TOEFL iBT

The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) includes a new Speaking Section, twice as many essays, and integrated skills testing. It is also longer.

The TOEFL iBT Speaking Section

The Speaking Section makes up 25% of the total TOEFL iBT score. This section has 6 open-ended speaking questions, which require test takers to speak into a microphone. Responses are recorded and scored by humans.

The TOEFL iBT Writing Questions

The TOEFL iBT contains an added 20-minute essay along with the current 30-minute essay, for a total of two essays.

TOEFL iBT Content

Some questions on the TOEFL iBT focus only on reading, listening, speaking, or writing skills. Other questions require test takers to integrate these skills.

The TOEFL iBT is Longer

The new TOEFL iBT exam is approximately 4 hours long. This is an increase of about one hour over the old TOEFL CBT test.

TOEFL iBT Scoring System

The TOEFL iBT test has a new scoring system. Each testee receives a score on each of the four skill areas. These are: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing). An overall score is also given.

TOEFL iBT Scoring Chart

Listening: 0-30

Reading: 0-30

Speaking: 0-30

Writing: 0-30

Total Score: 0-120