TOEFL® Important Alerts and News

Stay up to date on the most recent happenings with the TOEFL program, including news about the test and important alerts that might affect you. Click on the title to read the full article or alert.

Important Alerts 

December 21, 2012
Change in Payment Methods for Test Takers in Iran
Due to the challenges of administering the TOEFL® test using prepaid vouchers in Iran, ETS has discontinued the use of vouchers for test takers in Iran until further notice and will now accept only approved credit card registrations, similar to other countries worldwide.

September 10, 2012
Scores for August 19, 25 and 26 TOEFL® test dates are now available.
Test takers can now access their scores from the August 19, 25 and 26 TOEFL® test dates. Emails have been sent to test takers letting them know their scores are available. ETS apologizes for the delay.

October 7, 2011
Timing and Navigation Enhancements to the TOEFL iBT® Reading Section

Important News 

September 17, 2012
TOEFL® and GRE® Representatives Share Important News and Success Tips at Upcoming Student Fairs in China
Test takers can attend upcoming student fairs throughout China to learn more about the TOEFL® and GRE® tests.

July 16, 2012
New TOEFL Webinars Available in Five Languages
Learn everything you need to know about the TOEFL iBT® test, how to best prepare and even chat with an official TOEFL® representative by participating in one of the new TOEFL webinars.

March 2, 2012
ETS's Statement on the TOEFL® Impersonation Case in Hong Kong
ETS welcomes the efforts of authorities in Hong Kong who assisted in taking action against individuals who were attempting to take the test on behalf of others during the February 25 TOEFL® test administration.

February 1, 2012
Sign up for the new TOEFL Search Service
Universities are looking for students like you for their programs. Help them find you by signing up for the TOEFL Search Service when you create a profile or register for the test.

May 19, 2011
Australia Approves TOEFL® Test Scores for Student Visas
Students from around the world who wish to study in Australia can use their TOEFL® test scores as part of their visa application.

May 18, 2011
Recognition of the TOEFL® Test Exceeds 8,000 Institutions Globally and Continues to Grow
The TOEFL test is the most widely recognized English language assessment worldwide used for admissions purposes, and the number of institutions has surpassed 8,000 and continues to expand.

April 21, 2011
ETS Launches New TOEFL® Customer Support Center in Turkey to Accommodate Growing Number of Test Takers
The new center is accessible by phone toll-free directly from Turkey, Monday – Friday from
9 a.m.–5 p.m. EET, at 00-800-1420-32020. In addition, student inquiries can be sent via
e-mail to TOEFLSupport4Turkey@ets.org.

April 8, 2011
TOEFL® Test and TOEIC® Tests Approved by U.K. Border Agency to Demonstrate English Proficiency for Visas in the United Kingdom
Persons from around the world wishing to work, study or settle in the United Kingdom may use the TOEFL® test and the TOEIC® tests to demonstrate their English proficiency for all visas under the United Kingdom's points-based system.