TOEFL iBT® Test
Your Key to International Educational Pathways
The TOEFL iBT® test is the world’s leading English test for academic purposes and is recognized by over 13,000 universities and institutions in more than 160 countries. It assesses your English proficiency in realistic college and university settings—ideal for studying abroad, scholarships, visa applications, or professional certifications.
Why TOEFL iBT®?
- Recognized by all universities in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
- Widely used in Europe and Asia (including Germany, China, Japan, and Korea)
- Three flexible test formats: at a test center, as the Home Edition, or as the Paper Edition
- All score reports include MyBest® scores—your best section scores from the past 2 years combined
Test Overview:
- Duration: less than 2 hours
- Sections:
Reading Comprehension: 30 minutes / 50 questions
Listening Comprehension: 29 minutes / 47 questions
Writing: 23 minutes / 12 tasks
Speaking: 8 minutes / 11 tasks - Score: 0–6 points per section
- CEFR Level: A2 to C2
Test Dates:
The test will be administered on the following dates in 2026 (usually at 10 a.m.):
- Friday, September 18
- Friday, October 30
- Wednesday, November 18
We have been an authorized testing center for the TOEFL iBT® test since 2022 and currently offer three test dates per semester. We look forward to receiving your application via the official ETS test website.
Registration:
Please note that you can only register through the official test website and that the number of spots is limited.
Results:
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Your results will be available in your ETS account three days after your test date (you will be notified by email).
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PDF score reports can be downloaded from your ETS account.
Additional Information:
Please note that changes were made to the TOEFL iBT test in January 2026. The current, improved TOEFL iBT test takes approximately 2 hours in total (including check-in and instructions). All sections are now shorter than in the previous version.
More information about the enhanced TOEFL iBT® test
Resources:
The following resource can help you prepare for the test and inform you about what to expect on test day:
Test Procedure:
Everything at a Glance
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us:
Language Center at the Student Services Center (Building F-S)
Sandstraße 16-18
57072 Siegen
English Department at the Language Center of the University of Siegen
Sarah Leek (English Program Coordinator)
Room: F-S 302
Phone: +49 271 / 740 3014
english@spz.uni-siegen.de
Melanie Ryan (Special-Assignment English Teacher)
Room: F-S 302
Phone: +49 271 / 740 5365
english@spz.uni-siegen.de
Come visit us on the 3rd floor—we’d be happy to help you.