TOEFL ITP® Test

FAQ

What is the TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series?

The TOEFL ITP_® Assessment Series offers colleges and universities, English-language programs and other organizations the opportunity to administer a convenient, affordable and reliable English-language assessment. The tests measure English proficiency at high beginning to advanced levels.

The tests use academic content to evaluate nonnative speakers’ skills in:

Listening Comprehension
Structure and Written Expression
Reading Comprehension

Who uses the TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series?

Some 2,500 institutions in 47 countries administer 600,000 TOEFL ITP_® tests annually, including:

Colleges and universities
Secondary schools
English-language programs
Governments
Agencies

What skills does the TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series measure?

The TOEFL ITP_® assessments are composed of three sections. Each section measures a different skill:

Listening Comprehension measures the ability to understand spoken English as it is used in colleges and universities
Structure and Written Expression measures recognition of selected structural and grammatical points in standard written English
Reading Comprehension measures the ability to read and understand academic reading material

What is the format of the tests?

TOEFL_® ITP tests are paper-based, multiple-choice tests. Students answer questions by filling out an answer sheet. TOEFL ITP_® tests are administered on two levels:

Level 1 (intermediate to advanced) consists of three sections: Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression and Reading Comprehension
Level 2 (high beginning to intermediate) consists of three similar sections, plus vocabulary is added to the Reading section

Will I fail the TOEFL ITP® tests?

TOEFL ITP_® measures the test taker’s English ability. There is no pass/fail. Test taker who scores more than 460 points will be issued a score report and a certificate.

How long are TOEFL ITP® scores valid?

TOEFL ITP_® scores are valid for two years. Because language proficiency can change considerably in a relatively short period of time, scores more than two years old cannot be reported or verified. If a test taker took the TOEFL ITP_® test more than two years ago and needs to submit scores to an agency or institution, he or she must take the test again to have scores reported.