Jump To Content

TOEFL-PBT Delivery, Scoring & Results

Test Delivery

What is the TOEFL Paper Based Test like?

The test has 3 sections, plus a 30-minute writing test (Test of Written English), which is required of everyone who takes the paper-based test. It takes about 3-1/2 hours. There is no scheduled break.

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

What do the TOEFL PBT sections cover?

  • 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.
  • Writing measures the ability to write in English on an assigned topic.
How and when do I register to take the test? The TOEFL PBT is offered 6 times a year. You can register online or by mail.


Image Credit: gettoefl
  • Your comment will be modifiable for 10 minutes after posted.

Page Author

Avatar
gloriaarze-bravo
Name
gloriaarze-bravo

From Here You Can…

Information

Most Recent Related Content

Published In…

This work is public domain.