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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I register for TOEFL and what is its process?
You have to register for the appointment of TOEFL test at least 3-4 months prior to the test date. As the seats will be filled up soon, you have to register your appointment as early as possible. An easy way to register for TOEFL test is by online. Besides, you also have other options to register by mail or by phone.

Who will administer the TOEFL?
TOEFL is written and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) of Princeton, New Jersey.

How many times can I take the TOEFL test?
You can take the test for as many times as you can. Your previous scores will be reported, but many colleges consider the most recent score. However, many students retake the TOEFL test.

How much doest the TOEFL cost?
In India, students have to take Internet Based TOEFL which costs US $165 fees for registering an appointment.

How should I prepare for TOEFL-iBT?
There are several study materials available in the market in form of texts, guides, and CD-ROMs, which helps in your test preparation.

How to get my TOEFL scores?
Within 15 business days of your test day, your TOEFL score will be posted online on College Board website. Later the official mail will be sent to you and for the institutions you selected.

What is the procedure to cancel my TOEFL score?
You can cancel your test score on the same day of test by just completing the score cancellation segment of your TOEFL answer sheet. Else you can also contact the ETS by any of the method mentioned in the Bulletin. However in any event you have to follow up any contact to cancel the scores in a written format, signed request to,
TOEFL/TSE Score Cancellations,
P.O.Box 6151, Princeton,
NJ 08541-6151, USA.

Additional Score Report How can I get an?
In addition to the college/university you choose with your registration, you can also send your score report to as many institutions as you can, by paying additional amount of US $17 per report. You can make the payment either online, or by mail, or by fax.

How long are my TOEFL scores valid?
Once a test is taken, it will be valid for 2 years after the test date.

Can I guess the answers for unconfident questions on the test?
Yes you can do it. There is no negative scoring in TOEFL for incorrect answers. Therefore, you shouldn’t leave any question unanswered. Make a clever guess to select the good option. It is best to eliminate the options that you are sure that are incorrect and then select among the remaining choices.

When is the TOEFL administered?
In many areas, TOEFL will be administered for every one month. Consult the TOEFL bulletin for the administration dates in your areas.

Can I change my test date after receiving my confirmation ticket?
No, it is not possible to change the test date after receiving the confirmation ticket. You have to freshly apply for the new appointment of the test. You may then request a partial refund for the first paid registration fee, within 60 days of the original test date.

Is TOEFL-iBT test much complicated to answer?
The test uses an entirely new approach. It measures the ability of integrating English skills and to communicate about what you read and hear. However, the reading and listening sections are not dramatically changed. The test has newly introduced a test of speaking, where test takers will be assessed their English speaking abilities.

Which colleges/universities accept TOEFL scores?
There are more than 5000 colleges, universities and licensing agencies in more than 90 countries that accept TOEFL scores and is considered as the most acceptable English-proficiency test in the world. To know the list of colleges that accept TOEFL scores, please visit www.ets.org/toefl .

 
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