The TOEFL is a computer based test that measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings.

An internationally accepted standard of academic English proficiency, it is a required certification by more than 5000 colleges and universities worldwide.

iBT TOEFL in Cincinnati are taken at the following Places:

University of Cincinnati Testing Services
100 University Pavilion
Cincinnati, OHIO 45221
(513) 556-7173

Gateway Assessment Center
1025 Amsterdam Road
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 442-1159

NKU Testing Center
Founders Hall 421
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
(859) 572-6517

ELS Language Centers
University of Cincinnati
(513) 556-4034



TOEFL iBT Test Sections

Reading
Time: 60–80 minutes
Questions: 36–56 questions
Tasks: Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.

Listening
Time: 60–90 minutes
Questions: 34–51 questions
Tasks: Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.

Break 10 minutes

Speaking
Time: 20 minutes
Questions: 6 tasks
Tasks: Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.

Writing
Time: 50 minutes
Questions: 2 tasks
Tasks: Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.