Updated TOEFL iBT
A source-aware TOEFL iBT hub reflecting the updated test format effective January 21, 2026, with section task types, approximate base timings, scoring context, and EduZMS diagnostic entry points.
At a glance
ETS describes the updated TOEFL iBT as an academic English test covering Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. Reading and Listening use adaptive design, while total test time and item counts can vary with directions and adaptation.
Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking all contribute to the score profile.
Tasks reflect classroom, campus, and academic communication rather than general conversation only.
From January 21, 2026, TOEFL uses section and overall scores on a 1-6 scale, with transition information from ETS.
Exam structure
ETS lists approximate base time and item counts for the updated test. Test time does not include directions; as the test adapts, exact time and item counts may vary.
Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, and Read an Academic Passage; about 50 items and 30 minutes base time.
Listen and Choose a Response, Conversation, Announcement, and Academic Talk tasks; about 47 items and 29 minutes base time.
Build a Sentence, Write an Email, and Write for an Academic Discussion; about 12 items and 23 minutes base time.
Listen and Repeat plus Take an Interview tasks; about 11 items and 8 minutes base time.
Section breakdowns
Scoring / criteria / results
ETS says the updated TOEFL iBT reports four section scores and an overall score on a 1-6 scale. During the transition period after January 2026, ETS also provides comparable overall score information on the 0-120 scale.
Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking each receive scores on the updated scale.
The overall score is based on the average of the four section scores and rounded according to ETS guidance.
ETS describes a two-year transition period with comparable overall 0-120 score information.
Score use, acceptance, and transition policies should be checked with ETS and receiving institutions.
EduZMS workflow
EduZMS can support TOEFL preparation with diagnostic mock tasks, academic reading/listening analysis, and AI-supported writing and speaking feedback aligned to the updated section design.
Short section samples can identify whether the learner needs vocabulary, listening processing, writing control, or speaking fluency work.
Email and academic discussion practice can be reviewed for task completion, clarity, support, organisation, grammar, and vocabulary.
Recorded responses can support pronunciation, fluency, delivery, and content coaching.
Results can route learners into academic reading, listening, written response, and spoken interaction pathways.
Use ETS for registration, official test content, scoring, score reporting, and current policy details.
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