What is the TOEFL^®  test?

The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world, a certification demanded by more than 6000 licensing agencies, universities and colleges in more than 100 countries. It is a reliable and accurate measure of a student’s academic English language skills. It is now an internet-based test and incorporates an integrated-skills approach to simulate real-life academic environments.

What is the format of the TOEFL test?

• The TOEFL^® iBT (Internet-Based Testing) measures four skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing
• It uses integrated tasks that are more reflective of how English is used in the real world, and results in a better measure of ability to participate successfully in an academic environment
• The score report shows students’ scores in the 4 skills areas (graded from 0 to 30 per section), and the total score. Skills scores provide institutions with more flexibility than before to customise their score requirements, as well as their language training programmes

Why the TOEFL test?

• No matter where in the world you want to study, the TOEFL test can help you get there. You will be eligible for admission into virtually any college in the world
• With more than 4000 testing centres worldwide, the TOEFL test gives you more flexibility than any other English language test, on when, where and how often you can take the test
• Comprehensive practice tools and feedback allow you to prepare for test day
• Online registration and online score reporting makes it easier for candidates to register for the test, as well as to receive their results
• With Internet-based testing, ETS can capture speech and score responses in a secure and standardised manner

Register now  to take a TOEFL test at an ETS Global authorised test centre.

Who uses the TOEFL test?

• Admissions officers, deans and other similar decision makers, to determine academic readiness and make admission decisions
• Directors of scholarship agencies
• Administrators of licensing and certification agencies
• Administrators of government agencies
• Individuals who plan to study in an academic setting where the language of communication is English

To find out more about how you can effectively use the TOEFL test, visit our specific sections for academic institutions, language schools, teachers and individuals. 

Register now  to take a TOEFL test at an ETS Global authorised test centre.

TOEFL^® Practice Online is the official practice tool to help you prepare for the TOEFL iBT. Click here to find out more.