How Long Is the TOEFL Test?

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It can be almost as tricky to figure out how to make sure you get to all the TOEFL questions as it is to figure out how to answer them. As such, many test takers worry about the TOEFL test time. But how long is the TOEFL test? Answer: about four hours for the TOEFL iBT, and three for the paper-delivered TOEFL. As you can see, the TOEFL certainly isn’t short—but it doesn’t have to be endless, either.

In this guide, we go over the length of the TOEFL iBT, the revised Paper-delivered Test, and all of their sections. We also give you four tips on how to deal with the TOEFL test time so that you can beat exhaustion on test day.

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9 Tips to Improve Your TOEFL Test Experience

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TOEFL test day can be as exciting as it is terrifying. But as long as you’re confident and prepared, you’ll have a great TOEFL test experience.

In this guide, we go over what to expect on TOEFL test day—specifically, what kinds of procedures you’ll need to follow before, during, and after the test. After, we look at examples of real test-day experiences and give you nine tips for ensuring you have a smooth TOEFL experience.

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Is the TOEFL Hard? 7 Difficult Features of the Exam

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If English isn’t your first language and you want to attend an English-speaking university or grad program, you’ll probably need to submit TOEFL scores. If that’s the case, you might have a lot of questions: Is the TOEFL hard? Should you study? What should you be most prepared for?

We’re here to explain exactly how hard the TOEFL is, which parts of the exam you need to look out for, and (good news!) why the test may not be so difficult for you after all! We end the guide with tips and practice materials to help you be your most prepared and confident self on test day.

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