually ask for.
TOEFL Writing — Integrated & Academic Discussion Tasks
Two tasks in ~29 minutes — the integrated task and the Academic Discussion task, with structures that score.
TOEFL Speaking — The 4 Tasks, Templates & Strategy
Four recorded tasks in ~16 minutes — the independent and integrated TOEFL Speaking tasks and how to structure each.
TOEFL Listening — Format, Note-Taking & Strategy
Lectures and campus conversations in ~36 minutes — how TOEFL Listening works and the note-taking that lifts your score.
TOEFL Reading — Format, Question Types & Strategy
Two academic passages, ~20 questions and ~35 minutes — the TOEFL Reading question types and how to beat them.
Frequently asked questions
TOEFL iBT scores are valid for two years from the test date. After that you would need to retake it if a university still requires proof of English.
Both are widely accepted, so check which your target universities prefer. TOEFL is fully computer-based (you speak into a microphone and everything is academic), while IELTS offers a face-to-face speaking test. Choose the format that suits you.
Yes, in most countries the TOEFL iBT Home Edition offers the same test at home under live remote proctoring, with the same format and scoring. Check the official site for availability and equipment requirements.
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