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TOEFL FAQs

The TOEFL® test is an English Proficiency test used to measure the English language ability for non-native speakers wishing to demonstrate their English Language Proficiency.

The test is comprised of four different sections- reading, listening, speaking, and writing- and takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

The TOEFL® test is one of the most widely accepted English language tests, with more than 4,500 test centres worldwide.

The TOEFL iBT® is an Internet-based test, while IELTS is paper-based test. The TOEFL® test is also more affordable than the IELTS exam, as well as has numerous free resources available online, making it easier to practice and study at your own pace.

It is recommended to have adequate typing ability on the computer keyboard when answering questions during writing test.

Overall, the test is self-explanatory and doesn't require any more than a basic understanding of how to work a computer.

The cost of the test varies depending on location. In Australia, when you buy a TOEFL iBT® test voucher through ACE Testing hub, you can buy the voucher for just AU$298!

Yes, the test is administered in 1 day.

The test takes about 4 hours, but including the initial check-in, you should plan to be at the test center for at least 4½ hours.

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 12-day period.

If you already have a test appointment, you cannot register for another test date that is within 12 days of your existing appointment.

The registration fee is paid each time you register for a test date.

You can find a list of testing locations and dates on the ETS website.

Yes, English!

To get a good score on the test, it is important to prepare and get a lot of practice before your test day. There are plenty of free resources online, including a TOEFL® practice exam that would let you get a feel of how the test will go.

Absolutely not!

Having an accent from a non-native English-speaking country will not be a detriment and won't affect your score as long as you speak clearly and are easy to understand.