OVERVIEW
The TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test) measures your ability to use and understand English in a university-level academic environment. It is accepted by over 12,000 institutions in 160+ countries including Australia, the US, UK, Canada, and more.
Score Scale:
- Each section is scored from 0 to 30.
- Total score is out of 120.
- Scores are valid for 2 years.
Test duration: around 2 hours
Test sections overview (before 21 Jan 2026)
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. |
Test centre location:
AIL Melbourne Official TOEFL test centre
- Address: Level 2, 388 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Email: toefl@ets.org
Test Day information
Please arrive at the test centre at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled test start time.
You must bring in a valid, acceptable ID. If you are not an Australian citizen, you must bring your valid passport on your test day. Certified copies, photos or expired passports cannot be accepted. If you forget to bring your passport, unfortunately, we are unable to let you sit the test or process a refund or test date transfer. Find more information about ID requirements for TOEFL iBT test here.
More information about TOEFL iBT test
Test fee – click here.
How to register or book a TOEFL iBT test – click here
Official TOEFL iBT Test preparation resources – click here
Test cancellation, refund or reschedule
Please email toefl@ets.org or visit here for more information and assistance.