About the TOEFL® PBT
Take the TOEFL test. Go anywhere.If you are planning to study abroad, the TOEFL test is the one test that can take you anywhere.
In fact, more institutions accept TOEFL test scores than any other test scores in the world — more than 7,000 colleges, universities and licensing agencies in more than 130 countries, to be exact. See University Directory (PDF).
And, with more than 4,500 test centers worldwide, taking the test is convenient and easy.
Demonstrate your English-language skills.
Test Your Reading, Listening and Writing Skills with TOEFL PBT
The TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT) measures how well you read, listen and write in English. Writing skills are measured with the TWE® (Test of Written English™), which everyone takes as part of the TOEFL PBT.
Measure Your Speaking Skills with the TSE® (Test of Spoken English™)
The TSE (Test of Spoken English) measures how well test takers speak in English and is available to anyone who needs scores for college admission or certification in a professional field.
Why Take the TOEFL test?
- No matter where in the world you want to study, the TOEFL test can help get you there. You will be eligible for admission to virtually any institution in the world — including the top colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand. See University Directory (PDF).
- The TOEFL test gives you more flexibility on when, where and how often you can take the test, more practice tools and feedback, and more choices for study abroad than any other English-language test in the world.
- You will be able to listen to lectures, view films, attend seminars, read textbooks, perform online research, speak with professors and other students, write academic papers, reports, e-mails and more.
TOEFL PBT Test Content
The TOEFL Paper-based Test (PBT) has 3 sections plus a 30-minute writing test, the TWE® (Test of Written English™), which is required of everyone who takes the paper-based test.
| Section | Time Limit | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Listening Comprehension | 30-40 minutes | 50 |
| Structure and Written Expression | 25 minutes | 40 |
| Reading Comprehension | 55 minutes | 50 |
| Writing (Test of Written English) | 30 minutes | 1 topic |
- Listening Comprehension measures the ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America.
- Structure and Written Expression measures the ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English.
- Reading Comprehension measures the ability to understand non-technical reading material.
See Sample Questions.
More informations about TOEFL PBT in http://ets.org/
