The PBT TOEFL test comprises three sections plus a 30-minute writing test (the Test of Written English).
| Listening comprehension | 50 questions | 30-40 minutes |
| Structure and written expression | 40 questions | 25 minutes |
| Reading comprehension | 50 questions | 55 minutes |
| Test of Written English | 1 topic | 30 minutes |
In the Test of Written English, test takers write an essay stating, explaining and supporting their opinion on an issue.
The cost of the TOEFL PBT test is US$160.