Gain confidence knowing the TOEFL® test can get you to more destinations around the world. The TOEFL test gives you an advantage at universities worldwide, including in the U.S., the U.K., Australia and Canada. It helps you stand out where it counts most—with admissions officers.
Accepted worldwide. TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 11,000 universities and other institutions in over 150 countries.
Preferred in the U.S. Nine out of 10 universities in the U.S. prefer the TOEFL test over other English-language tests.* U.S. universities receive more TOEFL scores than all other English-language tests combined.**
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*Source: Survey of 94 admissions officers at U.S. universities who accept both TOEFL and IELTS® scores and who expressed a preference.
**Source: Survey of 329 admissions officers at U.S. universities.
More popular in Canada. More than 80% of graduate programs in Canada prefer the TOEFL test over other English-language tests.* Canadian universities receive more TOEFL scores than all other English-language tests combined.**
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*Source: Survey of 44 graduate admissions officers at Canadian universities.
**Source: Survey of 107 admissions officers at Canadian universities.
100% accepted in Australia and New Zealand. TOEFL scores are accepted by all Australian and New Zealand universities, and for all Australian and New Zealand immigration.
More popular in France and Germany. French and German universities prefer the TOEFL test and receive more TOEFL scores than any other English-language test.*
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*Source: Survey of 59 admissions officers at French universities.
*Source: Survey of 100 admissions officers at German universities.
Widely accepted in the U.K. More than 98% of universities in the U.K. accept TOEFL scores, including 100% of the elite Russell Group universities, providing a fair and unbiased alternative.