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ETS launched a redesigned TOEFL iBT starting January 21, 2026, including new task types, multistage adaptive Reading + Listening, and a new 1–6 score scale aligned to CEFR.
What changed in 2026 (quick comparison chart)
| Area | Before Jan 21, 2026 | On/After Jan 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring | Total score reported on 0–120 (with section scores on 0–30) | 1–6 scale in 0.5 increments; overall score = average of 4 sections (rounded to nearest half band). For 2 years, ETS also shows a comparable 0–120 overall score. |
| Test design | Fixed-form sections (traditional iBT tasks) | Multistage adaptive in Reading + Listening (test adjusts based on performance). |
| Reading | 2 passages, ~700 words each, 10 questions per passage; ~35 min | New task mix (includes short, real-life and academic texts) with up to 50 items; base time ~30 min (can vary). |
| Listening | 3 lectures + 2 conversations; ~36 min | New task mix with up to 47 items; base time ~29 min (can vary). |
| Writing | 2 tasks (Integrated + Academic Discussion), ~29 min | 3 task types, 12 items, base time ~23 min (can vary). |
| Speaking | 4 tasks, ~16 min | 2 task types, 11 items, base time ~8 min (can vary). |
| Content | Primarily academic lecture/text focus | More “modern, equitable”/relatable topics alongside academic contexts (to reduce cultural bias). |
New TOEFL iBT structure (2026): how each section is constructed
ETS notes the test is adaptive, so time and number of items can vary, but the table below shows the official base structure.
| Section | Task types (2026) | Max items | Approx. base time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, Read an Academic Passage | 50 | 30 min |
| Listening | Listen and Choose a Response, Listen to a Conversation, Listen to an Announcement, Listen to an Academic Talk | 47 | 29 min |
| Writing | Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Write for an Academic Discussion | 12 | 23 min |
| Speaking | Listen and Repeat, Take an Interview (also described as “Virtual Interview”) | 11 | 8 min |
We have plans of two different lengths to meet your needs:
Section-by-section breakdown (2026)
1) Reading (2026)
What it includes
Complete the Words: complete 10 words in a short paragraph (fill missing letters).
Read in Daily Life: short 15–150 word text (can be sign / social post / ad, etc.) with up to 3 questions.
Read an Academic Passage: ~200-word expository academic text with up to 5 questions.
How it’s delivered (adaptive modules)
Practice materials show Module 1 → Module 2, and you cannot return to Module 1 after starting Module 2.
ETS also states Reading is part of the new multistage adaptive design.
2) Listening (2026)
What it includes
Listen and Choose a Response: short everyday dialogues + a spoken question/statement; choose the best response. (The prompt is heard, not read.)
Listen to a Conversation: short everyday conversation; answer 2 questions.
Listen to an Announcement: academic-context announcement (e.g., classroom/event).
Listen to an Academic Talk: short 100–250 word academic talk; answer 4 questions.
Navigation rules you should expect
Practice materials emphasize you cannot go back to previous listening questions.
Listening is also part of the new multistage adaptive design.
3) Writing (2026)
What it includes
Build a Sentence: reorder words/phrases to form a grammatical sentence or question (you’re not writing an opinion essay here).
Write an Email: read an email (academic or social setting) and respond; ETS notes you have 7 minutes total to read + respond.
Write for an Academic Discussion: contribute to a classroom-style discussion; ETS recommends 100+ words, and you have 10 minutes.
Built-in tools
ETS materials indicate some writing tasks include a word count, and no writing task includes spell-check.
4) Speaking (2026)
What it includes
Listen and Repeat: listen to a short utterance and repeat it; responses are timed.
Take an Interview / Virtual Interview: answer spoken prompts from an interviewer.
Scoring and score reporting (2026)
Starting Jan 21, 2026, TOEFL reports section scores (1–6) and an overall score that is the average of the four sections (rounded to nearest 0.5).
For a two-year transition, ETS also provides a comparable 0–120 overall score on score reports.
ETS indicates scores are available in your ETS account about 3 days after your test date.
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