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Introduction to English Proficiency Test

TOEFL ITP

The TOEFL ITP test is similar to the TOEFL IBT test. The ITP tests three of the four language
skill areas. It tests reading, listening, and structure and written expression. The TOEFL ITP
assessment series is designed as a placement and tracking tools for learners already in high
schools, universities, and colleges. This makes it different from TOEFL IBT as this is used to
gain entry to university and college.

There are 2 levels for the exam. Level 1 is for intermediate and advanced, and level 2 is for high
beginner to intermediate. The amount of time you have to complete the whole test depends on
which level you take. All the questions in both levels are multiple choice, so you will have to
complete a scorecard for each paper. Be careful when doing this! The minimum score to pass
level 1 is 310/677 and for level 2 it is 200/500.

What’s in the test?

Reading Section

The reading comprehension paper was created to measure your ability to read and understand
academic materials.

  Level 1 Level 2

Time 55 minutes 31 minutes

Number of questions 50 40

Score range 31-67 20-50

Listening Section

The listening comprehension paper aims to measure your ability to understand spoken English as
it is used in a university or college.
   Level 1 Level 2

Time 35 minutes 22 minutes

Number of questions 50 30

Score range 31-68 20-50

Structure and Written Expression

This paper aims to test your ability to identify selected structural and grammatical points in
standard written English.

  Level 1 Level 2

Time 25 minutes 17 minutes

Number of questions 40 25

Score range 31-68 20-50

What topics might be covered? 

The topics covered in these tests cover three areas – academic topics, campus-life topics, and
general topics. 

Here are some examples of what comes under each one.

Academic topics.

Arts – crafts, theatre, dance, architecture etc

Humanities – history, law, political science etc

Life Sciences – biology, ecology, genetic, health sciences etc

Physical Sciences – geology, Earth sciences, engineering, energy, oceanography etc

Social Sciences – sociology, education, geography, business management etc

Campus-life topics.

Classes – schedules, assignments,library preferences etc

Campus administration – registration, policies etc

Campus activities – clubs, social events, committees. 

General topics

 Business – management, offices, law, official documents

 Environment – weather, nature, climate, environment
 Food – food types, restaurants
 language and communication – email, mail, telephone use, leaving messages, requests for
information
 Media – TV, newspapers, internet
 Objects – descriptions of objects, equipment
 Personal – family members, friends, health, emotions, physical characteristics, daily
routines
 planning and time management – future events, invitations, personal; schedules
 Purchases – clothing, shopping, banking,money
 Recreation – sports, games, concerts etc
 Transportation – travel, driving, parking etc
 Workplace – applying for a job, work schedules, on-campus employment

Where can I start studying?

Registering, picking an exam date, setting a score goal, making a study plan, getting good quality
materials, and off you go. It’s that simple right? Many things in that list aren’t difficult but they
are time consuming.