TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

The TOEFL International English Language Test is one of the most extensive and reliable tests available. This exam is held by the ETS Institute (Princeton University, USA) in two formats; paper-based and computer-based. By participating and getting a passing grade in this exam, you can be eligible for studying, immigrating, and working in English-speaking countries. TOEFL is accepted by more than 10,000 universities and institutions in more than 150 countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and throughout Europe and Asia.

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How TOEFL is conducted

The TOEFL exam in Iran is conducted online. Of course, it should be noted that you must go to one of the approved centers to take this test. Approximately this test takes about 4 hours to complete.

TOEFL evaluates four English language skills in order:

  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing

* It should be noted that after the listening part, the participants are given a 10 minute break. Unlike the IELTS test, where the speaking part is held on a different day from the main test, the TOEFL speaking part will be done on the same day as the other parts.

The first part of TOEFL test (Reading)

In this section, you will come across 3 or 4 scientific and academic texts. This section contains 40 questions. You have 10 question styles at your disposal to acquire enough information about the types of questions. This part has a duration of 60 to 80 minutes. Here, your skill in understanding and analyzing English texts will be evaluated.

The second part of the TOEFL test (Listening)

The response time is 60 to 90 minutes, and it should be noted that this section has a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 parts. In order to succeed in this section, you must strengthen your skill in understanding verbal input. These questions assess your understanding of the content of the speeches and the emotions of the speakers.

The third part of TOEFL test (Speaking)

This part is the shortest part of the test and lasts only 17 minutes. It contains 4 different questions. First question: The next 3 parts are in assembly form. So that the Reading and Listening parts are in the same direction. In these parts, the participant is required to talk about the summary of the text he reads and the recorded voice he hears, with his new ideas about them.

The fourth part of TOEFL test (Writing)

This section has two dependent and independent parts. The time allotted for this section is 60 minutes. The first part has a text and a speech that you have to read and listen to, then write a text using your own knowledge in 150 words or more in 20 minutes. The second part is an independent question that you have to write in 250 words or more in 40 minutes. It should be noted that due to the fact that this test is online, you must type your writings.

Scoring and validity of TOEFL

The TOEFL test does not have a pass or fail score and you will get a score from 0 to 120 according to your knowledge. In each part of the test, your scores will be calculated between 0 and 30. According to the experiences of TOEFL participants, a suitable score is an average score between 90 and 100, which can lead you to your desired destination. The TOEFL test report is officially valid for 2 years. This means that up to two years after the grade is issued, it can be presented to the desired center.