Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a premier English-language proficiency test that is conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The TOEFL exam is conducted in computer-based mode, known as TOEFL iBT. The alternative paper-delivered mode is only available for locations where testing via the internet is not available. TOEFL iBT test measures all 4 communication skills — reading, listening, speaking, and writing, and is the preferred by educational institutions.  Over 11,000 universities and institutions spread across 150 countries accept TOEFL scores for admission, jobs and immigration purposes. The computer-based test is administered more than 60 times a year, and can be taken at designated test centres. Availability of test dates and exam centres can be checked at the time of TOEFL 2020 registration. 

The score of TOEFL is valid for a period of two years from the date of the test. 

TOEFL 2020 registration is open 24/7. Also, note that there is no specific eligibility criteria to take the TOEFL test; instead the applicant must refer the minimum TOEFL score - both section-wise and overall - prescribed by the institution he/she is seeking admission to.

There is no specific eligibility criteria for the TOEFL iBT 2020 exam as it is an English language proficiency test and any person who wants to study, work or immigrate abroad can take the TOEFL 2020 exam. That being said, the applicant must meet the institute-specific TOEFL eligibility criteria or minimum section-wise or overall marks in TOEFL 2020 as mandated by the institute applied for admission. 

Please note that the minimum TOEFL scores prescribed by universities may vary from one institute to another. 

Mode of Application : Online and Offline

Mode of Payment : Credit Card | Debit Card

TOEFL registration 2020 can be done in any of the following three ways:

• Online through one’s ETS account
• by phone 
• by mail

Online registration is the most common, fastest and easiest method. TOEFL 2020 registration is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

TOEFL Online Registration 2020

The steps to register for the TOEFL iBT Test are as follows.

Step 1 - Creation of applicant account 

Create a candidate account by entering personal information like name, date of birth, and gender. Next enter an current email address for correspondence, and furnish address and phone number. The candidate will also be prompted to enter username and password to create the account.

Step 2 - Select a test centre and date

The TOEFL iBT test will be conducted more than 60 times a year at designated test centres. To search for a suitable test date and convenient test centre, click on TEST CENTRE search bar.   

1. Then enter a location and then select a 2-month period duirng which to take the test.

2. The two-month period can be any consecutive two-months (say, January - February, February - March, March - April, etc)

3. Based on the selections made, a list of available test dates and corresponding test centres will be displayed on screen.  

4. To check availability of seats for a test centre, click on the “Show Test Times and Register” option given against the test centre. 

5. Finally, select a test centre and date

Step 3 - Complete registration 

Choose a score recipient with whom TOEFL scores will be shared once score are available. A maximum of four universities can be selected without any additional cost, except for exam fee. 

But to add more institutes, a fee of US$20 per institute has to be paid.

TOEFL Fee Structure 2020               

Details of the extra payments related to TOEFL 2020 exam:

TOEFL Registration 2020 - By Phone

To take the TOEFL iBT test in an exam centre located in the US, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico or Canada, call at +1-443-751-4862 or 1-800-GO-TOEFL (1-800-468-6335).

For any other location, the applicant has to call the Regional Registration Center (RRC). 

TOEFL Registration 2020 - By Mail

1. Download the TOEFL 2020 Registration Form 

2. Fill the form using Black/Blue pen ink.

3. Choose  a payment method from available options.

4. Send the completed TOEFL 2020 application form along with payment receipts to the address mentioned on the form or to the Regional Registration Centre 

5. Completed applications must reach admission office at least four weeks before test date.

In order to ensure comprehensive preparation for the TOEFL 2020 test, one may refer to the following TOEFL 2020 preparation tips in mind:

TOEFL 2020 Listening Preparation:

• Listen to radio, TV and online English broadcasts to get familiar with the English language, pronunciation, voice fluctuation, accents and enunciation.
• Practice questions and take notes of every potential point of importance during the listening exercises.

TOEFL 2020 Speaking Preparation:

• When listening to a broadcast, make it a habit to speak after or alongside it
• Learn how to enunciate a point clearly, cogently and without hesitation.
• Practice speaking in a timed environment via the official ETS Speaking preparatory videos on the TOEFL iBT YouTube channel.

TOEFL 2020 Reading Preparation:

• Practice reading questions in a timed environment.
• Work on your vocabulary. One way to achieve that is by becoming a vociferous reader - read well-reviewed novels, newspaper editorials, magazines, etc.

TOEFL 2020 Writing Preparation:

• Practice how to write on relevant topics in a timed environment.
• Ensure that you use the correct vocabulary and have sufficient knowledge of sentence structure and grammar to effectively communicate your opinions and write your answers.

TOEFL iBT test, which is delivered in computer-based mode is most common and also preferred by universities. The paper-delivered test, which is less common, is available only for locations where internet testing cannot is be done. TOEFL exam pattern 2020 is explained below:

1. Mode of exam - The TOEFL exam is administered in computer-based mode, known as TOEFL iBT Test. A paper-delivered mode is also available but only for locations where the internet-based test is not available.  

2. Sections - Four sections: reading, writing, speaking and listening. 

3. Duration - Approximately 3 hours, with each section to be allotted fixed time. 

4. Break: There is a 10-minutes break after the reading and listening section.

TOEFL Test Pattern 2020

TOEFL iBT 2020 scores will be available around 6 days after the test date. It can be viewed by logging into one's ETS account; the candidate will be notified about availability of TOEFL score through their registered email accounts.  

TOEFL 2020 scores will be valid for a period of two years from the date of the exam. So, once the PDF score reports are available, download and get a printout of the scorecard. PDF score reports are usually ready for download within 8 days of the test.

TOEFL 2020 Result              

TOEFL 2020 Scores