The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a globally recognized standardised examination designed to assess the English language proficiency of individuals from non-native English-speaking backgrounds. It plays a crucial role in university admissions, visa applications, and professional certification in English-speaking countries.
The most widely accepted version in India is the TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test), which is recognised by academic institutions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and many other countries.The TOEFL iBT evaluates four essential language skills—Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing—within an academic context. Candidates have the option to take the test at a certified testing centre or from the comfort of their home via the TOEFL Home Edition.
The total test duration is approximately 116 minutes. The iBT format is administered at test centres over 170 times annually. Meanwhile, the Home Edition is available 24 hours a day, four days per week.To avoid scheduling conflicts and meet university application deadlines, candidates are advised to register for the TOEFL exam at least two to three months in advance.
There are no strict age or academic prerequisites for taking the TOEFL exam. It is open to anyone who wishes to demonstrate their English language proficiency for academic, immigration, or professional purposes.While the exam is broadly accepted, candidates are encouraged to review the specific requirements of the university, institution, or organisation they are applying to. Many institutions will specify a minimum TOEFL score and may also indicate a preference between test formats—such as the TOEFL iBT or the TOEFL Home Edition.
The TOEFL exam is divided into four key sections—each designed to evaluate a specific English language skill required for academic settings.
| Section | Questions | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 20 | 35 min | Passages with questions to test comprehension. |
| Listening | 28 | 36 min | Questions based on academic lectures and conversations. |
| Speaking | 4 tasks | 16 min | Express opinions and summarise material. |
| Writing | 2 tasks | 29 min | Essay responses based on reading and listening inputs. |
Planning to sit the TOEFL in Australia for 2025? It's highly recommended that candidates register at least 2 to 3 months before any upcoming university or visa deadlines to allow enough time for score processing and delivery.
The TOEFL registration has been redesigned to be simple and streamlined. Australian candidates can now follow this 6-step process to secure their test slot:
Questions: 20
Time: 35 minutes
Task: Read academic texts and answer related questions.
Skills: Main ideas, details, inference, vocabulary in context.
Questions: 28
Time: 36 minutes
Task: Respond to academic discussions and lectures.
Skills: Understanding tone, purpose, and connections between ideas.
Tasks: 4
Time: 16 minutes
Task: Speak on familiar topics and integrate reading/listening.
Skills: Coherent speech, idea organization, clarity.
Tasks: 2
Time: 29 minutes
Task: Summarize a text/audio and express an opinion in writing.
Skills: Argumentation, integration, grammar, coherence.
The TOEFL iBT has a total score of 120. Each section is scored out of 30.
| Section | Advanced | High-Intermediate | Low-Intermediate | Basic / Below |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 24–30 | 18–23 | 4–17 | 0–3 |
| Listening | 22–30 | 17–21 | 9–16 | 0–8 |
| Speaking | 25–30 | 20–24 | 16–19 | 0–15 |
| Writing | 24–30 | 17–23 | 13–16 | 0–12 |
| University | Location |
|---|---|
| Federation University Australia | University Dr, Mount Helen VIC 3350 |
| The University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3052 |
| Curtin University - Australia | Kent St, Bentley WA 6102 |
| University of New South Wales | Sydney NSW 2033 |
| Deakin University | 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125 |
| RMIT University | 124 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
| The University of Sydney | Camperdown NSW 2050 |
| The University of Queensland | Brisbane QLD 4072 |
| The University of Adelaide | Roseworthy Campus, Roseworthy SA 5371 |
| Monash University | Wellington Rd, Clayton VIC 3800 |
| Torrens University | 88 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Western Sydney University | Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751 |
| Victoria University | Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015 |
| Griffith University | 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111 |
| University of South Australia | GPO Box 2471, Magill, SA |
| La Trobe University | Melbourne VIC 3086 |
| Macquarie University | Balaclava Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 |
| Charles Darwin University | Ellengowan Dr, Casuarina NT 0810 |
| University of Wollongong - Australia | Northfields Ave, Wollongong NSW 2500 |
| The University of Tasmania | West Park Precinct, Burnie TAS 7320 |
| The University of Western Australia | 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009 |
| Swinburne University of Technology | John St, Hawthorn VIC 3122 |
| University of Canberra | Building 9, Level C, Room 10, Canberra |
| Flinders University | Sturt Rd, Bedford Park SA 5042 |
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