TOEFL Overview
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language is a standardized English proficiency test that assesses English Language skills in the areas of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Candidates desirous of pursuing further studies at undergraduate or graduate levels are required to take TOEFL to demonstrate their English proficiency. This test is offered 30-40 times a year, and is accepted by all Institutions in the USA as well as by some Institutions in UK and Canada.
Types Of TOEFL Exam
TOEFL Internet-Based Test (or TOEFL iBT)
- Can be taken at a TOEFL center or at home.
- The test is offered more than 170 times a year.
- The at-home version of the test is available 24 hours a day, 4 days a week.
- It is accepted worldwide by 11,500+ universities in 160+ countries.
TOEFL Essentials
- It takes about 90 minutes to complete the test.
- The reading and listening passages on the Essentials Test are shorter and revolve around English in daily life.
- The test is accepted in over 500 institutions worldwide.
TOEFL Pattern
Internet-Based Test (iBT)
TOEFL consist of four components
| Sections | Estimated Timing | Questions/Tasks | Standard error of measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 35 minutes | 20 questions | Read passages and respond to questions |
| Listening | 36 minutes | 28 questions | Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions |
| Speaking | 16 minutes | 4 Tasks | Talk about a familiar topic and discuss what you have read and heard |
| Writing | 29 minutes | 2 Tasks | Read a passage, listen to recording , type your response. State and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion |
TOEFL Syllabus
| Section | Format | Total Questions/Tasks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 passages, 10 questions each | 20 | 35 minutes |
| Listening | 3 lectures(3-5 minutes each) | 18 | 36 minutes |
| 2 conversations (about 3 minutes each) | 10 | ||
| Writing | 1 integrated task – Read(3 min), Listen(2 min), Write(15 min) | 1 | 20 minutes |
| 1 Writing for an Academic Discussion Task | 1 | 10 minutes | |
| Speaking | 1 independent task (prep time: 15-30 sec; response time: 45-60 sec) | 1 | 16 minutes |
| 3 integrated tasks – Read/Listen/Speak (prep time: 15-30 sec; response time: 45-60 sec) | 3 |
TOEFL Scoring
- Each of the four sections of the test is scored on a scale of 0 to 30 points.
- You will also get an overall score of 0-120 based on the individual scores.
- For every right answer, you score a point and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Your TOEFL score is valid for two years from the date of publication of the result.
- You are allowed to send your score up to 4 universities free of charge.
TOEFL Dates
TOEFL Internet-Based Test (or TOEFL iBT) test dates in India are accessible multiple times a month (depending on the location of test centre)
Below are the upcoming test dates :
| Month | Date |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 15, 17,18,24,25,29 |
| November 2026 | 1,8,9,12,14,15,19,22,23,29,30 |
| December 2026 | 3,6,7,12,13,17,19,20,27 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition exam dates are offered up to 5 days a week (except Thursday and Friday) for the entire day.
TOEFL Training
Salient Features of TOEFL training @ Edwise
- 30 hours of intensive and comprehensive training as part of the TOEFL test preparation.
- Faculty trained by ETS.
- Maximum 10-15 students per batch, making the sessions personalized.
- Equal focus on all facets of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
- Guiding with approach towards different question types and providing sufficient practice tests.
- The TOEFL exam coaching is conducted by qualified, experienced and trained faculties.
- 5 full-length mock tests.
- E book will be given to student when students enroll for classes
- Facility of shifting to any branch throughout India.
- We conduct both online and offline sessions.
Timing
- Weekdays: Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 4 hours per day
- Fast track mode: Tuesday to Sunday, 4 hours per day
Miscellaneous Details
- Score Validity : 2 years
- Registration Mode : Edwise Centre / Online
- Mode of payment : Debit Card / Credit card / UPI
- Test Administration Frequency : multiple times a month
- Test Repetition Policy : Next available date
- Score Reporting time : approximately 4-8 calender days
- Official Website : https://www.in.ets.org/
Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Test Fee | ₹18,000/- |
| Rescheduling Fee | ₹5,900/- |
| Extra Score Reporting Fee | ₹1,950 |