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TOEFL iBT®
Academic English for study worldwide, covering reading, listening, speaking and writing.
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TOEFL® tests
The TOEFL family assesses academic English for learners from primary school to graduate study.
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TOEFL in Egypt
Contact the office to confirm the TOEFL test you need, current sessions, fees and registration requirements. Local availability differs by test.
Before booking in Egypt
- Confirm the required TOEFL test with your institution
- Ask about current sessions and fees
- Confirm the locally available test edition
- Check registration and identification requirements
Which TOEFL test fits?
Institutions
TOEFL ITP®
Institutional assessment for learners aged 16 and over, mapped to the CEFR.
Ages 11+
TOEFL Junior®
Progress and placement testing for secondary-age learners.
Ages 8+
TOEFL Primary®
A first English assessment for young learners, useful for parents and teachers.
Explore the TOEFL tests
Accepted for academic study worldwide. Learn about the test, prepare with official ETS resources, then register by card or voucher.
What the test measures
Verify the current format and scoring on the ETS site before you prepare.
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
- Writing
Ways to pay
Card
Pay online
Register on the ETS site and pay with a credit or debit card.
Through Amideast
Buy a voucher
Buy a voucher through Amideast if you cannot pay by card. Vouchers are nonrefundable.
How to get started
- 1
Learn about the test
Review the format on the official ETS site.
- 2
Prepare
Practice with official ETS preparation resources.
- 3
Register
Book online by card or with an Amideast voucher.
TOEFL iBT®: Overview
The TOEFL iBT® test measures English proficiency in academic contexts. Test scores can support the purposes listed below, subject to each receiving institution’s requirements.
- Students to gain admission to universities worldwide
- Academic programs to evaluate applicants’ English skills
- Candidates to qualify for scholarships and certifications
- English-language learners to track their progress
- Students and professionals to support visa applications
TOEFL iBT®: Content and format
The published adaptive format assesses Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Its section durations and total test time vary by test taker. Confirm the current edition, scoring system and local delivery with the Egypt team and ETS before registering.
Reading
- Task Type
- Complete the Words; Read in Daily Life; Read an Academic Passage
- Number of Items
- 50 questions
- Time
- 30 minutes
Listening
- Task Type
- Listen and Choose a Response; Listen to a Conversation; Listen to an Announcement; Listen to an Academic Talk
- Number of Items
- 47 questions
- Time
- 29 minutes
Speaking
- Task Type
- Listen and Repeat; Take an Interview
- Number of Items
- 11 tasks
- Time
- 8 minutes
Writing
- Task Type
- Build a Sentence; Write an Email; Write for an Academic Discussion
- Number of Items
- 12 tasks
- Time
- 23 minutes
Total
- Number of Items
- 174 items
- Time
- Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
The new, shorter TOEFL iBT®
Since January 2026, ETS offers a new TOEFL iBT for study in the United States, Canada, Europe, the U.K., Australia and beyond. The Reading and Listening sections adjust in real time to your ability, and scores reach your ETS account 3 days after your test.
- Accepted by more than 13,000 institutions worldwide
- Offered in more than 200 countries
- A new 1 to 6 band score aligned with the CEFR, shown alongside the 0–120 scale
- Flexible test dates and fast score delivery
How to register
- 1
Choose your test
Compare the TOEFL tests above, or contact your local Amideast office for advice.
- 2
Book online or in person
Register through Amideast's eShop test portal, or visit any Amideast office. For TOEFL iBT, buy a discounted voucher from Amideast and register at toefl.org.
- 3
Prepare
Use official ETS practice tests and prep materials. Amideast also offers paid preparation courses: ask your local office.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
TOEIC shows employers your English in real workplace situations such as emails, meetings and teamwork. TOEFL is designed for university admission and study abroad.