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it 's accepted by universities
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It's the only test that measures all 4 academic English skills — reading, listening, speaking, and writing — the way they are actually used in a classroom.
they are used
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The TOEFL iBT® Reading section is designed to assess how well you can read and understand the kind of materials used in an academic environment.
section is designed
materials used
Reading passages are excerpts from university-level textbooks that would be used in introductions to a discipline or topic.
that be used
All the information you need to answer the questions will be included in the passage.
information be included
There is a glossary feature available to define words not commonly used, if you need it.
words used
The TOEFL iBT® Listening section is designed to measure your ability to understand conversations and lectures in English.
section is designed
The TOEFL iBT® Speaking section is designed to measure your ability to speak English effectively in academic settings.
section is designed
It is composed of 4 tasks that resemble real-life situations you might encounter both in and outside of a classroom.
It is composed
Question 1 is called an "independent speaking task" because it requires you to draw entirely on your own ideas, opinions and experiences when you respond.
Question is called
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2–4 are called
Your responses are recorded and sent to ETS, where they will be scored by a combination of AI scoring and certified human raters to ensure fairness and quality.
responses are recorded
responses are sent
they be scored by combination
they be certified by combination
See the Speaking Scoring Guides (Rubrics) (PDF) for more information about how your responses are scored.
responses are scored
The TOEFL® Practice Online Speaking Series, an official test prep tool from ETS, is exclusively dedicated to helping you practice your English-speaking skills.
Series is dedicated
The TOEFL iBT® test Writing section is designed to measure your ability to write in English in an academic setting, and you're expected to be able to present your ideas in a clear, well-organized manner.
section is designed
section is expected
you 're expected
Integrated writing task (20 minutes) — read a short passage and listen to a short lecture, then write in response to what you read and listened to; Independent writing task (30 minutes) — write an essay based on personal experience or opinion in response to a writing topic.
essay based
Responses are sent to ETS, where they are scored by a combination of AI scoring and certified human raters to ensure fairness and quality.
Responses are sent
they are scored by combination
they are certified by combination
The writing tasks are designed to measure your English proficiency, so you don't need deep knowledge of specialized topics to get a high score.
tasks are designed
See the Writing Scoring Guides (Rubrics) (PDF) for more information about how the essays are scored.
essays are scored
The Australian government does not currently accept any English-language tests that are taken at home, including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
that are taken
The New Zealand government does not currently accept English-language tests that are taken at home, including the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
that are taken
scores are also accepted for permanent skilled migration visas.
scores are accepted
For the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, you need a total score of 79 or more from a test taken within 2 years prior to your application date.
test taken
scores are also recognized by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and Private Training Establishments (PTEs).
scores are recognized by Authority
scores are sent to Canadian universities than all other English tests combined.
scores are sent
tests combined
The TOEFL iBT test is accepted for admissions by 100% of all U.K. universities, including the prestigious Russell Group universities.
test is accepted
The TOEFL iBT test is accepted for the English-language requirement of Student route visas under certain conditions.
test is accepted
Universities are permitted by the Home Office to choose how to assess applicants' English-language abilities.
Universities are permitted by Office
Under this provision, a university may issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for students with scores from an English test that is not formally recognized by the U.K. Home Office as a Secure English Language Test (SELT), including the TOEFL iBT test.
that is recognized by Office
You meet the TOEFL iBT score requirements set by the Home Office for immigration.
requirements set by Office
You must be accepted by a reputable institution in the EU country prior to applying.
You be accepted by institution
If you haven't received a response within 90 days, it's likely that you were denied, and you should reach out to the visa office for more information.
you were denied
Demonstrate your English proficiency with the test that is preferred by 9 out of 10 universities in the United States and accepted everywhere.
that is preferred by universities
that is accepted by universities
Before you can apply for your U.S. student visa, you must be accepted by a study program at an accredited American institution, which will require you to prove your English proficiency with a test like the TOEFL iBT test.
you be accepted by program
Once you've applied, you must: travel to your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a face-to-face visa interview before it's issued; provide proof that you can financially support yourself while studying in America; demonstrate that you have sufficient reason to return home after your studies are over.
it 's issued
Student visa applications can be rejected or delayed if all required portions of the form aren't completed, so be sure to read and follow all instructions.
applications be rejected
applications be delayed
portions are completed
You may be required to have a medical examination or get vaccinations before being issued a student visa.
You be required
You may be asked to prove how your education abroad will help you get a job in your native country.
You be asked
90% of TOEFL iBT® test takers surveyed were accepted into their 1st or 2nd choice university, and you can be, too!
% were accepted
% were be
takers surveyed
You'll need to submit your request and have your accommodations approved by ETS Disability Services before you can schedule your test.
accommodations approved by Services
Note: Walk-in registration at test centers is not permitted.
Note is permitted
With the online registration system, you'll take advantage of: easy access to official test prep and exclusive savings when you bundle essential resources; a test center search powered by Google Maps™; the ability to register 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
search powered by ™
If you are testing in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada, use the mailing address that corresponds to your payment method listed on the Registration Form.
method listed
Forms must be received at least 4 weeks before your test date.
Forms be received
The TOEFL iBT® test is offered up to 6 days a week around the world at authorized test centers or from home.
test is offered
Pick a date at least 2 to 3 months before your earliest admissions deadline to ensure your scores will be reported in time.
scores be reported
Score reports are sent to your designated score recipients approximately 8–16 days after your test date.
reports are sent
The TOEFL iBT test is offered more than 60 times a year at authorized test centers around the world.
test is offered
The TOEFL iBT® Paper Edition is currently offered 1–2 times a month at authorized test centers in Colombia, India, Mexico and the United States.
Edition is offered
If the name doesn't match, you won't be able to take the test, and your test fee won't be refunded.
fee be refunded
If the names don't match, you won't be able to take the test, and your test fee won't be refunded.
fee be refunded
When you register for your TOEFL® test, you're required to enter your identification (ID) information.
you 're required
If this information doesn't match, you won't be able to take the test, and your test fee won't be refunded.
fee be refunded
Each ID document must: be an original document; photocopied documents are not acceptable, and documents cannot be presented on a mobile phone or any other electronic device; be a physical ID; an electronic ID issued to a mobile phone or any other electronic device is not acceptable; be a government-issued national/state/province identity card that is issued and recognized by the country where you are a citizen or resident; be valid; expired documents are not acceptable; include your full name and date of birth exactly matching the name and date of birth you used to register, excluding accents or diacritical marks; include a recent, recognizable photograph; include your signature (the name on the ID and the signature name must match).
documents be presented
that is issued by country
that is recognized by country
ID issued
If you are age 15 or younger when you take the test, we suggest that you be accompanied by a parent or other authorized adult age 18 or older, who will be required to complete and sign a release form at the test center.
you be accompanied by parent
who be required
Note: If your ID document is not written in English-language letters and the test center administrator cannot read it, you may not be able to take the test, and your test fee will not be refunded.
document is written
fee be refunded
If you have been granted political asylum, have refugee status or are otherwise unable to meet the ID requirements, you must contact the ETS Office of Testing Integrity (OTI) at least 7 days before you register.
you been granted
If you don't contact OTI and as a result you can't take the test or your scores are held or cancelled, your test fee will not be refunded.
scores are held
scores are cancelled
fee be refunded
This letter must be typed or printed on the original letterhead of the educational institution you attend(ed) and, in addition to meeting all of the ID Document Requirements, must include your date of birth and the date issued.
letter be typed
letter be printed
letter be include
Such letters are valid for only one year from the date issued.
date issued
Image of confirmation of identity letter; Driver's license renewals; If you are in the U.S. military and the expiration of your driver's license has been extended or deferred by the issuing state, it can be used as supplemental ID along with your U.S. military ID card.
Image been extended by state
Image been deferred by state
Image been used by state
it be used
Depending on the state, the extension or deferral may consist of a sticker on the license, the designation "military" printed in place of an expiration date, or a separate document carried with the license, usually with a notation that the license is valid for a specific amount of time after discharge from service.
document carried
If your driver's license has expired but you present it along with your Original Department of Public Safety renewal certificate, the 2 documents together can be accepted if the names match exactly.
documents be accepted
If you have a temporary paper license instead of a renewal certificate, that is acceptable only if it is accompanied by an acceptable supplemental ID.
it is accompanied by ID
Only one monitor or screen; multiple monitors or dual screens are not permitted.
monitors are permitted
Approved operating system, which must be licensed.
which be licensed
Unlicensed or test-mode versions are not permitted.
versions are permitted
MAC®: Mac OS X® 10.5 or higher (10.13 High Sierra is recommended).
Sierra is recommended
Headsets or earphones aren't allowed.
Headsets are allowed
The tabletop and surrounding area must be clear of all items not approved for use during the test, including cell phones (except when used for check in), cameras, notes and study materials.
items approved
Food and drink aren't allowed during the test.
Food are allowed
Religious headwear is permitted if your ears remain visible during the test.
headwear is permitted
Face masks may not be worn during check in or any part of the at home testing session.
masks be worn
masks be part
You'll be monitored via camera by the proctor, and your photo will be shared with institutions that receive your scores.
You be monitored
You be shared
photo be shared
At the end of the test, you'll need to show the proctor that all notes have been erased.
notes been erased
Here are the fees associated with taking the TOEFL iBT® test.
fees associated
In jurisdictions where the customer is required to account for any local taxes due, the price remitted to ETS excludes those taxes.
customer is required
price remitted
In the jurisdictions listed below, test and test-related fees are exclusive of any sales, use, value-added or similar taxes and will be added to the order when it is placed.
it is placed
jurisdictions listed
The TOEFL Fee Reduction Service is designed for high school seniors in the United States with financial need who are applying to colleges and universities where TOEFL scores are recommended or required.
Service is designed
scores are recommended
scores are required
American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, China Union Pay®, Diners Club®, Mastercard® or VISA® are accepted.
® are accepted
Note: Only VISA cards are accepted in Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Togo.
cards are accepted
No other cards are accepted.
cards are accepted
The system will display available local currencies and the credit card types supported for each.
types supported
E-checks must be drawn on a bank in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada, in U.S. dollars only.
checks be drawn
Note: Your bank account may be debited the same day we receive your request.
account be debited
PayPal can be used to pay for a test through your ETS Account.
PayPal be used
The following information must be preprinted on the check: bank name; bank address; check or money order number; payer's name and address.
information be preprinted
Note: Post-dated checks are not accepted.
checks are accepted
any currency other than U.S. dollars (for payments not made by credit/debit card).
payments made by card
Make sure all payments for tests and services: are paid in full at the time the service is requested; have the correct numeric and written dollar amount, if paying by check or money order; have any necessary signature(s).
service is requested
Any outstanding balance from prior ETS tests or services must be paid in full before you register.
balance be paid
Services or test scores may be withheld for non-payment.
Services be withheld
If you do not submit the correct fee, your registration form or request for service will be returned.
form be returned
If you arrive at your testing appointment and find out that the test administration has been canceled by ETS, and you do not wish to reschedule, you can receive a full refund of your test fee.
administration been canceled by ETS
Refunds are issued in the currency used to pay for the test and include taxes as applicable.
Refunds are issued
You won't receive a refund if registration procedures weren't followed or if you didn't present the required ID at the test center.
procedures were followed
procedures were present
If you paid by credit/debit card or e-check, the refund will be credited back to the original credit/debit card or bank account.
refund be credited
If payment was made with a personal check, please allow 8 weeks for processing.
payment was made
(The balance is retained to cover expenses for processing your registration and holding a seat.)
balance is retained
No refunds are given for other services.
refunds are given
For more information about how your refund will be processed, see Payment and Refund Policies.
refund be processed
The Supplement should be used together with the information in the TOEFL iBT® Information Bulletin.
Supplement be used
You must submit your request and have your accommodations approved by ETS Disability Services before your test can be scheduled.
test be scheduled
accommodations approved by Services
Documentation review takes approximately 6 weeks once your request and completed paperwork are received.
request are received
If you are required to submit additional documentation, the review can take another 6 weeks from the time the new documents are received.
you are required
documents are received
Once you've been approved, you'll receive an email providing instructions on how to register for the test.
you been approved
ETS is committed to providing a variety of test prep in accessible formats.
ETS is committed
The Speaking section of the Paper Edition test is taken on a computer.
section is taken
You can become familiar with the types of questions and content on the actual test and understand how the test sections are structured.
sections are structured
Note: Audio is not included for Listening, Speaking and Writing questions.
Audio is included
However, transcripts of the audio are provided where applicable.
transcripts are provided
Receive scores within 24 hours, with performance feedback on all 4 skills measured on the test — reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
skills measured
A headset and a non-voice activated microphone are recommended for the Speaking section.
headset are recommended
Mac users may also use the internal speakers and microphone located in the computer.
microphone located
Note: These sample questions allow you to experience the types of tasks presented in the TOEFL iBT® test.
tasks presented
They are not intended to mimic the testing experience.
They are intended
Note: These sample questions allow you to experience the types of tasks presented in the TOEFL iBT® test.
tasks presented
They are not intended to mimic the testing experience.
They are intended
Note: These sample questions allow you to experience the types of tasks presented in the TOEFL iBT® test.
tasks presented
They are not intended to mimic the testing experience.
They are intended
Audio is not included with the questions in these sets.
Audio is included
However, transcripts of the audio are provided.
transcripts are provided
Note: These sample questions allow you to experience the types of tasks presented in the TOEFL iBT® test.
tasks presented
They are not intended to mimic the testing experience.
They are intended
Audio is not included with the questions in these sets.
Audio is included
However, transcripts of the audio are provided.
transcripts are provided
Each volume offers 5 practice tests and includes: Interactive online versions of all 5 tests; All tests are accessed via a unique code; Sample Speaking and Writing responses; Audio files and written transcripts for all listening passages.
tests are accessed
Learn more about the products included in each, including any system requirements.
products included
All of our prep that is designed for screens is accessible to screen readers.
that is designed
Note: Audio is not included for Listening, Speaking and Writing questions.
Audio is included
However, transcripts of the audio are provided where applicable.
transcripts are provided
It's also important to know what to expect when you take the test, especially the rules that help ensure the test is administered in a fair and secure manner.
test is administered
The Speaking section of the Paper Edition is given as an at home test, while the other 3 sections are administered at a test center.
section is given
sections are administered
All issues must be resolved before your appointment time.
issues be resolved
Close all browsers and applications not needed for the test.
browsers needed
(All other materials are prohibited.)
materials are prohibited
Acceptable note-taking materials, such as a whiteboard or plastic transparency sheet, that can be erased in view of the proctor.
materials be erased
that be erased
Make sure you are dressed appropriately, with your ears and face visible to the proctor.
you are dressed
Face masks may not be worn during check in or any part of the at home testing experience.
masks be worn
masks be part
If you haven't checked in by that time, your test will be canceled and your fee won't be refunded.
test be canceled
test be refunded
fee be refunded
If you don't, your test can be canceled and your fee won't be refunded.
test be canceled
test be refunded
fee be refunded
Personal recording devices of any kind are strictly prohibited.
devices are prohibited
Ignore these; headsets are not allowed when testing at home.
headsets are allowed
Unscheduled breaks aren't allowed.
breaks are allowed
Make sure you can always be seen on camera by the proctor.
you be seen by proctor
If you lose your internet connection momentarily, you'll automatically be reconnected to the proctor when your connection is restored.
you be reconnected
connection is restored
If your exam can be reopened, your proctor will do so for you.
exam be reopened
Your entire test session will be recorded by ProctorU and monitored by a human proctor, and your photo will be taken.
session be recorded by ProctorU
session be monitored by ProctorU
session be taken by ProctorU
photo be taken
Your photo from the test session will be shared with institutions as part of your TOEFL iBT score report.
photo be shared
You must resolve all issues (shown in red) and pass the equipment check prior to checking in for your test.
issues shown
Close all browsers and applications not needed for the test.
browsers needed
What if I have a technical issue and my start time is extended?
time is extended
The chat icon (a blue owl) can be found on the task bar for a PC and on the menu bar for Mac®.
icon be found
If you lose your internet connection momentarily, you'll automatically be reconnected to the proctor when your connection is restored.
you be reconnected
connection is restored
If your exam can be reopened, your proctor will do so for you.
exam be reopened
To help protect the health and safety of test takers and staff, enhanced procedures have been implemented at test centers, including: social distancing measures; masks may be required during the entire test; allowance of gloves to be worn; enhanced cleaning of testing stations.
procedures been implemented
masks be required
allowance be worn
Be sure to check with your local test center for a complete list of health and safety procedures required for admission to the test center.
procedures required
The list of things you must bring to the test center on the day of your TOEFL iBT® test is short: valid, acceptable identification (ID); a mask; a printout of your order confirmation email (for the Paper Edition test only) — you will need to record information from the email on your answer sheet; #2 or HB pencils and erasers (for the Paper Edition test only) — mechanical pencils are not permitted.
pencils are permitted
If you don't bring valid and acceptable identification, or if the name on your ID doesn't exactly match the name in your account, you won't be able to take the test, and your test fee won't be refunded.
fee be refunded
If you don't have one, you won't be admitted to the test center.
you be admitted
Depending on the test center and/or local policy, you may be required to wear it some or all of the time you're in the test center.
you be required
You can wear a mask even if it's not required.
it 's required
Masks with valves or vents aren't permitted.
Masks are permitted
You may also bring rubber gloves to wear during the test, but they aren't required.
they are required
For a full list of prohibited items and items that may be inspected, see the Information Bulletin.
that be inspected
ETS respects individuals' privacy and has implemented procedures to ensure that the check-in process is completed in a respectful manner.
process is completed
Failure to comply may result in your dismissal from the test, and your test fee will not be refunded.
fee be refunded
More details about test center procedures and regulations can be found in the TOEFL iBT® Information Bulletin.
details be found
Your photo will be displayed at your computer station and embedded into your score reports.
photo be displayed
photo be embedded
You may request that inspections be performed by a staff member of the same gender as you, and/or in an area that is sheltered from the view of other people.
inspections be performed by member
that is sheltered
You'll be given noise-reducing headphones with a microphone that you'll speak into for the Speaking section of the test.
You be given
In some countries, the common keyboard used is configured to QWERTY and a template is provided to each test taker to help with locating the few keys that are in a different location.
keyboard is configured
keyboard is provided
template is provided
keyboard used
You will not have access to personal items such as books, electronic devices, handbags or backpacks, which are stored separately to maintain security.
which are stored
At the end of the test, your Reading and Listening sections are scored instantly.
sections are scored
Canceled scores aren't reported to you or to any institution or agency.
scores are reported
If you choose to cancel on either, your entire test scores will be canceled.
scores be canceled
All reported incidents of fraud are taken seriously and investigated closely.
incidents are taken
incidents are investigated
All information is held in the strictest confidence.
information is held
To this end, ETS has established and maintains policies and procedures designed to ensure the integrity and fairness of your testing experience.
policies designed
There are procedures that test centers must follow to ensure the test is administered in a fair, secure manner.
test is administered
If you refuse or fail to follow any instructions of test center staff or the proctor, your test session will be terminated, and your test fee won't be refunded.
session be terminated
session be refunded
fee be refunded
More details about test center procedures and regulations can be found in the TOEFL iBT® Information Bulletin.
details be found
Fraudulent or unethical testing behavior will not be tolerated.
behavior be tolerated
If ETS believes that a test taker may have gained an unfair advantage by sharing or obtaining test questions, topics or answers before, during or after the test, or that a test was completed in whole or in part by someone or with the assistance of someone other than the registered test taker, ETS may exercise its right to cancel the test taker's appointment in advance, hold or cancel the test taker's scores and/or ban the test taker from future testing.
test was completed by in
If your scores are placed on hold, you will not be able to send score reports to any institution or agency until the investigation is complete and the scores are released.
scores are placed
scores are released
If any of ETS's investigative methods result in a test taker's scores being canceled, or if unethical behavior is identified on or after test day, ETS may also share its concerns with score recipients selected by the test taker, so that the information can be considered in the institution's or agency's decision-making process.
scores being canceled
behavior is identified
information be considered
recipients selected by taker
The test center administrator or proctor is authorized to dismiss you from the test center and/or terminate your test, and ETS reserves the right to hold and/or cancel your scores, and/or ban you from future testing, for any action that violates any of the policies and procedures in the Bulletin, on the TOEFL website or communicated to you at the test center or by the proctor on the day of the test, including but not limited to: Taking or attempting to take the test or part of the test for someone else, or having or attempting to have someone take the test or part of the test for you.
administrator is authorized
administrator is reserves
administrator is ban
administrator is communicated
Referring to, looking through or working on any test or test section when not authorized to do so, or working after time has been called.
Referring been called
looking been called
This includes on your ID documents, via prohibited devices, and any other method used as an aid in connection with the test.
method used
ETS reserves the right to cancel scores when evidence of pre-knowledge is found.
evidence is found
knowledge is found
Using or having a phone, watch of any kind, or any other electronic device in your testing environment is prohibited and will result in your dismissal from the test center, test termination and/or cancellation of your scores by ETS.
Using is prohibited
Using is result
Using is termination
Using is cancellation
Your test fee will not be refunded.
fee be refunded
You may also be prohibited from wearing certain clothing or hair accessories during testing.
You be prohibited
Items that may be inspected and/or prohibited include, but are not limited to: neckties; bow ties; hats; scarves; jackets and other outerwear; tie clips; cuff links; combs; barrettes; headbands; jewelry (other than wedding rings).
that be inspected
that be prohibited
Having food or beverages in the testing area, unless you have been approved for an accommodation based on a disability or health-related need.
you been approved
accommodation based
Disruptive behavior in any form will not be tolerated.
behavior be tolerated
Communication in any form is prohibited, including discussing or sharing test questions, topics or answers during the test or during previously approved breaks, and discussing or sharing test questions, topics or answer after the test.
Communication is prohibited
Failing to follow any regulations in the Bulletin, on this website, instructions given by the test center administrator, proctor, or specified in any materials.
instructions given by administrator
If your scores are canceled, they will not be reported and your test fee will not be refunded.
scores are canceled
they be reported
they be refunded
fee be refunded
On occasion, weather conditions, technical issues or other circumstances beyond our control may result in a delayed start or rescheduled test, or scores may be canceled after you take the test.
scores be canceled
If your test is rescheduled by ETS before you test, you can select a different test date and you will not be charged the rescheduling fee.
test is rescheduled by ETS
you be charged
If you travel to the test center and find out that the test administration has been canceled by ETS, you can reschedule your test at no charge or receive a full refund of your test fee.
administration been canceled by ETS
Refunds are issued in the currency used to pay for the test.
Refunds are issued
Refunds are used
Your scores provide: a true reflection of your abilities in the way they're used in an actual classroom; fair and unbiased scores from a centralized scoring network, not a test center.
they 're used
When your goal is university study, choose the test with scores that are widely accepted and preferred around the world.
that are accepted
that are preferred
Your score report includes MyBest® scores, also known as superscores, to help you show your best overall performance and achieve your goals sooner.
scores known
All scoring is handled by a centralized scoring network to ensure consistency, fairness and quality, and to offer a complete and accurate picture of your ability.
scoring is handled by network
PDF score reports are ready for download 2 days after you receive your scores electronically through your ETS account, or you can view this list of dates (PDF) for an estimated availability date, for tests taken at a test center.
tests taken
Note: PDF score reports are currently not available for tests taken in Mainland China.
tests taken
If you requested a paper copy of your score report before you took the test, it will be mailed 11–15 days after your test date, or sooner depending on how you took the test.
it be mailed
If you would like to reinstate canceled scores, your request must be received no later than 60 days after your test date.
request be received
Scores canceled by ETS cannot be reinstated.
Scores be reinstated
Scores canceled by ETS
Your scores can be reviewed only once.
scores be reviewed
If you want both sections reviewed, they must be done at the same time.
they be done
Your scores can't be reviewed if you have already requested that they be sent to an institution or agency.
scores be reviewed
they be sent
Scores are reported 1–3 weeks after we receive your request and payment.
Scores are reported
Score reports are mailed 3–5 business days after your request is received.
reports are mailed
request is received
Score reports are mailed 10 business days after your request is received.
reports are mailed
request is received
Score reports are mailed 10 business days after your request is received.
reports are mailed
request is received
These are added together for a total score of 0–120.
These are added
There are no passing or failing scores set by the TOEFL® Program or ETS.
scores set by Program
For more information about how your scores will be used or interpreted, contact the institution or agency directly.
scores be used
scores be interpreted
This image shows a single student test score where scores for reading, listening, speaking, writing and a total score are shown on the left, and the right image is showing the test takers MyBest score for each section from all of their valid TOEFL scores in the last 2 years.
scores are shown
score are shown
It will not include your scores from tests taken at a test center or from home with the TOEFL iBT® Home Edition.
tests taken
TOEFL tests are only scored by a centralized scoring network, never at the test center.
tests are scored by network
The Reading and Listening sections are scored by computer.
sections are scored by computer
The Speaking and Writing sections are scored by a combination of automated AI scoring and multiple, highly trained human raters to: offer a complete and accurate picture of your ability; minimize the rater bias that can occur with face-to-face interviews; ensure consistency and the highest quality.
sections are scored by combination
Paper Edition Writing section is scored by human raters only.
section is scored by raters
Below is a list of the institutions known by ETS to accept MyBest scores for their programs.
institutions known by ETS
It is based on information taken from university websites or other official university sources.
It is based
information taken
Because the Home Edition is still a TOEFL iBT test, scores can be accepted and used in the same way as the test center version, and we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback about the acceptance and use of Home Edition scores from thousands of universities worldwide.
scores be accepted
scores be used
scores be received
Home Edition, based on information taken from university websites or other official university sources.
Edition based
information taken
Under the ETS privacy and information security policy, it is the program's responsibility to protect information that is stored in data or research files held by ETS from unauthorized disclosure.
that is stored
files held by ETS
Under certain specific conditions, this data may be shared: ETS or its authorized associate(s) may share test takers' score data with institutions or agencies for verification purposes.
data be shared
TOEFL test score data or writing and speaking responses that are not individually identified may be used at any time for informational, research, statistical or training purposes.
that are identified
data be used
Information retained in TOEFL records is the same as the information in the score posting and on the official score reports.
Information retained
Official score reports will be sent only to those institutions or agencies chosen by the test taker when he or she registered to test, on a Score Report Request Form submitted at a later date, or otherwise authorized by the test taker.
reports be sent
institutions chosen by taker
Form submitted by taker
Form authorized by taker
Test takers who provide their TOEFL registration numbers to an entity (for example, government immigration offices) are deemed to have authorized release of their TOEFL score data to that entity.
takers are deemed
To that end, ETS reserves the right to share any and all information in its possession about a test taker and the terms and conditions of test taking with appropriate parties, including: Any entity contracted with ETS and recognized as an authorized user of TOEFL test scores.
entity contracted
entity recognized
Information subject to release to appropriate parties includes — but is not limited to — test taker identifying information, information concerning the conduct and findings of any test security investigation, and information regarding the test center where the test was taken.
test was taken
Unless your photograph or other biometric samples taken on the day of the test or during the check-in or registration process are being used in connection with a test security investigation, ETS shall retain them for a maximum of 3 years unless local regulations limit retention.
photograph being used
photograph taken
Please include: the test name; the test section; the test date; the name of the center where the test was taken; the number of the test item being questioned, if possible.
test was taken
item questioned
Scores may be canceled as a result of test taker behavior or irregularities that affect testing integrity.
Scores be canceled
Fraudulent or unethical testing behavior will not be tolerated.
behavior be tolerated
ETS reserves the right to cancel a test taker's test appointment in advance, hold or cancel the test taker's scores, and/or ban the test taker from future testing if it appears that the entire test wasn't taken solely by person who was registered, or that there was pre-knowledge of test questions or answers.
test was taken by person
test was was by person
who was registered
If your scores are placed on hold, you will not be able to send score reports to any institution or agency until the investigation is complete and the scores are released.
scores are placed
scores are released
If any of ETS's investigative methods result in a test taker's scores being cancelled, or if unethical behavior is identified on test day, ETS may also share its concerns with score recipients selected by the test taker so that the information can be considered in the institution or agency's decision-making process.
scores being cancelled
behavior is identified
information be considered
recipients selected by taker
Circumstances at the test center reasonably indicate that the test was improperly administered due to fraudulent or other improper or illegal activities.
test was administered
In certain circumstances, determined by ETS, all scores for test takers at a particular test center may be canceled even if there is no evidence of individual wrongdoing.
scores be canceled
circumstances determined by ETS
If your test administration is canceled before you test, or your test cannot be scored or your scores are canceled due to a testing irregularity, you can select a different test date and you will not be charged the rescheduling fee.
administration is canceled
administration is scored
administration is canceled
test be scored
test be canceled
scores are canceled
you be charged
If you arrive at your testing appointment and find out that the test administration has been canceled by ETS, you can reschedule your test at no charge or receive a full refund of your test fee.
administration been canceled by ETS
In addition, when there is information that ETS considers sufficient that the administrator of the test did not comply with regulations, some or all scores from that administration may be held or canceled.
scores be held
scores be canceled
If you are dismissed from the test center, your test is terminated or your scores are canceled, your scores will not be reported, and your test fee will not be refunded.
you are dismissed
test is terminated
test is canceled
scores are canceled
scores be reported
scores be refunded
fee be refunded
Your identity will be held in confidence.
identity be held
The procedures and options described below apply to score validity cases only and do not apply to testing irregularities, discrepancies in test taker identification or test taker misconduct.
procedures described
Most test scores are reported by ETS without any question regarding their validity.
scores are reported by ETS
ETS also makes available 3 options for resolution, which are described in detail under "Options Leading to Resolution" below.
which are described
ETS tests are widely viewed as accurate assessments of the abilities they are designed to measure.
tests are viewed
they are designed
This is why ETS questions test scores when it is believed they may be invalid.
it is believed
During the registration process, upon arrival at the test center and before the start of the testing session, test takers are required to signify their agreement to accept ETS policies and procedures.
takers are required
Communications in cases of questioned scores, including the information provided below, are designed to help test takers understand ETS procedures for reviewing scores so that questions about score validity can be resolved as quickly and equitably as possible.
Communications are designed
questions be resolved
information provided
The test taker's score record and the documents completed that are retained at ETS may be released to any entity that ETS recognizes as an authorized recipient of scores, including without limitation (1) any entity to which ETS reports scores at the test taker's request, (2) any government agency, including agencies responsible for administration or enforcement of U.S. criminal and/or immigration laws, and (3) pursuant to a U.S. or foreign subpoena or required by applicable law.
that are retained
record be released
documents completed
ETS may be required by a score recipient or other third party to release the names of test takers whose scores have been questioned, whether or not these scores are canceled and the reason for the score cancellation.
ETS be required by recipient
scores been questioned
scores are canceled
scores are reason
The information that may be released includes, but is not limited to, identifying information, details of any test security investigation and details regarding the test center where the test was taken.
that be released
test was taken
Unless ETS finds substantial evidence that test scores are invalid, the scores are reported.
scores are reported
If ETS has concerns about the validity of test scores, the test taker is offered an opportunity to respond and select an option for resolving the matter.
taker is offered
If the matter cannot be resolved, ETS will cancel the questioned scores.
matter be resolved
In that event, the options available in connection with Score Invalidity reviews will not be available even if those options were previously offered.
options were offered
Although ETS considers information received from these sources, ETS does not cancel scores unless it is determined that there is substantial evidence that the scores are invalid.
information received
Comparisons of, including but not limited to: a test taker's answers with those of other test takers; a test taker's scores with previous scores, or scores on different sections of the test; the handwriting from documents completed on test day with handwriting on other documents; identification documents presented by the test taker on test day with other records; the information on test day documents with other records; answers changed to match those of another test taker; biometric data.
documents completed
documents presented by taker
documents changed
When questions are raised before test scores have been reported, ETS does not report the scores to score recipients unless and until concerns about their validity have been resolved.
questions are raised
scores been reported
concerns been resolved
On the other hand, if previously reported scores are in question, ETS does not notify score recipients unless and until it has decided to cancel the scores after the review and resolution process has been completed, or after the test taker has failed to comply with deadlines for submitting information or exercising an option.
process been completed
If OTI determines that there is not substantial evidence of invalidity, it terminates the review and sends any scores not already reported to the test taker and designated score recipients.
scores reported
Any score recipients who have raised questions about the scores are then advised that ETS found no score validity issues that would cause the scores to be canceled.