Exam Preparation

TOEFL iBT Preparation

The benchmark English test for university admission in the United States and beyond, measuring how you'll actually use English in an academic classroom.

How the TOEFL iBT exam is structured

Four sections, completed in about 2 hours.

SectionDurationWhat it covers
Reading~30 min50 items based on academic passages
Listening~29 min47 items based on lectures and conversations
Writing~23 min12 items, including integrated and independent writing tasks
Speaking~8 min11 items covering independent and integrated speaking tasks
Scoring: sections and overall score are reported on a 1–6 scale, with the overall score being the average of all four sections rounded to the nearest half band. A comparable legacy 0–120 score is also shown during the 2026 transition period.

Your TOEFL preparation plan

A structured, personalised path from where you are now to where you need to be — built around Luminari's small-group and one-on-one teaching model.

01

Diagnostic & target setting

A full practice test to establish your current level against your target university's TOEFL requirement.

02

Academic skill building

Focused practice on academic reading and listening, plus integrated writing and speaking tasks that combine multiple skills.

03

Timed mock tests & feedback

Full-length practice under real test conditions with detailed scoring feedback before test day.

Is TOEFL right for you?

Students applying to US universities

Where TOEFL is the most widely accepted English proficiency test.

Scholarship applicants

Meeting English requirements as part of a scholarship or exchange application.

Graduate school candidates

Needing a specific section or overall score for admission.

Academic exchange candidates

Applying to semester or year-long study abroad programmes.

Ready to start your TOEFL journey?

Speak with our team about the next available cohort, current fees, and a study plan built around your timeline.

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