TOEFL is required by interational students whose first langauge is not English.. Often it helps them get into a good B-School, based on their English proficiency
The TOEFL® test is the most widely accepted English-language test in the world.
It stands for Test Of English as a Foreign Language. It is administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) and is administered worldwide. It tests the basic ability of a candidate to use and understand standard American English at a college level.
Students from English speaking countries such as UK, Australia, Canada etc are not required to take the TOEFL exam. However, most colleges require students from non English speaking countries such as India and China to take the exam.
A TOEFL test score is valid for 2 years. Like GMAT scores, TOEFL scores also need to be submitted to MBA schools. ETS charges a fee to submit the score to schools. It is advisable to submit the TOEFL scores during your application process, although some schools allow it to be submitted later. Please check with the schools you are applying to as to the TOEFL score submission policies.
Check out the additional TOEFL resources at the end of this page.
Send scores to schools
To send your scores to schools click here
This will take you to the ETS website.
Format of the test
There are 2 types of test formats:
> Internet Based Test
> Paper Based Test
Check out the official TOEFL website for information on the type of format available to you in your location. Remember that the format is country specific.
Click here to find out the format available to you in your country.
Registrations
> Online registration: To register for TOEFL online click here
This will take you to the official ETS website, where you can select your country and register. You will have to pay by credit card.
> Registration by Phone: To register by Phone click here
This will take you to the official ETS website where you can find the telephone numbers for your country. You will have to pay by credit card.
Tip:
The fees may vary based on the format of the test and your location. All registrations must be done at least 7 days prior to taking the test.
Test Formats
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Section
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Description |
Testing Time
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Questions
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Score Scale
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reading
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3-5 passages from academic texts; approximately 700 words long; 12-14 questions per passage. |
60-100 minutes
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36-70 questions
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0-30
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|
Listening
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4-6 lectures, some with classroom discussion; each 3-5 minutes long; 6 questions each. 2-3 conversations; each 3 minutes long; 5 questions each. |
60-90 minutes
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34-51 questions
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0-30
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|
Speaking
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2 tasks to express an opinion on a familiar topic; 4 tasks to speak based on what is read and listened to. |
20 minutes
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6 tasks
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0-4 points converted to 0-30 score scale
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|
Writing
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1 task to write based on what is read and listened to; 1 task to support an opinion on a topic. |
50 minutes
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2 tasks
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0-5 points converted to 0-30 score scale
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Total score
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-
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-
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0-120
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Source: www.ets.org
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Section
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Time Limit
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No. of Questions
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|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet Based Test
We have decribed below the fo0rmat of the internet based test. The contents are as follows :
>> Section
>> Description
>> Testing Time
>> Questions
>> Score Scale
Reading
> 3-5 passages from academic texts; approximately 700 words long; 12-14 questions per passage.
> 60-100 minutes
> 36-70 questions
> 0-30
Listening
> 4-6 lectures, some with classroom discussion; each 3-5 minutes long; 6 questions each. 2-3 conversations; each 3 minutes long; 5 questions each.
> 60-90 minutes
> 34-51 questions
> 0-30
Speaking
> 2 tasks to express an opinion on a familiar topic; 4 tasks to speak based on what is read and listened to.
> 20 minutes
> 6 tasks
> 0-4 points converted to 0-30 score scale
Writing
> 1 task to write based on what is read and listened to; 1 task to support an opinion on a topic.
> 50 minutes
> 2 tasks
> 0-5 points converted to 0-30 score scale
Total score
> 0-120
Source:
www.ets.org
Paper Based Test
We have given the format of the paper based test here.
>> 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.
Source:
www.ets.org
TOEFL Resources:
You can search the internet using the search terms given below:
>> On-line TOEFL Tests
>> Learn TOEFL Grammar
>> TOEFL FAQs
>> TOEFL Explanations
>> TOEFL Essays
>> FREE TOEFL Test Questions