- Purpose of Test: Assess the English language proficiency of non-native speakers who plan to study or work in English-speaking environments
- Test Contents: Listening – Speaking – Reading – Writing
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Format: Paper-based or Computer-based
1. Overview of TOEFL
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an English-language proficiency test developed by ETS (Educational Testing Service). It comprehensively assess a test taker’s ability to use English across four key skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing – in academic settings and international contexts.
Recognized as a gateway to leading universities, TOEFL also serves as a language passport for individuals aspiring to study, work, or settle in English-speaking countries – especially the United States.
2. Các bài thi TOEFL
Currently, ETS offers two main TOEFL test:
2.1. TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test)
TOEFL iBT is the internationally recognized standard for measuring academic English proficiency. It is accepted by universities and institutions worldwide.
- Test format: Computer-based, either at a TOEFL test center or from home (TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
- Test duration: Approximately 2 hours
- Test content: Listening – Speaking – Reading – Writing
- Test frequency: More than 170 times/year.
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 24/7, four days a week
TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and institutions in over 160 countries. You can search for institutions that accept the TOEFL iBT here: https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/destinations-search.html
2.2. TOEFL Essentials
TOEFL Essentials is designed to assess English proficiency in both academic and everyday life contexts.
- Test format: Taken at home using the same platform as TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Test duration: Approximately 90 minutes
- Test content: Listening – Reading – Speaking – Writing, with shorter Reading and Listening tasks that focus more on everyday English
TOEFL Essentials is accepted by over 500 universities and institutions worldwide. You can check the list of accepting institutions here: https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/essentials/scores/score-acceptance.html
3. TOEFL iBT Test Structure
TOEFL iBT has 4 sections:
Section | Estimated Timing | Questions/Tasks | Description |
Reading | 35 minutes | 20 questions | Read passages and respond to questions. |
Listening | 36 minutes | 28 questions | Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions. |
Speaking | 16 minutes | 4 tasks | Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and heard. |
Writing | 29 minutes | 2 tasks | Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your response.
State and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion. |
4. TOEFL iBT Score
You’ll receive four scaled section scores and a total score.
- Each section has a score range of 0–30.
- These are added together for a total score of 0–120.
Section | Score | Level |
Reading | 24 – 30 | Advanced |
18 – 23 | High-Intermediate | |
4 – 17 | Low-Intermediate | |
0 – 3 | Below Low-Intermediate | |
Listening | 25 – 30 | Advanced |
17 – 21 | High-Intermediate | |
9 – 16 | Low-Intermediate | |
0 – 8 | Below Low-Intermediate | |
Speaking | 22 – 30 | Advanced |
20 – 24 | High-Intermediate | |
16 – 19 | Low-Intermediate | |
10 – 15 | Basic | |
0 – 9 | Below-Basic | |
Writing | 24 – 30 | Advanced |
17 – 23 | High-Intermediate | |
13 – 16 | Low-Intermediate | |
7 – 12 | Basic | |
0 – 6 | Below-Basic |
5. TOEFL iBT Fee
TOEFL iBT Fee in Vietnam:
TOEFL iBT Test Registration Fee | 200 USD (5.000.000 VND*)
Note: Includes free score reports to 4 institutions |
Express registration fee (within 7 days of the test date) | 49 USD (1.225.000 VND*) |
Rescheduling fee | 69 USD (1.725.000 VND*) |
Additional score reports fee (per institution or agency) | 29 USD (725.000 VND*) |
Speaking or Writing Section score review fee | 80 USD (2.000.000 VND*) |
* Exchange rate: 1 USD = 25,000 VND
6. TOEFL iBT Test Dates in Vietnam:
TOEFL iBT tests are regularly held in major cities across Vietnam:
- Northern Region: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen
- Central Region: Da Nang, Hue
- Southern Region: Ho Chi Minh City, Lam Dong, Dong Nai
To view the full test calendar and select your preferred date, please visit:
👉 https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/register.html
7. Other information
- Score validity: 2 years
- Registration method: Online / EduMatch Supports
- Payment methods: Debit/Credit Card, UPI
- Retake policy: You may register for the next available test date
- Score delivery time: Approximately 4 – 8 business days
- Official website: https://www.ets.org/toefl.html
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