The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is used to measure English language proficiency. The TOEFL iBT® test, administered via the Internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country. In addition to the test, the ETS TOEFL Program provides tools and guides to help you prepare for the test and improve your English-language skills.

What is the TOEFL iBT Test?

The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. And it evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks. It is an integrated test that combines up to three different communication skills in testing students' English language proficiency. Millions of people, especially students from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency. Various people have taken the TOEFL test under the following categories: Students planning to study at a higher education institution. English-language learning program admissions and exit. Scholarstic and certification candidates. English-language learners who want to track their progress. Students and workers applying for visas/resident permit.

Who Accepts TOEFL iBT Test Scores?

More than 8,500 , agencies and other institutions in over 130 countries accept TOEFL scores. It is the most popular English language proficiency in the world.
Your test scores will be considered together with other information you supply to the institution to determine if you have the appropriate academic and language background to be admitted to a regular or modified program of study. Often your field of study and whether you are applying as a graduate or undergraduate student will determine what scores you need.