{"id":5832,"date":"2014-06-04T10:33:53","date_gmt":"2014-06-04T10:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.portalgestor.es\/?page_id=5832"},"modified":"2026-09-01T12:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T10:51:00","slug":"acerca-del-toefl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gmatbarcelona.com\/en\/toefl\/about-toefl","title":{"rendered":"About the TOEFL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 submenupaginas nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"  style='background-color: #f5f5f5;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:43px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:0px;margin-top: 85px;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last botonesheadersubnav 1_1\"  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a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #cc2a25;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 .pagination a.inactive:hover, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-2 .fusion-filters 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fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>The new <strong>TOEFL iBT 2026<\/strong> The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEF) is an internationally recognized official exam that assesses non-native speakers&#039; 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.<\/p>\n<p>The exam <strong>TOEFL iBT 2026<\/strong> It is valid for admission processes to undergraduate, master&#039;s and postgraduate programs, Erasmus programs, visa applications and official accreditation of English level in academic and professional contexts.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is divided into four sections that assess the main linguistic skills in academic English.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Reading<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 35 minutes \u00b7 Number of questions: 20 (based on two passages).<\/p>\n<p>The texts of <strong>Reading<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Listening<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 36 minutes \u00b7 Number of questions: 28.<\/p>\n<p>The section of <strong>Listening<\/strong> It includes recordings of university lectures and academic conversations. Assessment is based on understanding main ideas and details, organizing information, and the speaker&#039;s intention and attitude within an academic context.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Speaking<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 16 minutes \u00b7 Number of tasks: 4.<\/p>\n<p>The tasks of <strong>Speaking<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Writing<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 29 minutes \u00b7 Number of tasks: 2<\/p>\n<p>The section of <strong>Writing<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Scores<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>Each section is graded on a scale of<strong> 1 to 6,<\/strong> which reflects the candidate&#039;s level of proficiency in academic English.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -9px; margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<li>Reading: 1\u20136<\/li>\n<li>Listening: 1\u20136<\/li>\n<li>Speaking: 1\u20136<\/li>\n<li>Writing: 1\u20136<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #36746f!important; border: 1px dashed #0000005c; padding: 9px; background-color: #fafafa;\"><img class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 6px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2719%27%20height%3D%2719%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2019%2019%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2719%27%20height%3D%27319%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.gmatbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/file-earmark-text.svg\" alt=\"Document\" width=\"19\" height=\"19\" \/><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link colorrojo\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.estructuratoefl\" href=\"#\">Exam structure and timing<\/a><\/b> <div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 estructuratoefl\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-1 .modal-header, .modal-1 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Exam structure and timing<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272174%27%20height%3D%27864%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202174%20864%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272174%27%20height%3D%273864%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.gmatbarcelona.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/estructura.png\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-weight: 800; 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