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

TOEFL is a trademark of the Educational Testing Service (ETS), a private non-profit organization, which designs and administers the tests. ETS issues official score reports, sent independently to institutions, for two years following the test

It is delivered via the Internet. It provides tools and guides to help to prepare for the test and improve English-language skills.

The scores are based on performance on the questions in the test. One need to answer minimum one question each in the Reading and listening sections, write at least one essay, and complete at least one Speaking task to receive an official score.

As it is administered via the Internet, will receive 4 scaled section scores and a total score:
 Reading Section (Score of: 0–30)
 Listening Section (Score of: 0–30)
 Speaking Section (Score of: 0–30)
 Writing Section (Score of: 0–30)
 Total Score (0–120)

Paper-based Test
The TOEFL paper-based Test (PBT) is available in limited areas. Scores are valid for two years after the test date, and test takers can have their scores sent to institutions or agencies during that time.

1. Listening (30 – 40 minutes)
The Listening section consists of 3 parts. The first one contains 30 questions about short conversations. The second part has 8 questions about longer conversations. The last part asks 12 questions about lectures or talks.

2. Structure and Written Expression (25 minutes)
The Structure and Written Expression section has 15 exercises of completing sentences correctly and 25 exercises of identifying errors.

3. Reading Comprehension (55 minutes)
The Reading Comprehension sections have 50 questions about reading passages.

4. Writing (30 minutes)
The TOEFL PBT administrations include a writing test called the Test of Written English (TWE). This is one essay question with 250–300 words in average.