Test of English as a Foreign Language

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TOEFL

Required For

Study/Migration Visa in multiple countries

Mode of taking test

Computer Based Paper-Pen Based

Test Type

English Proficiency Test

Official Website

https://www.ets.org/toefl/

About TOEFL Exam

About Test

TOEFL measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. It evaluates how well you combine...

Why take the test?

TOEFL is preferred by over 80% of Canadian graduate programs. It is also accepted by 100% of the U.K. universities, ...

TOEFL Basics

Eligibility

You must have passed in 10+2 from any recognised Indian Board or University.

General Facts

Date and Frequency

The TOEFL test has over 60 test dates per year at authorized test centers around the world. You can retake the test as many times as you wish, but you cannot take it more than once in a 3-day period. If you already have a test appointment, you cannot register for another test date that is within 3 days of your existing appointment. The registration fee is due each time you register for a test date.

Center and Admit Card

The TOEFL iBT test, administered via the internet, is offered more than 60 times a year at authorized test centers around the world. There is no admit card provided.

Result

You can view your scores online or via the TOEFL official app, approximately 6 days after you take the test.

Score Reporting

Your test fee includes up to 4 free official TOEFL score reports to be sent to the TOEFL Destinations that you select before you take the test. Official score reports will be sent to your designated recipients within 11-13 business days after you take the test.

Score Validity

2 Years

Time Duration

1 hr 56 minutes

Score range for the test

0 - 120

Sections

Reading

Questions

20

Duration

35

Score

0 - 30

Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.

Listening

Questions

28

Duration

36

Score

0 - 30

Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer the questions.

Speaking

Questions

4

Duration

16

Score

0 - 30

Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.

Fees

Registration Fees

INR 16900

Rescheduling Fees

INR 5900

Test Center Change Fees

INR 5900

Late fee

INR 3900

TOEFL Exam Registration Process

You can either register online and pay the test fee by Credit/Debit Card, e-check or Paypal or register by Courier(If you are testing outside the United States, U.S. territories and Canada, mail your form and payment to your RRC.) or you can register by phone and pay with a debit/credit card.

Step 1

Sign-up with the ETS website to start the registration

Step 2

Create a profile after which a confirmation will be received

Step 3

Choose a date and center for the test

Step 4

Select universities where the scores are to be sent

Step 5

Download and print the registration form

Step 6

Fill up the information with black or blue ink

Step 7

Send the form to Regional Registration Center with payment

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FAQs

Yes, the test takers with disabilities or health-related needs can avail special services and reasonable accommodations deemed appropriate given the purpose of the test. To request accommodations, go to Disabilities Accommodations to see the steps you need to take to register.

Yes, you can. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the test, but you cannot take it more than once in a 3-day period. If you already have a test appointment, you cannot register for another test date that is within 3 days of your existing appointment. The registration fee is due each time you register for a test date.

Yes, you can order additional score reports once your scores are available online, approximately 6 days after your test date. Additional reports can be ordered through your ETS account either online or via the TOEFL official app, or by completing the Additional Score Report Request Form (PDF). Reports are mailed approximately 3 to 5 days after receipt of your request and payment. The fee is US$20 for each report ordered.

Yes, if you cancel your registration before the 4-day advance deadline, you will receive a refund of half the original test fee you paid. Refunds are in U.S. dollars. Cash refunds are not available.