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.
Blueprint-complete 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?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Reading 25%, Listening 25%, Speaking 25%, Writing 25%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
Ready to prepare?
Our TOEFL iBT program follows this exact blueprint — every domain covered, scheduled by spaced repetition, with a journey from first card to test day.