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The TOEFL iBT test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
The total test takes just under 2 hours to complete, but you should plan for 2.5 hours, allowing 30 minutes for check in.
Use the table below to view the breakdown of each TOEFL iBT test section.
Section | Estimated Timing | Questions/Tasks | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Reading | 35 minutes | 20 questions | Read passages and respond to questions. |
Listening | 36 minutes | 28 questions | Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions. |
Speaking | 16 minutes | 4 tasks | Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and heard. |
Writing | 29 minutes | 2 tasks | Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your response. State and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion. |
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Starting January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT® test will be updated to better reflect how today’s students use English in modern academic environments.
Here’s what’s changing, and why it matters to you:
Use the table below to view the breakdown of each TOEFL iBT test section.
Test Section | Task type | Number of items | Estimated Timing |
---|---|---|---|
Reading |
|
35-48* | About 18 to 27 minutes |
Listening |
|
35-45* | About 18 to 27 minutes |
Writing |
|
12 | About 23 minutes |
Speaking |
|
11 | About 8 minutes |
*As the test adapts to you the test time & items may vary.
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