Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities.

TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) is a four-section assessment that is offered in places where the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) is not available. The PBT is taken by just 3% of students who choose the TOEFL for their English-language requirements.

The TOEFL® paper-based test (PBT)

If the TOEFL iBT is available in your country you need to take that instead.

The Paper-based test has the following format:
Time Limit No. of Questions
Listening Comprehension 30-40 minutes 50
Structure and Written Expression
Free practice tests
25 minutes 40
Reading Comprehension 55 minutes 50
Writing (Test of Written English) 30 minutes 1 topic

Exam profile
Type Internet-based or paper-based standardized test.
Developer / administrator Educational Testing Service
Knowledge / skills tested Reading, listening, speaking and writing of the English language.
Purpose To assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers.
Year started 1964; 53 years ago
Duration Internet-based test (iBT): 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes (excluding 10-minute break in-between).
Paper-based test (PBT): 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
Score / grade range iBT:
0 to 30 (in 1 point increments) on each of the 4 sections. So total of 0 to 120.
PBT:
Listening: 31 to 68, Structure: 31 to 69, Reading: 31 to 67. Total of 310 to 677. Writing (separate): 0 to 6. (All in 1 point increments.)
Score / grade validity 2 years