Should I prepare for IELTS or TOEFL exam?

The updated TOEFL iBT test will have more modern and real-life English topics. Not only old academic texts, but also things like emails, classroom talks, and college discussions. This helps students understand the test better and feel more comfortable.

Yes, the new TOEFL scoring system from 1 to 6 will be accepted by universities and colleges around the world. It follows the CEFR scale, which many schools already use. For 2 years, students will also get the old 0–120 score along with the new one.

Yes, the TOEFL iBT Home Edition will still be available after the changes. You can take the test on your own computer at home, with a live human proctor watching online. This is good for students who don't want to go to a test center.

Yes, the new TOEFL iBT 2026 will be shorter than before. It will take less time to finish, depending on how you answer the questions. The test is now adaptive, so timing and number of questions can be different for each person.

From January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT test will use a new score scale from 1 to 6, instead of 0 to 120. Each section – Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing – will get a score between 1.0 to 6.0, including half scores like 4.5 or 5.5. Your overall score will be the average of the 4 sections.