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NEW SCORE SCALE
The TOEFL iBT® test measures the four academic English skills students use in higher education: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. ETS describes the test as reflecting English used in classrooms, lectures, coursework and other academic settings.
TOEFL iBT is currently recognized by 13,000+ institutions across 160+ countries, according to ETS. Requirements are determined by each institution and programme.
Process written information and meaning.
Understand conversations, announcements and academic talks.
Communicate clearly in modern academic and practical contexts.
GLOBAL REACH
13,000+
Institutions across 160+ countries.
ACADEMIC FOCUS
4 SKILLS
Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
MODERN FORMAT
ADAPTIVE
Updated TOEFL iBT experience introduced from January 21, 2026.
The updated TOEFL iBT is adaptive and uses a new 1–6 score scale. ETS advises allowing approximately two hours; because the test adapts, item counts and timing can vary.
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OEFL iBT
ADAPTIVE EXPERIENCE
SECTION + OVERALL SCORES
Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life and Read an Academic Passage.
COMPREHEND • INTERPRET • CONNECT
Listen and Choose a Response, Conversations, Announcements and Academic Talks.
LISTEN • PROCESS • RESPOND
Build a Sentence, Write an Email and Write for an Academic Discussion.
CONSTRUCT • COMMUNICATE • SUPPORT
Listen and Repeat and Take an Interview.
LISTEN • SPEAK • INTERACT
From January 21, 2026, TOEFL iBT score reports provide four section scores and an overall score on a 1–6 scale in half-point increments.
The overall score is the average of the four section scores, rounded to the nearest half band. During the two-year transition after January 2026, ETS also provides a comparable overall score on the 0–120 scale.
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Take TOEFL iBT on a computer at an authorized test center.
Take the test on a computer at home with a live human proctor, subject to applicable requirements and availability.
IMPORTANT- The TOEFL iBT Paper Edition is no longer offered.
Sign in or create your ETS account.
Complete personal and registration information.
Select an available date and testing option.
Ensure your registration details match your identification document.
Review your details and pay the applicable fee.
AR-MAC’S GUIDANCE –
Review each target institution’s current English-language requirement before selecting your test date. Allow time for score reporting and, where appropriate, another attempt.
This AR-MAC’S page is based on current ETS TOEFL iBT information. Always verify institution-specific requirements and test availability before registration.
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