The TOEFL syllabus is structured into four main sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Each section is designed to assess different language skills necessary for academic success in an English-speaking environment.
TOEFL Exam Syllabus 2025
Section | Number of Questions | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Reading | 20 questions | 35 minutes | Candidates read passages and answer questions based on comprehension. |
Listening | 28 questions | 36 minutes | Involves answering questions about lectures and conversations. |
Speaking | 4 tasks | 16 minutes | Candidates speak on familiar topics and discuss material they have read or listened to. |
Writing | 2 tasks | 29 minutes | Involves writing responses based on reading passages and listening to lectures. |
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No, a TOEFL-iBT score of 50 is likely too low for getting a seat at Carolina Uni. As per the university's admission policy, international students usually need an overall score of atleast 60, a paper-based score of 500, or a computer based score of 170 to study here.
Most UK universities accept IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE Academic. Here are the standard benchmarks for Master's programmes:
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