The TOFEL iBT (Internet- Based Test) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: Speaking, Listing, Writing & Reading. The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success. The TOEFEL iBT emphasizes integrated skills & provides better information to institutions about students' ability to communicate in an academic setting & their readiness for academic course work. Online registration and online score reporting make it easier for students to register for the TOFEL iBT & receive their test scores.

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• It tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listing, writing & reading.
• It wil be delivered via internet.


• TOFEL iBT introduces following integrated tasks.
  • Read, listen & then speaking in response to a question.
  • Listen & then speak in response to a question.
  • Read, listen & then write in response to a question.
  • The new test is up to 4-5 hours long.

Section	No of passages	No. of questions per passage	Answering time	Score
Reading	3-5	12-14	60-100	30
Listening	4-6 lectures	6	60-90 minutes	30
	2-3 conversations	5
5-10 minute break
Speaking	2indepedent 4 integrated	6	20 minutes	30
Writing	1 integrated 1 independent	2	50 minutes	30
				Total = 120