TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It is used for testing the English proficiency of the non-natives' speakers of English when they wish to study at university in a country where English is spoken as the first language.
There are three testing options to choose from:
The traditional TOEFL in the examination center
The TOEFL home edition
The TOEFL paper edition
Key information:
Who is it for?
It is for non-native speakers of English who want to enroll in English-speaking universities
Format: online; paper-based test in selected areas, in a test center
Cost: varies
Number of parts:
Reading (54 - 72 minutes)
3 – 4 parts/each containing 10 questions
Writing (50 minutes)
2 parts
Listening (41 - 57 minutes)
5 - 7 parts/each containing 5 - 6 questions
Speaking (17 minutes)
2 parts
Advantages:
TOEFL is accepted by 11.000 universities around the world
Disadvantages:
TOEFL results are valid only two years from the test date