TOEFL Registration 2024-25: How to Register, Step by Step Process

TOEFL registration 2024 is going on now. Interested students who are looking forward to applying to top foreign universities can complete their TOEFL exam registration as early as possible to get a preferred test centre and exam date. TOEFL test registration 2024 is available throughout the year for both TOEFL iBT and the home edition. The online TOEFL registration can be done on the ETS official website. Candidates can register for TOEFL in three modes: online, by phone, and by mail. TOEFL exam registration will be available 6 months in advance or as late as 2 days before the preferred test date. However, due to the extreme popularity of the test, students are advised to book their TOEFL slot at least 2 to 3 months in advance to get a favourable test date.

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1. TOEFL Registration Process 2024
2. TOEFL Registration 2024: Documents Required
3. Other Methods for TOEFL Registration
4. Points to Remember for TOEFL Registration
5. TOEFL Registration Dates 2024
6. TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Registration
7. TOEFL Exam Fees
8. TOEFL Test Centre 2024

There are 2 types of TOEFL tests: TOEFL iBT and TOEFL Essentials. The modes and process for TOEFL registration 2024 are similar for both the test types. The exam dates for TOEFL test registration vary for each test type. The TOEFL registration fees in India is Rs. 17,000. Candidates can select their required test type and register for TOEFL accordingly. Read this article on TOEFL exam registration to know the process and details of the TOEFL application from filling to submission.

TOEFL Registration Process 2024

Candidates can register for TOEFL exam in four different methods, which are mentioned below:

• Online

• Phone App

• Phone

• Mail

How to Register for the TOEFL? (Online)

Here are the steps involved in TOEFL registration 2024.

• Create an ETS Account or download the TOEFL Official app.

• Fill in the TOEFL application form

• Schedule the TOEFL test and make the fee payment

Steps for TOEFL Exam Registration

Candidates can now individually register for the TOEFL 2024 by following the detailed steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Create an ETS account

Visit the official TOEFL ETS website for the TOEFL test sign-up.

Fill in the general information like

• Name - The entered name should match with the ID proof, that the candidate carries to the examination.

• Gender

• User Name - Enter a new username for the ETS account

• Password

• Country

• Address

• City

• Postal code

• Phone

• Email ID

• Native language

• Citizenship

• Country of birth

TOEFL Search Service: This feature enables the candidate profile to be matched with the TOEFL participating schools and institutions. Here, the institutions can send admission information and education opportunities to the applicants. To opt for this feature fill in the background information during TOEFL registration.

• Countries - Applicants can select up to 5 countries where they are interested in studying.

• What is your next level of study? Mention the applying level of study like master’s or UG, etc.

• What is your desired field of study?

• Indicate your intended date of enrollment.

• What is your reason for taking the TOEFL test?

Once done review and submit the details.

Step 2: Fill out the TOEFL Application Form

Log in to the registered ETS TOEFL account and select “register for this test”. Choose the required TOEFL test type. Candidates with disabilities can request accommodations at this stage. Enter the following details and review at the end.

Section 1 - Test dates and test centres

• Select the required TOEFL test centre and test dates.

• Book the available TOEFL slot at the nearest suitable test centre.

Section 2: ID & Personal information

Select the suitable ID. Indian students can select the passport option and fill in the ID details like

• Country

• ID no.

Section 3: Background Information

For candidates who have already entered the details in the TOEFL search service, the details will be automatically listed here.

Filling in the background information is as follows.

• Countries - Auto-generated

• What is your next level of study? Auto-generated

• What is your desired field of study? Auto-generated

• Indicate your intended date of enrollment. Auto-generated

• What is your reason for taking the TOEFL test? Auto-generated

Section 4: Score Recipients

• Candidates can select up to 4 institutions or universities for which they would like to submit their TOEFL test scores.

• Choose the type of score report preferred like online at the website or through mail or a paper copy through courier.

Final acknowledgement - Review all the details and acknowledge the terms and conditions.

Section 5: Purchase of TOEFL Test Preparation Materials

Candidates can purchase the TOEFL test materials and courses, practice tests, etc., published by the official exam conducting authority at this stage.

Section 6: Payment of TOEFL fee

The total TOEFL registration fee is included with the VAT registration fee. The fee payment can be done through credit/debit cards, PayPal, e-check, etc., and complete the TOEFL registration process.

TOEFL Registration 2024: Documents Required

Candidates are required to provide Identity proof details during the TOEFL registration. The ID requirements differ from country to country. For Indian students, the required ID proof is a valid passport.

A few considerations in the ID proof are as follows.

• The ID must be a valid government-issued ID; expired IDs are not accepted.

• The name in the ID proof and the ETS TOEFL account must match.

• The ID proof must be a physical ID, not an electronic ID.

• The ID must include the full name of the applicant.

• Include a recognisable photograph.

• The signature on the ID must match the name of the candidate.

• For students under 15 years of age, the parents or guardians must also present their acceptable ID.

Other Methods for TOEFL Registration

Here are the details of TOEFL test registration through other modes for the TOEFL exam.

TOEFL Registration Through the Official TOEFL App

Recently, the ETS launched TOEFL Go! App for TOEFL test takers. This app can be used only for the test centre appointments of the TOEFL iBT test registration. Other registrations of the iBT home editions and paper editions can not be done through TOEFL Go. Candidates can download this app directly from the ETS TOEFL website and proceed with TOEFL exam booking.

• Open the app and fill in all the required fields given.

• Pay the TOEFL exam fees using Credit/Debit cards, e-check, Paypal account.

• Select a suitable local currency instead of US dollars and make the payment.

TOEFL Registration Through Mobile

Here are the steps involved in TOEFL test registration through a mobile phone.

• Check the details of the TOEFL exam registration (mentioned above for online mode) to know what information is required during the call.

• Keep the codes of the institutions ready to designate the score recipients of the TOEFL test.

• Candidates can call the TOEFL test Registration Regional Center of the country from which they are attempting the test.

TOEFL Registration Through E-mail

Here are the steps involved in TOEFL exam registration through mail.

• Download the TOEFL iBT test registration form at ets.org/pdfs/toefl/toefl-ibt-registration-form.pdf.

• Fill in all the details and include credit/debit card information.

• After completion, mail it to the address shown on the form.

• Make sure to submit the form at least 4 weeks before the TOEFL registration date of your choice.

• If the date mentioned in the form is not available, then the next possible date is assigned to the candidate. If the assigned date is not acceptable to the candidate, they can choose to reschedule without paying the rescheduling fee.

Related reading:

• TOEFL Syllabus 2024

• TOEFL exam pattern

Points to Remember for TOEFL Registration

Here are a few important things to be considered and followed by applicants while registering for the TOEFL test.

• The information regarding the test centres and test dates can change so candidates are suggested to frequently check for updated information before TOEFL exam registration.

• All the test centres are not open on all the given test dates.

• If the candidates are not able to find the test centre for the given date and location, they can change the dates and location to check for other available options.

• If the payment is declined by the cardholder or bank during TOEFL registration, then a fee of USD 30 is charged.

• Attempt the test sooner to get the results on time and to consider them for admission TOEFL application(s).

• The TOEFL registration is not transferable.

• There is no walk-in registration mode available for the TOEFL test.

• Kindly check the ETS account the day before the TOEFL test to look over any changes to the appointment made by ETS.

TOEFL Registration Dates 2024

Candidates can start the TOEFL registration process online by choosing the suitable TOEFL test date 2024. The TOEFL test registration will open 6 months before the test date and closes 7 days before the TOEFL test date. Students interested in attempting the test at the TOEFL test centre have to book the dates in advance as they fill up quickly.

TOEFL Registration Date 2024 Availability

By checking the following details candidates can proceed with the TOEFL test registration accordingly.

TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Registration

The home edition of the TOEFL exam is one of the testing options other than the test centre. It is nothing different from the TOEFL exam. Many universities abroad accept the TOEFL home edition scores. However, the candidate needs to check each TOEFL participating universities individually to check home edition acceptance.

The TOEFL registration for the home edition is the same as for the test centre. The candidates need to just select the home edition option, instead of the test centre. The TOEFL test dates for the home edition are available for 4 days a week and 24 hours a day. The candidates can register for TOEFL home even 24 hours before their chosen exam date.

The fee for the TOEFL at home is the same as the TOEFL test centre exam. However, candidates need to meet the at-home testing requirements before registration.

The TOEFL At-Home testing requirements are

• A computer with built-in or external speaker, microphone, camera, etc.
• Protor communication browser download.
• A quiet room.
• A tabletop for the computer and a chair for seating.

TOEFL Exam Fees

The fee for the TOEFL exam can vary for each country. In Indian, the TOEFL registration fee is Rs. 1 7,000/-. This TOEFL fee is the same for the both TOEFL test centre and the home edition. Students who register late for the exam have to pay the late registration fee. All the additional TOEFL fee details are mentioned below.

Additional Fees Details