TOEFL 2026 Exam Pattern
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TOEFL 2026 Exam Pattern
TOEFL iBT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Task types | Base items | Approx. base time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Complete the Words; Read in Daily Life; Read an Academic Passage | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Listening | Choose a Response; Conversation; Announcement; Academic Talk | 47 | 29 minutes |
| Writing | Build a Sentence; Email; Academic Discussion | 12 | 23 minutes |
| Speaking | Listen and Repeat; Interview | 11 | 8 minutes |
The base blueprint contains 120 items and 83–89 minutes of base test time. Because Reading and Listening are adaptive, actual test time and item counts can vary.
Scoring
From January 21, 2026, each section and the overall score uses a 1–6 scale in half-point increments. The overall score is the average of the four section scores rounded to the nearest half band.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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