The TOEFL iBT test, administered via the Internet, is an important part of journey to study in an English-speaking country. It also provides tools and guides to help prepare for the test and improve English-language skills.

The TOEFL iBT test measures ability to use and understand English at the university level. And it evaluates how well one combine listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.

TOEFL Score Scales

Skill Score Range Level

Reading 0–30 High (22–30)
Intermediate (15–21)
Low (0–14)

Listening 0–30 High (22–30)
Intermediate (15–21)
Low (0–14)

Speaking 0–30 score scale Good (26–30)
Fair (18–25)
Limited (10–17)
Weak (0–9)

Writing 0–30 score scale Good (24–30)
Fair (17–23)
Limited (1–16)

Total Score 0–120

The Reading and Listening sections are scored by computer with a score range from 0 to 30.

The Reading section has 36–56 tasks based on reading passages from academic texts and answering questions.

The Listening section has 34–51 tasks based on listening to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answering questions.

Speaking Section
 Each of six tasks is rated from 0 to 4.
 The sum is converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30.
 ETS-certified test scorers rate responses and evaluate how well develop topic and deliver message in English.

Writing Section
 Two tasks are rated from 0 to 5. The sum is converted to a scaled score of 0 to 30.
 The writing section is scored by:
o evaluating the integrated writing task for development, organization, grammar, vocabulary, accuracy and completeness
o rating the independent writing essay on overall writing quality, including development, organization, grammar and vocabulary
 Human rating — multiple, rigorously trained rate’s score tests anonymously. ETS rates are continually monitored to ensure fairness and the highest quality.
 eRater automated scoring technology is used with human ratings to score the independent and integrated writing tasks.
 Using both human judgments for content and meaning with automated scoring for linguistic features ensures consistent, quality scores.