The new TOEFL is designed to adapt to students with varying skill levels. The sections of Reading and Listen are adaptive in stages (multistage adaptive), created to accurately and efficiently measure the candidate's language level. Performance in the first part from one section is used to select the content of the second part, so that the difficulty of the tasks matches the examinee's level. Adapting the content to the candidate's level improves the accuracy of the results with less administration time.
Safety during the exam is ensured through a combination of trained human supervisors and artificial intelligence (AI). AI technology monitors the candidate's computer activity and settings, sending alerts to supervisors for any unusual behavior or changes in the room's conditions. Furthermore, various security measures are implemented before and after the test to minimize content exposure and detect potential violations.
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
