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    Test of English as a Foreign Language
    (TOEFL)

    TOEFL Test Preparation for Indian Students: Your Complete Guide to Scoring High

    The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is one of the most widely accepted English proficiency exams, designed for students and professionals aiming to study, work, or migrate to the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK, and other English-speaking countries. TOEFL scores play a crucial role in university admissions, work visas, and scholarship applications.
    A high TOEFL score boosts your chances of securing admission to top global universities and improving your career prospects. At Akbar Study Abroad, we offer expert TOEFL coaching with personalized strategies, practice tests, and professional guidance to help Indian students achieve their target scores.

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    Why TOEFL is Important for Indian Students?

    1. Globally Recognized
    ✅Accepted by over 11,000 universities in 150+ countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, ✅Australia, and New Zealand. ✅Required for student visas and work permits in various countries.

    2. Preferred for US & Canadian Universities

    ✅Most US & Canadian universities prefer TOEFL over IELTS. ✅Some institutions waive TOEFL if students achieve a certain score.

    3. 100% Computer-Based Test

    ✅Conducted fully online, ensuring fair and unbiased scoring.
    ✅Faster results (within 6 days of the test date).

    4. Easier for Indian Students

    ✅More academic-focused English, making it suitable for students planning higher education abroad.
    ✅TOEFL does not have a separate grammar section, unlike other English tests.

    Types of TOEFL Exams

    TOEFL Test Type

    Purpose

    Who Should Take It?

    TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test)

    University admissions

    Students applying for UG, PG, and research programs

    TOEFL Essentials

    Alternative, shorter


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    Students applying for less competitive universities

    TOEFL ITP (Institutional Test)

    Internal assessment

    Non-official exam for institutions

    TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT)

    Limited availability

    Only in areas without internet access

    TOEFL Exam Format & Sections

    The TOEFL iBT test assesses all four English language skills—Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.

    Section

    Duration

    Description

    Reading

    35 minutes

    20 questions based on academic passages

    Listening

    36 minutes

    28 questions based on lectures & conversations

    Speaking

    16 minutes

    4 tasks (express opinions, summarize, and discuss topics)

    Writing

    29 minutes

    2 tasks – Integrated & Independent essays

    TOEFL Scoring System

    Score Range

    Proficiency Level

    110 – 120

    Expert

    90 – 109

    Very Good

    70 – 89

    Good

    50 – 69

    Competent

    30 – 49

    Modest

    Most universities require: 80 – 100 TOEFL scores.

    Top universities like Harvard, MIT, Stanford require: 100+.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    It depends on your English proficiency, but 4-6 weeks of dedicated preparation is recommended.

    There is no limit on attempts, but you must wait 12 days between retakes.

    TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.

    Yes, but professional coaching helps you achieve a higher score in less time with expert strategies.

    You can register through ETS TOEFL’s official website. For guidance, contact Akbar Study Abroad!

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