The TOEFL iBT® test in Nigeria, has 4 sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. During the test, you’ll perform tasks that combine these 4 English communication skills, such as:
- Read, listen and then speak in response to a question
- Listen and then speak in response to a question
- Read, listen and then write in response to a question
The total test takes about 3 hours to complete, but you should plan for 3½ hours, allowing 30 minutes for check in.
Section | Time Limit | Questions | Tasks |
Reading | 54–72 minutes | 30–40 questions | Read passages and respond to questions |
Listening | 41–57 minutes | 28–39 questions | Answer questions about brief lectures or classroom discussions |
Break | 10 minutes | — | — |
Speaking | 17 minutes | 4 tasks | Talk about a familiar topic and discuss material you read and listened to |
Writing | 50 minutes | 2 tasks | Read a passage, listen to a recording, type your response |