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TOEFL iBT

TOEFL Guide

ACADEMIC RIGOR

What is TOEFL iBT?

The internet-based test (iBT) evaluates your capacity to combine Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing in academic settings.

Administered by ETS, **TOEFL iBT** is the gold standard for US universities. It features integrated tasks where you read a passage, listen to a lecture, and then speak or write in response, reflecting actual classroom settings.

TOEFL Section Breakdown
  • Reading (35 Mins) — 2 passages with 20 questions total.
  • Listening (36 Mins) — Lectures and conversations, 28 questions.
  • Speaking (16 Mins) — 4 tasks (1 independent + 3 integrated).
  • Writing (29 Mins) — 2 tasks (1 integrated + 1 academic discussion).
SCORING

TOEFL Target Metrics

Target scores for top-tier global institutions.

Institution Bracket Minimum Score (out of 120) Sectional Equivalents
Standard Universities 79 - 80 No section less than 20
Top 100 Universities 90 - 100 No section less than 22
Ivy League / Top MBA 100 - 110 No section less than 25
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Important details about TOEFL registrations.

The Home Edition is identical in content and formatting to the test-center version but is taken online from home under remote human proctoring. Verify if your target university accepts the Home Edition.

Just like IELTS and PTE, TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years from the date of the test.

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