The TOEFL iBT is a high-stakes exam specifically designed to assess and certify English language proficiency in academic and professional contexts.
It is intended for individuals seeking admission to undergraduate or postgraduate programs in Greece or abroad, as well as for those aiming to enhance their professional prospects internationally.
As of January 21, 2026, the TOEFL iBT is offered in an updated format, with emphasis on both optimizing assessment quality and improving the candidate experience. The Reading and Listening sections are designed to adapt in real time to multiple levels of difficulty (multistage adaptive), aligned with each test taker’s performance. In addition, by leveraging modern technologies, candidates have the option to take the test either at authorized test centers or remotely, from their own location. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) contributes to safeguarding exam integrity and effectively supporting the proctoring process. The total test duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes, and results are released within just 72 hours.
The TOEFL iBT belongs to the TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language) family of assessments - the most widely recognized and accepted English language certification exams for admission to educational institutions in Greece and worldwide. The Hellenic American Union is an official TOEFL iBT test center in Athens and Thessaloniki, and offers all tests within the TOEFL® family in Greece.
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Test Section |
Task type |
Number of items |
Approx. Base Time |
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Reading |
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50 |
30 |
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Listening |
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47 |
29 |
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Writing |
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12 |
23 |
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Speaking |
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11 |
8 |
For detailed information about the types of tasks in each section of the updated TOEFL iBT format, read more here.
The TOEFL iBT is offered via computer in two ways: either at authorized test centers (TOEFL iBT Test), or from the candidate’s location with real-time remote proctoring (TOEFL iBT Home Edition). For more detailed information about the exam formats, as well as general information about the TOEFL iBT, you can visit the official TOEFL iBT website and the Information Bulletin respectively.
To register for the exam, you can do so through the official ETS® website.
As of January 21, 2026, the scoring system for the TOEFL iBT is changing. Each of the 4 sections of the test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) is scored on a 1-6 scale, while the overall score is calculated as the average of the 4 individual section scores.
The table below illustrates the equivalence between the 1-6 band level scale and the 1-30 score scale for each section. The total score is derived from the sum of the 4 individual section scores and is then converted to the 1-6 scale.
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Total and section scores |
Reading |
Listening |
Speaking |
Writing |
Total |
| 6 | 29-30 | 28-20 | 28-30 | 29-30 | 114+ |
| 5.5 | 27-28 | 26-27 | 27 | 27-28 | 107+ |
| 5 | 24-26 | 22-25 | 25-26 | 24-26 | 95+ |
| 4.5 | 22-23 | 20-21 | 23-24 | 21-23 | 86+ |
| 4 | 18-21 | 17-19 | 20-22 | 17-20 | 72+ |
| 3.5 | 12-17 | 13-16 | 18-19 | 15-16 | 58+ |
| 3 | 6-11 | 9-12 | 16-17 | 13-14 | 44+ |
| 2.5 | 4-5 | 6-8 | 13-15 | 11-12 | 34+ |
| 2 | 3 | 4-5 | 10-12 | 7-10 | 24+ |
| 1.5 | 2 | 2-23 | 5-9 | 3-6 | 12+ |
| 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0+ |
For the alignment between the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels and the 1–6 scoring scale, please see the table below:
| CEFR Level | Reading | Listening | Writing | Speaking | Overall |
| C2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| C1 | 5-5.5 | 5-5.5 | 5-5.5 | 5-5.5 | 5-5.5` |
| B2 | 4-4.5 | 4-4.5 | 4-4.5 | 4-4.5 | 4-4.5 |
| B1 | 3-3.5 | 3-3.5 | 3-3.5 | 3-3.5 | 3-3.5 |
| A2 | 2-2.5 | 2-2.5 | 2-2.5 | 2-2.5 | 2-2.5 |
| A1 | 1-1.5 | 1-1.5 | 1-1.5 | 1-1.5 | 1-1.5 |
For detailed information regarding the changes to the scoring of the updated TOEFL iBT, you may visit the relevant website.
Rescoring
TOEFL iBT results are made available online in your account on the official ETS® website approximately 3 days after the test date. ETS® notifies candidates by email once their scores are available. Please note that the Hellenic American Union does not have access to candidates’ scores, and does not publish or retain any related records. Candidates should address any relevant inquiries directly to ETS®.
Important: At the end of the test, you have the option to submit or cancel your scores. If you change your mind after canceling your scores, you may reinstate them within sixty (60) days of your test date through your ETS® account, upon payment of the applicable fee.
For detailed information regarding TOEFL iBT scores, please refer to the Information Bulletin (pp. 11–12).
Score reports are available 1 day after the release of results through your ETS® account. The TOEFL iBT certification is valid for 2 years.
ETS® offers candidates the option to receive their score reports in printed form upon request. Printed score reports are mailed 11–15 days after the test date. Delivery times may vary depending on local postal services in each country.
ETS® can also send your official electronic score report directly to up to 4 universities or other institutions free of charge, provided that you complete the relevant details in your profile by 10:00 p.m. on your test day. For more information, please visit the official TOEFL iBT website.
Discover our available results and certificates services. Learn how you can request, among other things, the rescoring of your test, the notarization of a copy of a certificate, and the issuance of a certification of loss of a certificate.
The Hellenic American Union provides a variety of support related to examinations for all Language Centers and English teachers:
In addition, ETS® offers students and their teachers a range of preparation materials as part of comprehensive TOEFL iBT preparation:
For any further information regarding the exam, please refer to the TOEFL iBT Information Bulletin.
Where should I address my question about the procedure?
The Hellenic American Union operates exclusively as a test center for the administration of the TOEFL iBT and is not involved in the candidate registration process or in the management and release of results. For any related matter or clarification, please contact ETS® Global directly.
You may contact us by phone at +30 210 3680000, Monday to Friday, 09:00-19:00. Our team will be happy to assist you with any information or clarification you may need.
Is the TOEFL iBT offered in a non-digital, paper-based format?
The TOEFL iBT Paper Edition has not been administered since January 20, 2024. However, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition test results remain valid for up to 2 years after the test date.
How can the TOEFL iBT be used?
The TOEFL iBT can be used as proof of English proficiency by:
- Students who wish to enroll in higher education institutions in Greece or abroad.
- Students and employees applying for student or work visas.
- Candidates applying for certifications and scholarships.
- Applicants or students in English language programs, for placement or final examinations respectively.
Where is the TOEFL iBT accepted?
For more information regarding the recognition of the TOEFL iBT, please visit this page.
How can I contact ETS® about the TOEFL iBT?
You can find the contact details of ETS® on this page.
ETS® FAQs
For the most frequently asked questions by category (scores and score reports, test format, preparation, policies and procedures, payments, etc.), as compiled and answered by ETS®, please visit the official TOEFL iBT FAQs page.
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