1. All About the TOEFL Test
وزارة التربية Ministry of Education
الإدارة العامة لمنطقة مبارك الكبير التعليمية Mubarak Al Kabeer Educational Area
التوجيه الفني للغة الإنجليزية ELT Supervision
TOEFL Training Course
All About the TOEFL Test
Prepared and presented by:
ELT Supervisor:
Mrs. Hanan Burezq

2. What is TOEFL?
The TOEFL test, formerly known as Test Of English as a Foreign Language, is used to measure English language proficiency. It evaluates non-native English speakers' ability to read, write, speak, and listen to English in a similar way that is used in universities.
It has become an admission requirement for non-native English speakers & it’s recognized by more than 8,500 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries, including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the United States. 
ELT Supervisor: Hanan Burezq

3. Types of TOEFL Tests Listening (50 questions)
PBT (Paper based test)
2 to 2.5 hours
Score range:
Listening (50 questions)
Structure (40 questions)
Reading (50 questions)
Test of written English (1 topic)
CBT (Computer based test)
Was discontinued in September 2006
iBT (Internet based test) NG
4 hours
Score range: 0-120
Listening (33-34 questions)
Speaking (6 questions)
Writing (2 questions)
Reading (36-39 questions)
NG= Next Generation
ELT Supervisor: Hanan Burezq

4. Tips for students: iBT is available in Kuwait. (Exam fee is KD 95)
Note-taking is allowed during the TOEFL iBT test.
All sections of the test are taken on the same day.
The test cannot be taken more than once a week.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the specified start time. If you arrive after your start time, you may not test and could lose your test fee.
Never leave a question blank.
If you are not sure of an answer, you should guess.
Choose one letter and use it for your “guess answer” throughout the entire examination.
iBT is available in Kuwait. (Exam fee is KD 95)
Note-taking is allowed during the TOEFL iBT test.
The test cannot be taken more than once a week.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the specified start time. If you arrive after your start time, you may not test and could lose your test fee.
Never leave a question blank.
If you are not sure of an answer, you should guess.
Choose one letter and use it for your “guess answer” throughout the entire examination.
These are some tips that you should tell your students regarding the iBT.
The notes are collected and destroyed before the test takers leave the test center
The number of incorrect answers is not subtracted from your score.
This way, they will have more chances of getting the correct answer.
ELT Supervisor: Hanan Burezq

5. Tips for students:
On the listening & reading sections, you can change your answers as many times as you wish until you click on the confirm answer button.
On the speaking section, you can’t change an answer. Everything you say during the recording time will be submitted.
Every test contains either a longer Reading section or a longer listening section.
ELT Supervisor: Hanan Burezq

6. TOEFL Score Scales 120-0 Skill Score Range Level Reading 30-0
High (22–30) Intermediate (15–21) Low (0–14)
Listening
Speaking
0–30 score scale
Good (26–30) Fair (18–25) Limited (10–17) Weak (0–9)
Writing
Good (24–30) Fair (17–23) Limited (1–16)
Total Score
120-0
ELT Supervisor: Hanan Burezq

7. Useful toefl ibt websites:
toefl.asp?refererid=goog5&gclid=COfd9rm_kLYCFUmN3godJEQATA Tests.aspx
ELT Supervisor: Hanan Burezq