TOEFL is accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries, the TOEFL iBT test helps students stand out confidently in English and show they have what it takes to succeed.
Why Choose the TOEFL Test?
TOEFL is accepted and preferred by universities worldwide, the TOEFL test is a high-quality, high-standard test that assures admissions officers of your readiness for the classroom and beyond. More than 35 million people worldwide have chosen the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency.
TOEFL is conveniently offered weekly at authorized test centers near you, the computer-delivered TOEFL iBT test is the only test that measures all 4 academic English skills — reading, listening, speaking, and writing — the way they are actually used in a classroom. So your TOEFL scores provide a true reflection of your abilities and show admissions officers you have what it takes to be great.
Interpreting TOEFL Scores
There is a score range of 0–30 for each skill measured on the test. That score range is broken down into 4 or 5 proficiency levels to help you more accurately assess a test taker's skill.
| Skill | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Reading | Advanced (24–30) High-Intermediate (18–23) Low-Intermediate (4–17) Below Low-Intermediate (0–3) |
| Listening | Advanced (22–30) High-Intermediate (17–21) Low-Intermediate (9–16) Below Low-Intermediate (0–8) |
| Speaking* | Advanced (25–30) High-Intermediate (20–24) Low-Intermediate (16–19) Basic (10–15) Below Basic (0–9) |
| Writing | Advanced (24–30) High-Intermediate (17–23) Low-Intermediate (13–16) Basic (7–12) Below Basic (0–6) |
* The Speaking section is included in the TOEFL iBT test only. The revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test includes only the Reading, Listening, and Writing sections. The score ranges and proficiency levels are the same on both tests for these 3 sections.