TOEFL Test Preparation

Test Preparation

TOEFL Test Preparation

TOEFL or the Test of English as a Foreign Language is an internationally accepted assessment that measures an individual’s ability to use and understand English in academic settings. It evaluates English proficiency across four key areas, assessing both academic and conversational language skills. It is accepted in over 150 different countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. A good TOEFL score helps you get admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is also a key to get major scholarships and work prospects in English-speaking environments.

TOEFL is delivered in two formats:

  • TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test): It is conducted online at designated test centers or at home with proper monitoring.
  • TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based Test): It is available in locations where the iBT is not offered (limited availability).

TOEFL Test Format

Listening (41–57 minutes)

  • Candidates listen to lectures and conversations and answer questions based on main ideas, details, speaker intent, and inferences.

Reading (54–72 minutes)

  • Test-takers read 3–4 academic passages and respond to comprehension-based questions.

Speaking (17 minutes)

  • Four tasks require test-takers to express opinions, summarize information, and articulate ideas clearly.

Writing (50 minutes)

  • There are two writing tasks including:

✅ Integrated Writing (20 min): Summarizing and synthesizing information from a passage and lecture.

✅ Independent Writing (30 min): Constructing an essay with opinions, reasoning, and examples.

Band Score and Assessment Criteria

TOEFL scores range from 0 to 120. The test is separated into four components, with each contributing up to 30 points to the total.

  • 110–120: Advanced
  • 96–109: High-Intermediate
  • 60–95: Intermediate
  • Below 60: Basic

TOEFL is recognized internationally by universities, companies, and immigration authorities. It is mandatory in many institutions and specifically to fulfill scholarship criterias.

FAQ's

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To select the right country before applying, you have to consider factors like tuition fees, living costs, job opportunities, and university rankings. You should also be aware of the selection criteria required for the chosen country and if you can fulfill them.

For selecting an institution, it has to have a program that aligns with your academic background. You should also look at accreditation, course offerings, faculty, campus facilities, and student support services.

Requirements vary according to the country you plan to apply to. But most of them include academic transcripts, English proficiency tests, and recommendation letters, among others.

Yes, most universities require IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent tests unless you qualify for a waiver. However, you can also make an application through standardized college admissions tests like GRE, GMAT, SAT, and others.

To apply for scholarships, very thorough research is required. You can search through university websites, government scholarships, and private funding opportunities.

Visa approval chances highly depend on your academic scores and test band scores. But you can increase your chances by submitting a complete application, strong financial proof, and a clear study plan.

Yes, you can work while studying abroad. Many countries allow part-time work for students, typically 10-20 hours per week.

Yes, most countries require students to have health insurance before arrival.

Dubai offers a range of benefits for students. Multicultural learning environments, modern universities, tax-free job opportunities, and a strategic location for global career growth are some to name a few. 

Seoul National University, KAIST, Yonsei University, Sejong University, Hanyang University, and POSTECH are among the best institutes that South Korea has to offer.