- a shorter test
- MyBest™ scores
- faster score reporting
- a full free practice test
- afternoon test times
Introducing a Better TOEFL iBT® Test Experience
The English-language test that helps you show admissions officers your best is getting even better! You now benefit from an improved TOEFL iBT® test experience, which includes:
A Shorter Test
TOEFL iBT test time will be shortened by 30 minutes, to just 3 hours, with no changes to the overall test format or question types. In other words, it’s the same fair, reliable, preferred test, just with fewer questions in the Reading, Listening and Speaking sections. You can still finish the test in half a day with no need to return for a second day.
Here is a summary of the test changes:
| Test Section | Before August 1, 2019 | After August 1, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3–4 reading passages | 3–4 reading passages |
| Listening | 4–6 lectures, 6 questions each | 3–4 lectures, 6 questions each |
| Speaking | 6 tasks
20 minutes | 4 tasks
17 minutes |
Test Sections
Reading
Before August 1, 2019
- 3–4 reading passages
- 12–14 questions each
- 60–80 minutes
After August 1, 2019
- 3–4 reading passages
- 10 questions each
- 54–72 minutes
Listening
Before August 1, 2019
- 4–6 lectures, 6 questions each
- 2–3 conversations, 5 questions each
- 60–90 minutes
After August 1, 2019
- 3–4 lectures, 6 questions each
- 2–3 conversations, 5 questions each
- 41–57 minutes
Speaking
Before August 1, 2019
- 6 tasks
- 2 independent
- 4 integrated
- 20 minutes
After August 1, 2019
- 4 tasks
- 1 independent
- 3 integrated
- 17 minutes
The Writing section will remain the same, with 2 tasks taking a total of 50 minutes. The test will still be scored on a 0–30 scale for each section, and 0–120 for the total score.
MyBest™ Scores
This new feature combines your best scores for each section from all of your valid TOEFL iBT scores in the last 2 years. Everyone has a bad day once in a while, and MyBest scores give you a way to show your best overall test performance. The best news? You don’t have to do anything to take advantage of this feature. All TOEFL iBT score reports sent after August 1, 2019, regardless of the test administration date, will automatically include MyBest scores along with the traditional scores from your selected test date, like this:
Faster Score Reporting
Now you can get your TOEFL iBT scores even faster! Scores are posted online approximately 6 days after the test date, instead of 10 days. The PDF version of the score report is available to download within 8 days after your test. Score reports are also mailed to you (if you requested a paper copy) and sent to your selected institutions or agencies within 11 days after the test date.
The TOEFL iBT® Free Practice Test
The new TOEFL iBT Free Practice test lets you become familiar with the test format and question types. It features a full test with all 4 sections and real past test questions. You can view correct answers in the Reading and Listening sections, listen to sample Speaking responses, and read sample Writing responses.
Learn more about the TOEFL iBT Free Practice Test.
Afternoon Testing
Convenient afternoon sessions have been added to select test dates, making it easier to find a seat and test time that works for you!
Reduced Retest Waiting Period
The required waiting period between TOEFL iBT tests has been reduced from 12 days to 3 days, which allows testing on consecutive weekends, as available dates permit. This can give you more opportunities to test and help you meet urgent deadlines. You can still test as many times as you wish.
Easier Registration and Account Management
Now when you log in to your account to register for the TOEFL iBT test, you’ll enjoy greater functionality, an improved registration experience, easy access to test prep and more. to explore the new registration system.
The TOEFL® Official App
With the TOEFL® official app, it’s easy to manage all of your TOEFL activities from your mobile device. You can search for test centers and dates, register and pay for the test, access official prep resources, view your scores, and more.
