Why Choose the TOEFL iBT Test?

Accepted and preferred worldwide

When you choose TOEFL iBT to show your English proficiency, universities notice and know you’re ready to succeed. Accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries, and preferred worldwide, the TOEFL iBT is the world's premier English-language test for study, work and immigration.

Available worldwide

Access the TOEFL iBT almost anywhere in the world, with testing available in more than 200 countries and territories. View the full list of countries where the TOEFL iBT test is available.

Test your way

Choose where and how you want to take the TOEFL iBT: at a test center or at home. Learn more about testing options and choose the one that’s most convenient for you.

Prepare with confidence

Get ready with TOEFL^® TestReady™, your personalized, one-stop TOEFL iBT prep portal. Access official practice materials, receive tailored performance feedback, track your progress and more.

TOEFL TestReady is the only comprehensive test prep and AI-powered insights platform offered by the major English language tests.

Initial research concludes that the new test prep offerings and features within TOEFL TestReady boosted learners' confidence, improved their skills and increased their readiness for the TOEFL iBT test¹.

An enhanced testing experience

Get the best testing experience possible with these enhancements:

• Sample Test: Get a feel for the TOEFL iBT experience with a 40-minute, self-paced sample of the test.
• Quicker Registration and Scheduling: A simpler registration and scheduling process, with local payment options available to select countries.
• Free Practice Materials: Get ready for test day with a full-length practice test, personalized study plan, daily activities and more.
• Shorter Test: The total testing time is now less than 2 hours.
• Instant Scores: View your unofficial Reading and Listening scores at the end of your test¹.
• Clear Score Reporting Dates: The date you can expect to receive your official scores will be displayed at the end of your test.
• Faster Official Scores: Get your full, official scores as soon as 4–8 days after your test.
• MyBest^® Scores: Show your best overall test performance with MyBest scores, which are the combination of your best section scores from the past 2 years.
• In-depth Score Reporting: Receive more than just scores. Get personalized performance feedback and deeper insights into your results.

_{1 Source: Survey of 765 users across China, India and the U.S.}