ABOUT THE TOEFL TEST
The TOEFL? test measures the ability of nonnative speakers of
English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and
heard in academic settings.
TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 6,000 colleges,
universities, licensing agencies, and immigration authorities in 110
countries. Every test center is open to everyone who is properly
registered, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin (subject
to U.S. sanctions programs and embargoes).
This Information and Registration Bulletin contains information
about the TOEFL Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT). A list of TOEFL
iBT test locations is available at www.ets.org/toefl.
The TOEFL Internet-Based Test
(TOEFL iBT)
Test takers have up to four hours to complete the TOEFL iBT.
The test has four sections:
 Reading—measures the ability to understand academic reading
material.
 Listening—measures the ability to understand spoken English as
it is used in colleges and universities.
 Speaking—measures the ability to speak English in an academic
context.
 Writing—measures the ability to write in a way that is appropriate
for college and university course work.
The test is delivered via the Internet. It emphasizes integrated skills
and helps confirm that you are ready to communicate your ideas
about what you will read and listen to in your academic courses.
Integrated tasks require you to combine more than one skill. You’ll
be asked to:
 Read, listen, and then speak in response to a question
 Listen, and then speak in response to a question
 Read, listen, and then write in response to a question
The test you take includes extra questions in either the Reading or
Listening section that do not count toward your score. These are
either questions that enable ETS to make test scores comparable
across administrations or new questions that help ETS determine
how such questions function under actual testing conditions.
Each section of the test has a time limit. The computer will
indicate when to start and stop each section. If you finish a section
early, you may go on to the next section, but you may NOT go back
to a section you have already completed. You may, however, go back
within the Reading section during the time allotted for it. Failure to
follow this rule may result in your scores being canceled. There is a
mandatory 10-minute break midway through the testing session.
You should work quickly but carefully on the Listening and
Reading sections. Some questions are more difficult than others, but
try to answer every one to the best of your ability. If you are not sure
of the answer to a question, make the best guess that you can. The
questions in the Speaking and Writing sections are each separately
timed. Try to answer every one of these questions as completely as
possible in the time allowed.
Computer Keyboard Requirement
The TOEFL iBT is administered on a standard English language
(QWERTY) computer keyboard. QWERTY is the most common
modern-day keyboard layout on English language computer
keyboards. It takes its name from the first six letters displayed at the
top of the keyboard. It is recommended that you practice typing on a
QWERTY keyboard before taking the TOEFL iBT.
Web Resource Guide
www.ets.org/toefl
The official TOEFL website has many resources you may find helpful
to familiarize yourself with the test:
 TOEFL Practice Online (www.ets.org/toeflpractice) offers exclusive
ETS test materials and is the only website that:
 Simulates the TOEFL iBT testing experience by covering
all four skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
 Offers a variety of targeted practice so you can monitor your
progress and helps confirm readiness for test day.
 Helps predict performance with instant scores and feedback
for Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
 Membership to TOEFL Practice Online also gives you access to:
 A tour of the TOEFL iBT test
 Your personal account, so you can manage your online profile,
as well as purchase and take TOEFL practice tests
 Diagnostic reports for your completed practice tests
 TOEFL? access, an online student community that provides
information on studying in English-speaking countries
 Discussion boards and study tips
Note: TOEFL Practice Online does not contain the extra questions in
the Reading and Listening sections that are part of every TOEFL iBT
test. Therefore, TOEFL Practice Online is shorter than the actual
TOEFL iBT test.

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