TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Organizing Body
Organization: Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Exam Structure
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Section
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Number of Questions
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Time Limit
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Score
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Listening
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18
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36 mins
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0-30
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Reading
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20
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35 mins
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0-30
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Writing
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2 tasks : tasks:
1 20-minute integrated task based on what is read and heard
1 10-minute Writing for an Academic Discussion task to state and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion.
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29 mins
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0–30
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Speaking
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4 tasks :
1 independent task to express an opinion on a familiar topic
3 integrated tasks based on what is read and heard
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16 mins
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0–30
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Total
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116 mins
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0–120 (Sum of L,R,W,S)
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Frequency of Exam
IELTS is available up to 5 times a week. You have to register for it when you are best prepared and considering your deadlines to submit the scores.
Cost
Registration fee: 180–$300 USD (varies by location)
Eligibility
Open to anyone wishing to prove their proficiency in English for academic purposes.
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Average Score Ranges
Average score: 80 – 100
Competitive Score : 108+