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TOEFL iBT®

The premier test of academic English communication

Destination New Zealand

Get there with the TOEFL iBT test

✔ Accepted by 100% of New Zealand universities

✔ Accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

✔ Accepted for New Zealand permanent residence

 

 

Expand your horizons in New Zealand! A country famous for its friendly people, spectacular landscape and relaxed lifestyle, it's an unbeatable place to live, work and study. Empower your dreams, forge new connections and make your mark as you gain the qualifications and skills you need to excel anywhere in the world with your chosen career.

Want to learn more? Explore the top reasons to choose New Zealand.

Recognised for study, work and migration

  • All 8 of New Zealand’s universities are ranked in the top 3% globally.
  •  Many professionals use TOEFL iBT to gain recognition and accreditation for their qualifications and skills, paving the way for their careers and life in New Zealand.

Why choose TOEFL for New Zealand?

  • TOEFL iBT is valid for all New Zealand study and migration visa applications. 
  • Trusted and accepted by 100% of New Zealand institutions, ensuring your academic and migration goals are within reach.
  •  Complete the TOEFL iBT in just 2 hours, the shortest of the major English-language tests. 
  •  Supported by over 50 years of research and innovation, TOEFL is a trusted and reliable choice.

  • Recognized and trusted by 100% of New Zealand universities, institutes of technology, polytechnics, and training establishments, as well as by professional associations.
  • Over 90% of TOEFL Takers surveyed got into their first- or second-choice university¹.
  • TOEFL iBT results feature comprehensive score reporting in all four sections — Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing — essential to meet admissions requirements and to set you up for academic success in Australia.

¹ Survey of 296 randomly selected university students who took the TOEFL iBT test

  • Accepted by Immigration New Zealand for all visa categories that require a proof of English language proficiency.
  • With TOEFL iBT, meet the English language requirements for a wide range of visa options, ensuring a smooth migration process.
  • Use TOEFL iBT to meet job requirements in professional fields in New Zealand, like Teaching, Accounting, and more.

Professional bodies that accept TOEFL iBT scores for migration skills assessment:

  • Chartered Accounts of Australia and New Zealand
  • Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

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