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ETS - the conducting body of the TOEFL exam has rolled out a second set of initiatives to enhance the TOEFL iBT test experience for students worldwide. Read on to know the details. Students who are planning to travel abroad for higher education and are required to appear for their Test of English as Foreign Language or more commonly referred to as TOEFL iBT will have a different TOEFL Exam experience starting from August 2019 onwards. Educational Testing Services or more commonly referred to as ETS – the conducting body of TOEFL iBT has promised a better experience to students beginning August 1, 2019. Students who plan to travel to the top study abroad destinations for pursuing higher education are often required to appear for TOEFL. Come August, the TOEFL iBT test experience is going to get a whole lot better with a shorter test duration, enhanced score reporting, and easier registration.
Reduced duration for TOEFL
August onwards, the TOEFL iBT will be shortened by 30 minutes. Currently, the total duration of the exam is 3hrs and 30minutes. From August 2019, the total duration of the exam would be 3hrs flat. With the total duration shortening candidates would be required to answer fewer questions in the Reading, Listening and Speaking sections.
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TOEFL Test Changes Summary
| Test Section |
Before August 1, 2019 |
After August 1, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Reading |
3–4 reading passages 12–14 questions each 60–80 minutes |
3–4 reading passages 10 questions each 54–72 minutes |
| Listening |
4–6 lectures, 6 questions each 2–3 conversations, 5 questions each 60–90 minutes |
3–4 lectures, 6 questions each 2–3 conversations, 5 questions each 41–57 minutes |
| Speaking |
6 tasks 2 independent 4 integrated 20 minutes |
4 tasks 1 independent 3 integrated 17 minutes |
Introduction of ‘MyBest Scores’
This recently added feature would come into effect from August onwards, and combine the candidate's best scores for each section from all of their valid TOEFL iBT scores in the last 2 years. Confused? Don't be. All TOEFL iBT score reports sent after August 2019 would have the candidates’ usual scores along with their ‘MyBest Scores.’
Effortless Registration
ETS has worked towards making the TOEFL registration process much smoother and user-friendly. Account management for TOEFL users has been enhanced providing candidates with a chance to enjoy greater functionality and improved registration services.
Afternoon Testing Sessions Now Open Worldwide
ETS – the organizing body of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) has rolled out a second set of initiatives to enhance the TOEFL iBT® test experience for students worldwide. Starting immediately, students wanting to appear for their TOEFL test can register for afternoon testing sessions on select dates, a shift that effectively doubles the testing capacity of participating test centres on those dates. In addition, students can test on consecutive weekends as available dates permit — a significant improvement from the previous 12-day retest waiting period.
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