What Is the LOCAL TOEFL PBT Test?
The L-TOEFL PBT Test is a paper-based test that measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write English while performing academic tasks.
Local TOEFL (L-TOEFL) is a paper based test, evaluate skills in 3 sections, plus TWE (Test of written English).
What Is the TWE® Test?
The TWE Test is a 30-minute writing test required of everyone who takes the L-TOEFL PBT test. You will be asked to write a short essay on one topic from your TWE test book to show your ability to:
- generate and organize ideas
- support ideas in writing with examples or evidence
- use standard written English formats
Content and Structure
The L-TOEFL® Paper-based Test (PBT) takes about three and one-half hours to complete. There is also a 30-minute writing test, called the TWE® test (Test of Written English™), which is required of everyone who takes the paper-based test. The total time to take both tests will be about four hours.
As you can see in the table below, the L-TOEFL PBT test has three sections plus the TWE writing test, all of which are mandatory. At least one question in each section must be answered and one essay must be written to earn a score.
| Test | Section | Description | Time Limit | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-TOEFL PBT | Listening Comprehension | Measures the ability to understand spoken English | 30-40 minutes | 50 |
| L-TOEFL PBT | Structure and Written Expression | Measures the ability to recognize language appropriate for standard written English | 25 minutes | 40 |
| L-TOEFL PBT | Reading Comprehension | Measures the ability to understand non-technical reading material | 55 minutes | 50 |
| TWE | Test of Written English | Measures the ability to write in English | 30 minutes | 1 topic |
On the Test Day
What to Bring on Test Day
You must bring the following documents, information and supplies with you on test day:
1. A valid ID with your name, signature and photograph. The name on the document(s) must be the same name you used when you registered. ID will be checked before you are admitted.
3. Your signed Photo File Record, with a recent recognizable photo.
4. Three or four sharpened No. 2 or HB pencils and an eraser. Mechanical pencils are not permitted.
Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before the specified start time. If you are late, you may not get in and could lose your test fee.
Acceptable Primary Identification Documents
You must have acceptable and valid identification with your name, a recent and recognizable photo and signature to be admitted to a test center.
