TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native speakers. It is accepted by over 10,000 universities and colleges in over 150 countries.
The TOEFL is accepted by more universities and colleges than any other English language proficiency exam. This means that if you are planning to study abroad, the TOEFL is a safe choice. The TOEFL is a highly reliable test. This means that your score is likely to be an accurate measure of your English skills. The TOEFL is available in over 160 countries and at over 4,500 test centers worldwide. This means that you can take the test whenever and wherever it is convenient for you.
The Speaking section measures your ability to speak and communicate in English. You will be given 4 tasks:
The Listening section measures your ability to understand spoken English. You will be given 2-3 lectures and 2-3 conversations to listen to and answer 28-39 questions about them.
The Reading section measures your ability to read and understand academic texts. You will be given 3-4 passages to read and answer 30-40 questions about them. The passages are taken from a variety of academic subjects, such as history, science, and literature.
The Writing section measures your ability to write in English. You will be given 2 tasks:
| Test Parameters | Duolingo | IELTS | TOEFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of examination | Computer-based | Computer-based Paper-based |
Computer-based Paper-based |
| Exam Fees (USD) | 4,092 | 15,500 | 15,262 |
| Duration (Total) | 48 hours or 2 days | 3–5 days (Computer-based) 13 days (Paper-based) |
8 days |
| Number of sections | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Sections | Reading Speaking Listening Writing |
Reading Speaking Listening Writing |
Reading Speaking Listening Writing |
| Scoring Range & Methods | Score (10–160) | Bands (0–9) | Score (0–120) |
| IELTS Band (0–9) | TOEFL IBT (0–120) |
|---|---|
| 9 | 118 |
| 8.5 | 115 |
| 8 | 110 |
| 7.5 | 102 |
| 7 | 94 |
| 6.5 | 79 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 5.5 | 46 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 4.5 | 32 |
| IELTS Band (0–9) | PTE (10–90) |
|---|---|
| 9 | 90 |
| 8.5 | 85 |
| 8 | 80 |
| 7.5 | 76 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 6.5 | 65 |
| 6 | 58 |
| 5.5 | 50 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 4.5 | 35 |
| IELTS Band (0–9) | DET (10–160) |
|---|---|
| 9 | 160 |
| 8.5 | 155 |
| 8 | 150 |
| 7.5 | 140 |
| 7 | 130 |
| 6.5 | 120 |
| 6 | 110 |
| 5.5 | 100 |
| 5 | 90 |
| 4.5 | 80 |