Writing the TOEFL,in Nigeria.
Everything about writing the TOEFL in Nigeria, the iBT Writing section, the Build a Sentence, Write an Email and Write for an Academic Discussion tasks, how the writing is scored, and where to sit and register the test in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Writing the TOEFL exam in Nigeria.
What writing the TOEFL involves
When Nigerian candidates talk about writing the TOEFL in Nigeria, they mean two things: sitting the full TOEFL iBT at an approved centre, and the dedicated Writing section within it. Mafit Study Centre handles both, as an ETS-approved TOEFL registration and preparation centre serving candidates from every state in Nigeria.
Inside the TOEFL iBT Writing section
Since 21 January 2026, the TOEFL Writing section runs for about 23 minutes and has three tasks. Build a Sentence asks you to put words in the right order to form a correct sentence. Write an Email gives you a short everyday situation and asks for a clear, polite email. Write for an Academic Discussion shows an online class discussion and asks you to add your own contribution. The old Integrated Writing task has been retired. Every answer is typed, not handwritten, and the whole TOEFL now takes about two hours.
How TOEFL writing is scored
Your writing answers are combined into a Writing score on the new 1 to 6 band, which is averaged with the other three sections into your overall score. Until January 2028, ETS also reports a comparable score out of 120. Examiners reward a clear point, well-organised paragraphs, the right tone for the reader and controlled grammar, far more than long, over-decorated sentences.
Where to write the TOEFL in Nigeria
You can write the TOEFL in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, with additional sittings in cities such as Owerri, Asaba, Enugu and Jos, and registration open from every state including Ibadan, Benin, Kano and Uyo. TOEFL dates run throughout 2026, so you choose the centre and date that fit your university deadline.
Typing, structure and timing
The fastest gains in TOEFL writing come from typing fluently on a QWERTY keyboard, planning before you type, and keeping strict time. Mafit’s coaches drill reusable structures for every writing task and run timed practice so you finish every essay with minutes to spare.
Register and write with Mafit
To write the TOEFL in Nigeria, register with Mafit and choose your date and centre. The one document you must hold is a valid international passport, the only ID accepted on test day. Registration is completed online, and your free preparation, including writing practice, opens within 24 hours.
Book once, then prep at no cost.
Register your TOEFL with Mafit and the entire writing-and-speaking preparation bundle comes attached, with nothing extra to pay.
- A full-length TOEFL iBT trial sat under real ETS-style timing, returned with a section-by-section score breakdown
- Six to ten weeks of tutor-led coaching, in the centre in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt and streamed live to every state
- Magoosh Premium plus the Kaplan, Barron’s and ETS study libraries loaded into your account at no charge
- Daily speaking-and-writing partner drills, several graded practice sittings, and a ₦50,000 cash reward when you score a band 6
For the full list of what is included, the current promo price and the complete 2026 timetable, head over to the main TOEFL page.