The TOEFL ITP Test

 

TOEFL ITP TEST

The TOEFL ITP® tests use academic and social content to evaluate the English-language proficiency of nonnative English speakers, giving you confidence in your students' ability in a real-world academic setting.

                                                              

TOEFL ITP Level 1 and 2 Tests

Available in paper or digital format and comprised of multiple-choice questions, the TOEFL ITP Level 1 and Level 2 tests evaluate skills in Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, and Reading Comprehension.

 

Level 1 (Intermediate to Advanced)

Level 2 (High Beginner to Intermediate)

Speaking

The TOEFL ITP Speaking test1 evaluates the skills needed to speak English in everyday situations, as well as some basic campus and academic settings — making it an ideal way for in-country institutions to measure a students’ capabilities. It consists of one read aloud task, two independent speaking tasks and one integrated speaking task.

• Testing time: Approximately 15 minutes

• Number of tasks: Four

• Score range: 31–68

 

Prepare for the TOEFL ITP Tests

ECTS - ETS offers a variety of practice materials to help your students prepare for the TOEFL ITP® tests.

TOEFL ITP Scoring

How the tests are scored

The TOEFL ITP® Level 1 and Level 2 section scores are determined by the number of correct answers, which is converted to a scaled score. The score report provides scaled scores for the Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, and Reading Comprehension sections.

The TOEFL ITP Speaking test scores are determined by the responses to the task prompts. Responses are scored using AI technology, which allows for immediate score reporting.

 

Detailed score reports

Detailed and comprehensive, TOEFL ITP score reports highlight what students have accomplished as English-language learners and where they are ready to improve.

Score reports are provided by the local ETS Preferred Network offices and include:

• individual information for your program to distribute to students

• institutional information and a score roster for internal use only

• total scores and section scores

Score validity

TOEFL ITP score reports are valid for 2 years. Because language proficiency can change considerably in a relatively short period of time, scores more than 2 years old cannot be reported or verified.

The TOEFL ITP® Plus for China solution is no longer being administered. Score reports for all tests taken will be valid for 2 years from the date the test was taken.

 

Interpreting scores

TOEFL ITP Level 1 and Level 2 test scores

 

To help you interpret TOEFL ITP Level 1 and Level 2 test scores, ETS has conducted several studies, including a score mapping study to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), a score descriptor study and a reliability study.

 

CEFR mapping study

Results of the CEFR mapping provide the minimum TOEFL ITP section scores for four of the levels defined in the CEFR (A2, B1, B2 and C1).

For more information, download Mapping TOEFL ITP Scores to the Common European Framework of Reference (PDF).

 

Score descriptors

As reported in the study Facilitating the interpretation of English language proficiency scores: Combining scale anchoring and test score mapping methodologies, ETS developed score descriptors to help score users interpret TOEFL ITP test scores and to provide a better understanding of students' English-language proficiency.

• Download TOEFL ITP Level 1 Score Descriptors (PDF)

• Download TOEFL ITP Level 2 Score Descriptors (PDF)

Reliability study

Reliability is an important criterion to measure the quality of an assessment product. Tests with high reliability yield consistent scores across different test forms. Download the TOEFL ITP Reliability Table (PDF) for TOEFL ITP Level 1 and Level 2 tests.

 

TOEFL ITP Speaking Test

 

Mapping study

To help you interpret TOEFL ITP Speaking scores, ETS conducted a score mapping study to the levels of the CEFR and developed score descriptors.

Score descriptors

TOEFL ITP Speaking Test Score Descriptors (PDF) are based on CEFR descriptors at the given levels of proficiency and language from the rubrics used to score the TOEFL ITP Speaking pilot test. These rubrics informed the AI scoring for the TOEFL ITP Speaking Test.

 

Test and score data summaries

TOEFL ITP Test and Score Data Summaries contain data on the performance of examinees who took the test between January and December of a calendar year.

Download 2021 Test and Score Data Summary for the TOEFL ITP® Test (PDF)

Resources

The TOEFL ITP® program offers valuable resources and tools to assist with teaching and help students in their English-language learning.

 

TOEFL ITP Professional Development Workshop

 

The TOEFL ITP Professional Development Workshop highlights the language skills measured on the TOEFL ITP test that are needed for students to thrive in English-speaking academic settings. 

The workshop provides an in-depth look at all the sections of the TOEFL ITP test, as well as ideas for classroom activities designed to motivate learners and help them improve their language skills. In addition, workshop participants will consider a variety of instructional approaches, reflect on students’ progress in developing their English skills, and learn how to monitor student progress and provide students with feedback.

The workshop is offered in both in-person and virtual formats. For more information, contact your local ETS Preferred Network Office.