TOEFL®

The "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL®) is the most internationally recognized language test for English as a foreign language and is now required by over 6000 universities and companies worldwide as proof of language ability.

The TOEFL® has also been offered at Leibniz Universität Hanover since 2007 as an internet-based test (iBT).

The Leibniz Language Centre is currently one of the largest TOEFL® iBT test centers in Germany.

The total examination time is about 3.5 hours, which is divided into four test parts plus check-in:

Identity check (about 30 minutes)
Reading comprehension (54-70 minutes)
Listening comprehension (60-90 minutes)
Speaking (20 minutes)
Writing (50 minutes

Where can I take the language exam? How do I register for the TOEFL®? What are the test fees? How do I cancel the TOEFL® test?

FAQ

Sometimes the DAAD Language Certificate is sufficient for an internship abroad or an application for a scholarship.

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COSTS AND REGISTRATION FOR THE TEST, INSTITUTION CODES

Currently the fee for the examination is $ 255 (as of 07/20).

TOEFL® registration is not conducted at the Leibniz Language Centre, but directly with the test provider ETS.

Relevant institution codes for the study location Hanover:

Leibniz Universität Hanover: 7122 (Contact: Registration Office Leibniz Universität Hanover)

Important note: Please use only the department code "99" for the electronic submission of TOEFL® iBT scores to Leibniz Universität Hanover
University of Applied Science and Arts Hanover: 7980 (Contact: Student Administration of Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts)

WE OFFER THE TOEFL® ON ABOUT 20 DATES PER CALENDAR YEAR

Current test dates

Directions to the test rooms

FURTHER INFORMATION

Exercise materials for self-study are available in stores. If you just want to get familiar with the format of the exam, literature in libraries may already help you.

Material from ETS for download (with costs)

Some "Sample Questions"

TOEFL® preparation courses

More information

COMPARISON OF IELTS AND TOEFL®

Similarities
Both test systems evaluate academic English language skills.
Both test systems can serve as proof of language proficiency for studies in English-speaking countries or also for English-language degree programmes at German universities.
Both tests can be repeated as often as desired.
The certificate is valid for two years.
Both language tests consist of the four subtests Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking.
Differences
IELTS
Fee: € 233.00 (as of July 2020)
Examination duration: approx. 3 hours
Form of examination: handwritten/paper-based
Speaking: personal interview with an examiner, 11 to 15 minutes
Reading: duration approx. 60 minutes, 3 sections, 40 questions
Listening: duration 30 (+10) minutes, 4 sections, 40 questions
Writing: Duration 60 minutes, 2 essays (150 and 250 words)
Scoring: 0 to 9 points
TOEFL®
Fee: $255.00 (as of July 2020)
Exam duration: approximately 3.5 hours
Form of examination: online/computer-based
Speaking: 20 minutes
Reading: 54 to 70 minutes
Listening: 60 to 90 minutes
Writing: duration 50 minutes
Scoring: maximum 120 points