TOEFL iBT preparation

An English test from ETS, widely accepted by US universities and many others worldwide.

What is the TOEFL iBT?

Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based). Students applying mainly to US universities, or to programmes that list TOEFL as a preferred test.

Format

  • ReadingAcademic texts with questions.
  • ListeningLectures and campus conversations.
  • SpeakingSpoken responses recorded on computer.
  • WritingWritten responses to academic tasks.

Scoring

ETS updated the TOEFL iBT format and introduced a 1–6 band scale in 2026, reported alongside the familiar 0–120 scale during the transition. Check ets.org for how scores are currently reported.

Planning tips

  • Check which score scale each university uses in its requirements.
  • TOEFL can be taken at a test centre or at home.
  • Send scores to universities through ETS.
Test formats and score requirements change. Check the latest details on the ETS TOEFL official site (opens in a new tab) before you book.

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