New TOEFL Changes: Starting July 26, 2023, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam conducted by ETS would take less than two hours to complete as compared to the earlier 3-hour format of the exam. The TOEFL exam is one of the most popular English language proficiency tests for candidates who are looking to study abroad.
What is changing in TOEFL iBT?
In this section, we are going to look at the new TOEFL changes that have been brought in by ETS – the conducting body of the TOEFL exam.
New TOEFL iBT Format 2023
Earlier, the TOEFL iBT exam was for a total of 3 hours. However, from July 26, 2023, onwards the revised TOEFL exam pattern will take students less than two hours to complete. The changes have been brought in to provide TOEFL test takers with a better testing experience. The changes in the TOEFL iBT Enhancements Debuting July 2023 include:
- A shorter reading section: Candidates would be required to answer 2 passages in place of 4.
- Streamlined instructions and navigation throughout the test
- Introduction of ‘Writing for an Academic Discussion’ task in place of Independent Writing task, and
- The removal of unscored test questions
New TOEFL iBT Format 2023
| TOEFL Exam Pattern | TOEFL Exam Pattern (starting July 26, 2023) | TOEFL Exam Pattern (before July 26, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL Reading Section | Duration: 35 minutes Questions 20 |
Duration: 54 – 72 minutes Questions 30-40 |
| TOEFL Listening Section | Duration: 36 minutes Questions 28 |
Duration: 41-57 minutes Questions: 28 – 39 |
| TOEFL Speaking Section | Duration: 16 minutes Questions: 4 tasks |
Duration: 17 minutes Questions: 4 tasks |
| TOEFL Writing Section | Duration: 30 minutes Questions: 2 tasks
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Duration: 50 minutes Questions: 2 tasks
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| TOEFL Duration | Total Duration: 116 minutes |
Total Duration: 162 – 196 minutes |
Simplified Registration Process
Candidates looking to register for the TOEFL exam will experience a simplified registration process beginning July 2023. Lengthy forms have been done away with, and candidates will only need to create an account on the official ETS – TOEFL Website and register for an available TOEFL iBT test date quicker and easier than ever before. ETS has also introduced localized benefits that include additional payment options for TOEFL exam fees among others and this would be introduced to more countries.
Increased Score Transparency
Candidates who are opting for the TOEFL iBT and the TOEFL at Home Edition of the exam can expect their TOEFL scores to be available in their ETS account in 4 – 8 days after their test date. However, Starting July 26, 2023, test takers will see their official score release date upon completion of the test, in addition to receiving real-time notification of changes to their score status. PDF score reports are ready for download within 8 days after your test. TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years.
No other changes have been introduced to the TOEFL Exam.
Free IELTS Online Classes on Shiksha.com
From August 2023 onwards, Shiksha Study Abroad would be conducting free TOEFL daily online classes on all weekdays of the month. In these classes, we would be throwing light on all four modules of TOEFL which are – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in detail. Strategies and approaches to every question in TOEFL are different. There are separate tips for all the sub-topics which makes the TOEFL one of the most challenging exams. These classes will make it easy for learners to crack their exams in a less daunting way.
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Live doubt-clearing sessions are another perk of these online sessions which will take place after every session. Candidates will get a chance to clear their doubts at the end of every class by directly interacting with our TOEFL preparation expert, Disha Wahi (TESOL Certified Trainer). Disha would also be providing you with online assessment-solved sample questions with the answers at the end of every module for self-evaluation. To attend Free TOEFL Online Classes, Click Here
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