ETS
TOEFL iBT
Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet-Based Test)
The academic English proficiency test accepted by universities in the US and worldwide. Non-native English speakers take it primarily for university admission, scholarships, and some visa pathways.
Full program: 6 decks, 3,849 cards.
What's on the exam
TOEFL iBT (redesigned January 2026)
Reading
25%Academic passage comprehension · Vocabulary in context · Inference and rhetorical purpose · Identifying key details and organization · Summarizing main ideas
Listening
25%Academic lectures · Campus conversations · Main idea and detail questions · Speaker attitude and function · Organization and connecting content
Speaking
25%Listen and Repeat tasks · Take an Interview task · Delivery and intelligibility · Language use and topic development
Writing
25%Build a Sentence tasks · Write an Email task · Writing for an academic discussion · Organization, grammar, and vocabulary range
Frequently asked questions
How much does the TOEFL iBT cost?
Fees vary. Approximately $200–280 by country.
How long is the TOEFL iBT and how many questions does it have?
Reading ~50 items, Listening ~47 items, Writing 12 items, Speaking 11 items (counts vary as the test adapts) — Approximately 2 hours (section testing time about 90 minutes).
What do you need to pass the TOEFL iBT?
No pass/fail — band scores 1–6 per section and overall (half-band increments, CEFR-aligned); a comparable 0–120 overall score is also reported during the two-year transition after January 2026; institutions set their own requirements.
Can you retake the TOEFL iBT?
Unlimited retakes; minimum 3 days between attempts.
What is the best way to study for the TOEFL iBT?
Start from the official outline and your primary study materials: the exam is weighted by domain (Reading 25%, Listening 25%, Speaking 25%, Writing 25%). Once you've learned the material, spaced-repetition flashcards organized by those domains are an efficient way to retain it and refresh it before test day.
Ready to prepare?
Our TOEFL iBT program is organized by this outline's domains and scheduled by spaced repetition, with a path from first card to test day.
Flashcards are a memory tool. Learn the material first, then use NoReread to retain it and refresh what you already know. It doesn't replace studying the subject.