TOEFL iBT Test Content

The TOEFL iBT test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.

Test Structure

Watch this video to learn about the structure of the TOEFL iBT test and what to expect in each section.

The total test takes about 3 hours to complete, but you should plan for 3.5 hours, allowing 30 minutes for check in.

Use the table below to view the breakdown of each TOEFL iBT test section.

Section	Time Limit	Questions	Tasks
Reading	54–72 minutes	30–40 questions	Read passages and respond to questions
Listening	41–57 minutes	28–39 questions	Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions
Break	10 minutes	—	—
Speaking	17 minutes	4 tasks	Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and listened to
Writing	50 minutes	2 tasks	Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your response

Take a closer look at each section of the test.