From 21 January 2026, TOEFL iBT uses adaptive Reading and Listening, new task types across all four sections, and a 1–6 score scale in half-band increments. The test takes about two hours including directions. ETS also reports a comparable 0–120 overall score during the transition through January 2028.
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From 21 January 2026, TOEFL iBT uses adaptive Reading and Listening, new task types across all four sections, and a 1–6 score scale in half-band increments. The test takes about two hours including directions. ETS also reports a comparable 0–120 overall score during the transition through January 2028.
From 21 January 2026, Reading and Listening are adaptive, Speaking uses Listen and Repeat plus Take an Interview, Writing uses Sentence, Email, and Academic Discussion tasks, and scores use a 1–6 scale. Total testing time is about two hours including directions.
TOEFL now reports section and overall scores from 1 to 6 in half-band increments. ETS also reports a comparable 0–120 overall score through January 2028.
Check the current requirement for each institution, programme, and intake. ETS provides transition guidance, but the receiving organisation controls acceptance and section minimums.
Focus on the same four skills (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) but prioritize the updated task types. Practice in adaptive formats and use AI-powered tools like English AIdol updated for the 2026 format.