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TOEFL Listening Section Guide
TOEFL Listening runs 47 items in about 25 to 29 minutes and comes right after Reading. The section is adaptive: everyone starts wi...
Jul 22, 2026
TOEFL Test Day Rules and Checklist
Arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes before your assigned start time, since a late check-in forfeits your seat and the fe...
Jul 21, 2026
TOEFL Score Reporting and Sending Scores
Your TOEFL test fee includes up to 4 free official score reports, sent to institutions you choose before a set deadline. Add or ch...
Jul 20, 2026
TOEFL Retake Policy: Rules and Waiting Period
You are allowed to retake the TOEFL iBT as many times as you want. The only rule is spacing: ETS does not let you test more than o...
Jul 19, 2026
TOEFL Test Dates: How to Choose One
TOEFL iBT test centers offer more than 170 dates a year worldwide, and Home Edition runs 24 hours a day, 4 days a week. ETS recomm...
Jul 19, 2026
TOEFL iBT Cost and Fees
TOEFL iBT charges a base registration fee set by country, so check the exact amount on the ETS fees page for your test location. E...
Jul 18, 2026
How to Register for the TOEFL iBT
You register for the TOEFL iBT online through an ETS account at ets.org, or by phone using the contact number for your country. Cr...
Jul 17, 2026
How Hard Is the TOEFL iBT
TOEFL iBT is hard because Reading and Listening adapt to your answers in real time, while Speaking and Writing pack short fixed ta...
Jul 16, 2026
TOEFL Percentiles Explained
Percentile rank shows what share of test takers scored at or below your score. It is not the same as your band or total score. ETS...
Jul 16, 2026
What Is a Good TOEFL iBT Score
A good TOEFL iBT score starts at band 4.5, which equals a legacy total of 86 to 94. Band 5 (legacy 95 to 106) is competitive, and...
Jul 15, 2026
TOEFL Reading Section Guide
TOEFL Reading is 50 items in about 30 minutes and is worth 35 raw score points. It runs first, and it adapts: everyone takes the s...
Jul 14, 2026
TOEFL Study Plan: 1-Month and 3-Month Schedules
Give TOEFL prep 8 to 12 weeks when your date allows it. The official ETS prep planner runs on an 8-week schedule, and ETS tells te...
Jul 13, 2026