TOEFL test dates, fees and format

The exam itself, in one place: when it runs and when to register, how it is built and scored, what it costs, what is changing, and the tools and guides for it. Practice lives in the TOEFL library.

Upcoming TOEFL dates

No upcoming dates are listed yet. Registration and test dates are published by the exam maker; the official site is linked below.

TOEFL at a glance

Delivery: Computer-based; Reading & Listening adaptive (2 modules), Writing & Speaking linear
Sections: Reading — 50 items · ~30 min · Writing — 12 items · ~23 min · Listening (coming soon) · Speaking (coming soon)
Score range: 1–6 band per section (legacy 0–120 co-reported)

What is the TOEFL iBT?

The TOEFL iBT is an English proficiency exam accepted by universities in the US, Canada, and more than 160 countries. It tests Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing, each scored 0–30 for a total score of 0–120.

What is the TOEFL iBT test format?

Since the 2023 update the test runs about 2 hours in a single sitting, with no break and no ungraded experimental section.

Section	Time	Content
Reading	~35 min	2 passages, 20 questions
Listening	~36 min	Lectures + conversations, 28 questions
Speaking	~16 min	4 tasks (1 independent, 3 integrated)
Writing	~29 min	Integrated task + academic discussion

What is a good TOEFL score?

Most universities ask for a total between 80 and 100; highly selective programs often expect 100+. Each section is scored 0–30, and the four section scores sum to your 0–120 total. Estimate yours with our TOEFL score calculator.

How should I practice for the TOEFL?

Start with a full-length mock to get a baseline, then use section practice to work on your weakest skill. The TOEFL is fully computer-based, so practicing in the same on-screen format — as you do here — builds the pacing and note-taking habits the real test rewards.