LANGUAGE TEST GUIDE

TOEFL iBT
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TOEFL iBT measures English used in academic settings. Its format and score reporting changed on January 21, 2026.

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TOEFL iBT logoOFFICIAL FORMAT GUIDE

Know what to expect.

The current test assesses Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. Reading and Listening use a multistage adaptive design.

TOEFL iBT format updates and score scale
TEST COMPONENTS

Build confidence in each skill.

01

Reading

Read and respond to academic and other relevant written material. The current section adapts across modules.

02

Listening

Listen to conversations and academic material, then demonstrate understanding. The current section adapts across modules.

03

Writing

Show written communication skills through the tasks in the current TOEFL iBT format.

04

Speaking

Respond to speaking tasks designed to measure communication in academic contexts.

Test formats and score reporting can change. The test provider’s official page is the final source for current details.

PREPARING FOR TOEFL IBT

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