Basics

• The only way to get a high score on the TOEFL IBT is to tell yourself about the test, how long time to be prepared and which means ?!

• And you can check the latest updates on rules and requirements, it is best to consult the official website of ETS, the makers of the TOEFL at www.ets.org/toefl.

• It is also helpful to ask your local ESL school, exam prep centre, or TOEFL test center for a copy of the TOEFL Information, in which you will find sufficent information about the following areas:-

• The TOEFL is an English proficiency test for non-native speakers of English, " Test Of English As a Foreign Language ". It measures a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand English used in college, university, This means it concentrates on the formal academic English used in lectures and informal English used in normal life by students, professors, and university employees.

• Also be sure of taking the needed identification documents with you. These requirements vary from country to country and from time to time, so check the latest requirements regularly before the exam.

• The TOEFL exam takes about four and one-half hours. In addition, you need to arrive at least half an hour early or you may not be admitted. This means that you could spend anywhere from five to six hours at the test center. you should eat a proper meal before the exam and to dress comfortably, so you will not be hungry, thirsty, hot, cold,or you'll be distracted by your physical needs.

• You are not allowed to bring any personal items, other than your ID, into the testing room. You could also be asked to empty your pockets. You will have your personal items only after the test has been completed, and not during the test or the break.

• Generally, you may not choose your own seat but must take also against using cell phones or taking food or drink into the testing room. For this reason, it is important to read through the TOEFL administration rules carefully in advance so you won't break a rule by mistake.

• Each of the four sections of the TOEFL iBT – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – is scored on a scale of 0 – 30. You receive a score for each section of the test as well as an overall score, which is the total of the section scores added together. The highest overall score you can get on the TOEFL iBt is 120.

• Some universities accept various minimum scores for admission purposes. In addition, universities may ask for a minimum score in a particular section of the test, based on the academic program you are applying for.

• Usually, your TOEFL score is posted on the TOEFL iBt online registration system 15 days after the date of the test maybe more. It is then mailed to you and to those score recipients that you have designated in advance. If you need additional official score reports to be sent, other than those you identified when you registered, you may request this be done for an additional fees. 

TOEFL iBT scores are generally valid for a period of up to 2 years after the exam.