The TOEFL iBT® test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. And it evaluates how well you combine your reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills to perform academic tasks.
WHY TAKE THE TOEFL TEST?
Compared to other English-language tests, the TOEFL® test includes a number of advantages that help you stand out from other applicants. 90% of TOEFL test takers surveyed got into their 1st or 2nd choice university.
WHO TAKES THE TOEFL TEST?
More than 35 million people from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency. The average English skill level ranges between Intermediate and Advanced.
- Students planning to study at a higher education institution
- Students and workers applying for visas
- English language learning program admissions and exit
- Scholarship and certification candidates
- English language learners who want to track their progress
WHO ACCEPTS TOEFL TEST SCORES?
TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 11,000 universities and other institutions worldwide, including universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., the U.S., and across Europe and Asia. It is the English-language test most preferred by universities in the United States, France and Germany, and by graduate programs in Canada.
TOEFL TEST SECTIONS
Section |
Time Limit |
Questions |
Tasks |
Reading |
54-72 minutes |
30-40 questions |
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions. |
Listening |
41–57 minutes |
28–39 questions |
Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions. |
Break |
10 minutes |
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Speaking |
17 minutes |
4 tasks |
Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. |
Writing |
50 minutes |
2 tasks |
Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing. |
WHAT RESOURCES CAN HELP ME PREPARE FOR THE TOEFL TEST?
Additional resources for preparing for the test
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- You can find useful information on Quora, where you can also ask questions yourself (https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-study-material-for-TOEFL)
- American Corners in Bitola, Skopje and Tetovo are official TOEFL testing centers. Find their contact info in the CONTACT US section or check out their website: https://americancornersnmk.org/
-You can register for TOEFL here: https://www.ets.org/toefl
-You can register for TOEFL here: https://www.ets.org/toefl