Top test taker questions: What other students want to know

The TOEFL test is accepted at more than 8,500 universities, agencies, and other institutions in over 130 countries — including nearly every college and university in Australia and the UK. Watch our new TOEFL Passport video to learn how the TOEFL test can help you reach your study abroad destination.

The TOEFL iBT is given on predetermined dates, 30-40 times a year, at thousands of secure, Internet-based test sites around the globe. Select a list of test locations and dates.

The TOEFL Paper-based Test (or TOEFL PBT) is offered in areas where the TOEFL iBT is not available, and is given 6 times a year. You can register online or by mail.

Online registration is the fastest, easiest method. You can pick the country and city where you want to test, and see what dates are available at over 4,500 test sites in over 165 countries. For information on other ways to register, click here.

A few things to keep in mind when registering:

• Have your identification on hand, because your name must be entered exactly as it appears on the identification you will bring with you on test day.
• Have one of the following ready for payment: a credit/debit card, electronic check or TOEFL registration voucher – which you can purchase from a TOEFL iBT™ Test Resource Centre in local currency. Where can I find a TOEFL iBT Test Resource Centre?
• Know the names of up to four institutions you want to receive your scores.
• Know the test dates and locations where you want to test. Select a list of test locations and dates.

You can retake the test as many times as you wish.

If, due to unforeseen circumstances, 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. If you find out the test administration has been canceled once you arrive at the test center, you can reschedule your test at no charge or receive a full refund of your test fee.

If you take the test and your scores are canceled by ETS, ETS will determine, at its sole discretion, whether you are eligible to re-test at no charge or receive a refund.

In addition, if you have incurred travel costs to get to the test center, you may be eligible for reimbursement of reasonable and documented travel expenses for yourself only within 30 days of your original test date. Refunds are in U.S. dollars. Follow the information on the TOEFL® Services page.

Practicing your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for the TOEFL test will help you feel prepared and confident on test day. We offer two tools to make it easier: The Official Guide to the TOEFL^® Test and TOEFL^® Practice Online — both featuring authentic TOEFL test questions, speaking tips and more.

There are a few things to keep in mind as you plan for test day:

• Arrive at the test site at least 30 minutes early
• There’s a 10-minute break midway through the test
• The test takes 4½ hours, and there’s no going over the time limit
• No mobile devices or other personal items are allowed in the test room

Click here for more details on what to expect or watch our TOEFL iBT® Testing Site video for a preview of what you can expect on test day
 

Yes you can, for a small fee. Keep in mind that your registration fee covers the cost of sending up to 4 official score reports to the universities, institutions or agencies you select when you register.

You’ll take the TOEFL iBT® on a standard English-language (QWERTY) computer keyboard. If you haven’t used this kind of keyboard before, make sure you practice on one before you arrive on test day.