The new TOEFL iBT 2026 The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEF) is an internationally recognized official exam that assesses non-native speakers' ability to understand and use English in an academic and university setting. It is administered by ETS and accepted by thousands of universities, academic institutions, government agencies, and international programs worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The exam TOEFL iBT 2026 It is valid for admission processes to undergraduate, master's and postgraduate programs, Erasmus programs, visa applications and official accreditation of English level in academic and professional contexts.
The exam is divided into four sections that assess the main linguistic skills in academic English.
Reading
Duration: 35 minutes · Number of questions: 20 (based on two passages).
The texts of Reading They are drawn from academic materials similar to those used at the university and cover various areas of knowledge. Assessment includes overall and detailed text comprehension, vocabulary in context, inferential skills, text structure, and the relationship between ideas.
Listening
Duration: 36 minutes · Number of questions: 28.
The section of Listening It includes recordings of university lectures and academic conversations. Assessment is based on understanding main ideas and details, organizing information, and the speaker's intention and attitude within an academic context.
Speaking
Duration: 16 minutes · Number of tasks: 4.
The tasks of Speaking These tests assess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English. They include direct questions and integrated tasks based on reading and listening. Coherence of speech, appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar, and the ability to convey ideas accurately are all evaluated. Responses are recorded and assessed by expert examiners.
Writing
Duration: 29 minutes · Number of tasks: 2
The section of Writing It includes an integrated task, combining reading and listening, and an academic discussion task, in which the candidate must express and justify their opinion in a university setting. Clarity of message, organization of ideas, and command of written English are assessed.
Scores
Each section is graded on a scale of 1 to 6, which reflects the candidate's level of proficiency in academic English.
- Reading: 1–6
- Listening: 1–6
- Speaking: 1–6
- Writing: 1–6
