TOEFL
The TOEFL is the world’s leading test for validation of English as a foreign language. It is currently accepted by more than 11,500 universities and other institutions in 160 countries.
It is estimated that more than 35 million students have already taken the TOEFL. Its ability to evaluate the 4 main skills – reading, speaking, writing and listening – together with its speed and accessibility make the TOEFL the current English benchmark test.
What Do We Answer on This Page?
- How to prepare for the TOEFL?
- Can I take the TOEFL online?
- Where do I register for the TOEFL iBT test?
- What is the price of the TOEFL and how many times can I take it?
- How long does it take to prepare for the TOEFL?
- Why TOEFL and not IELTS, First Certificate, Advanced or DET?
- What is considered a good TOEFL score?
- What accommodations does ETS provide if I have a disability or learning disability?
- Does the TOEFL certificate expire?
- What is ETS TOEFL?
- How is the TOEFL iBT structured?
How to prepare for the TOEFL?
The TOEFL is an exam that tests the candidate’s level of English in an academic environment and that makes it a complex exam. There are multiple guides, apps, encapsulated trainings, low-cost courses, etc.
At EPIC we recommend you put yourself in the hands of professionals. They have years of experience helping students to pass the TOEFL and also know how to do it quickly and with guarantees of success. We recommend you to visit our page to discover how a good TOEFL prep course should be.
Can I take the TOEFL online?
The TOEFL has several versions. If you are preparing to apply to a university for a degree, a master’s degree, an exchange program or a doctorate the TOEFL version you need to take is the TOEFL iBT either at an authorized center or the TOEFL iBT home edition.
In both cases, you will take the TOEFL online, the only difference between the two exams is the location where the test is taken.
Where do I register for the TOEFL iBT test?
To register for the TOEFL you must register on the ETS website (the company that manages the TOEFL) and follow all the required steps. Click on the link and register.
Once you have registered, remember that ETS allows you to cancel or reschedule your test day, no matter what your reason is. Unfortunately, booking changes have an additional cost. However, in the event that you need to cancel, you will receive a refund of only 50% of the fee as long as you give 4 days’ notice of cancellation. So, unless you have an unforeseen event or an emergency, try to take the TOEFL test on your original scheduled test day.
What is the price of the TOEFL and how many times can I take it?
Currently the TOEFL iBT has a price of $255 dollars if you want to take it in an authorized center in Spain. This price may vary if you take it in another country.
The test can be taken as many times as you want, as long as you allow 3 business days between tests. Remember, that each time you take the TOEFL exam you must pay the exam fee in full.
How long does it take to prepare for the TOEFL?
From the time you register on the website until you prepare for the test, these are the usual deadlines:
- It takes, on average, a maximum of between 10 and 14 days to have an available TOEFL exam date to take the test. This period depends on whether the candidate takes the TOEFL iBT at an authorized center or takes the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
- The length of the TOEFL courses will depend on the student’s initial level, but intensive TOEFL courses usually take at least 3 weeks to prepare.
- Scores arrive within 6 to 10 days. Here you can read everything you need to know regarding your TOEFL certificate.
Why TOEFL and not IELTS, First Certificate, Advanced or DET?
The TOEFL is the world leader in the validation of the academic level of English due to its agility, speed, amount of preparation materials, and accessibility to the exam. That being said, and as a general rule, if you need immediacy to get your score, you should focus on the TOEFL, IELTS or DET and discard other types of exams. Among these 3 the TOEFL stands out for being most accepted in demanding academic environments than the DET and, in our opinion, the TOEFL is easier than the IELTS in specific sections such as writing.
There are many false myths about whether one is more accepted in the USA and the other in Europe. Usually, both are accepted in the USA and in Europe. However, always check with the institution to which you want to apply to decide which test to take as not all universities accept all tests.
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What is considered a good TOEFL score?
The TOEFL exam is neither pass nor fail. Your TOEFL score ranges from 0 to 120 points. Your target score will depend on what the institution you want to apply to asks for. Find out what score they ask for before you begin your preparation and, if you apply to several schools, always take as a reference the one that asks for the highest score.
Find out what TOEFL score they ask for before you begin your preparation and, if you apply to several schools, always take as a reference the one that asks for the highest score.
What accommodations does ETS provide if I have a disability or learning disability?
ETS makes accommodations for people with disabilities and/or learning deficits. However, it is important that you notify the organization of your needs well in advance. ETS can take up to 6 weeks to review your case and make the necessary accommodations.
For more information on how to complete this process, click on this link: Applicants with disabilities or special health care needs.
Does the TOEFL certificate expire?
The ETS website makes it very clear that TOEFL certificate scores are valid for 2 years.
We recommend you read our article so you can learn if TOEFL really expires for every use of it.
What is ETS TOEFL?
ETS es an american company that owns the TOEFL exam. They are also the owners of the GRE, Praxis, TOEIC and Hiset. The registrations and all the interactions you will have with TOEFL take place in their website.
How is the TOEFL iBT structured?
The TOEFL ibt is structured into 4 sections:
- TOEFL Reading: the TOEFL reading section consists of 3 texts of 700 words, which are accompanied by 10 questions. The total time to complete this section is 52 minutes. In some cases, an additional 4th reading is included, for which an extra 18 minutes are given.
- TOEFL Listening: this TOEFL section consists of listening to audios on topics of an academic nature or conversations between university students. The former will be accompanied by 6 questions, while the conversations will consist of 5 questions. As in the previous section, the Listening time can vary from 41 to 55 minutes depending on the number of audios you have to listen to on the day of your exam.
- TOEFL Speaking: this TOEFL section consists of 4 questions that you will have to answer orally. The time to give your answer will be from 45 to 60 seconds, depending on the type of question. In this section you will be evaluated on your ability to present your own ideas, as well as to synthesize information from other materials. The time to complete this section is 17 minutes. You speak to the computer (not to a human being) and your responses are recorded.
- TOEFL Writing: This TOEFL section consists of two questions, in which you will be asked to answer in the form of an essay. One of the questions will ask you to state your opinion on a topic, while the other will ask you to synthesize information from the content presented to you that day. The time you will have to complete this section will be 50 minutes.
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