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Go for the Gold Standard: the TOEFL iBT® Test

Go for the Gold Standard: the TOEFL iBT® Test

Apr 3, 2025

Accepted by 11,500+ institutions in more than 160 countries, the TOEFL iBT test is recognized as the gold standard of English proficiency tests. In the U.S., it’s accepted by every university and preferred by 9 out of 10. Institutions trust TOEFL iBT scores because of the exam’s academic focus, established high standards of quality, and fair and unbiased scoring. In short, it helps them make confident admissions decisions.

The TOEFL iBT test will build confidence for you, too. The exam covers 100% academic English content, which means it measures all four academic English skills — reading, listening, speaking, and writing — as you will actually use them in a classroom. Success on the TOEFL iBT test will provide assurance that you have what it takes to succeed at a U.S. university.

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This mutual confidence on the part of schools and students has been a formula for success. According to a recent survey, more than 90% of TOEFL iBT test takers got into their first or second choice university.

Your Test. Your Choice.

The TOEFL iBT test is offered in three different ways to suit your needs and preferences: 

  • The TOEFL iBT test: Test on a computer at a test center.
  • The TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Test on a computer at home.
  • TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: Take the Reading, Listening, and Writing sections on paper at a test center, then complete the Speaking portion on a computer at home.

Prepped for Success

Ensure you are well-prepared for the TOEFL iBT test by utilizing one of our official practice tests. This includes the full-length TOEFL iBT Free Practice Test, where you’ll be able to:

  • View correct answers in the Reading and Listening sections
  • Listen to sample Speaking responses
  • Read sample Writing responses

Your Scores

When it comes to your scores, there are significant benefits to choosing the TOEFL iBT test:

  • Fast, Official Scores: If you take the exam at a testing center, you’ll receive your full, official scores just six days later. Those who take the Home Edition will get their scores in 6-10 days. And if you opt for the Paper Edition, your scores can be retrieved in 11-13 days.
  • MyBest® Scores: Show your best overall test performance with MyBest scores, the combination of your best section scores from the past two years.
  • Fair and Unbiased Scoring: Rest assured that all test scores are marked centrally using a combination of A.I. and human scoring to avoid any potential bias.

Ready to Register?

Another benefit of the TOEFL iBT test: more opportunities to register. You now only have to wait three days between exams, and you can register online in as little as two days before your test. Get more information about registering for the TOEFL iBT test here.

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