The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an international exam that assesses the perception and use of the English language for admission to English-speaking universities at the undergraduate or graduate level.

It is administered via computer and consists of the following sections:

Reading Comprehension (Reading)
Listening Comprehension (Listening)
Speaking
Writing
The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) lasts approximately 4½ hours. The examination is conducted via computer 30-40 times each year at test centers around the world.

The TOEFL iBT Test has a new format for the Speaking section, which includes independent and integrated questions. (Throughout the entire test, test-takers are allowed to take notes.)

The Listening section includes questions that assess comprehension of behavior, degree of certainty, and the purpose of oral passages.

The Reading section includes, among other things, questions that require test-takers to categorize information and complete a chart or summary.

Finally, the Writing section requires typing on a computer. There is one independent and one integrated task. However, grammar is assessed indirectly through questions and exercises in each individual section of the overall examination.