TOEFL iBT® Frequently Asked Questions

{"theme":"toefl-xlight","headingTag":"h3","goBackText":"Back","title":"Taking the Test","searchPlaceholder":"Search","searchEnable":true,"errorMessage":"Your search didn’t yield any results. Please try using a different keyword.","tableborder":true,"dataLayer":{"brand":"TOEFL","pageCategory":"toefl"},"questions":[{"title":"When and where can I take the TOEFL iBT test?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eYou can take the TOEFL iBT test from almost anywhere in the world, either at a test center or at home.Test appointments are available up to 6 days a week.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find a test location and date on the \u003ca title\u003d\"Schedule Your Test\" href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/schedule.html\"\u003eSchedule Your Test\u003c/a\u003e page or by logging in to your ETS account.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How long does the TOEFL iBT test take?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eThe test takes just under 2 hours to complete. You should plan for 2.5 hours, allowing 30 minutes for check-in.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How often can I take the TOEFL iBT test?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eYou can take the TOEFL iBT test as often as you like, but not more than once in a 3-day period.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"I have a disability. How do I apply for accommodations for my test?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eETS is committed to serving test takers with disabilities or health-related needs by providing accommodations that are reasonable and appropriate.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTesting accommodations are available for test takers who meet ETS requirements. See the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/register/disability-accommodations.html\"\u003eAccommodations\u003c/a\u003e page for available accommodations and information about how to request accommodations.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Can I take the TOEFL iBT test in mainland China?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eYes. Please note the information, policies and procedures specific to mainland China.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor tests at a test center, visit the \u003ca title\u003d\"National Education Examinations Authority (NEEA) website, Opens in a new window tab\" href\u003d\"https://toefl.neea.cn/\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNational Education Examinations Authority (NEEA) website\u003c/a\u003e. You will need to create an NEEA account.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor TOEFL iBT Home Edition tests in mainland China, you must purchase a voucher from the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) and purchase your test via an ETS account. For more information, visit \u003ca title\u003d\"Visit To, Opens in a new window tab\" href\u003d\"https://toefl.cn/at-home\" target\u003d\"_blank\" rel\u003d\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps://toefl.cn/at-home\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"I couldn’t complete my test because of a technical issue. What do I do?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have not received instructions about next steps, contact TOEFL Services. You can find the contact information for your country on the \u003ca title\u003d\"TOEFL Contacts\" href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/contact/testing-programs/toefl/test-takers.html\"\u003eTOEFL Contacts\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"What happens if I quit the test before completing it?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eIf you don’t complete at least one Reading question, one Listening question, one Speaking task and one Writing task, your test will not be scored. In other words, if you skip any section, no sections will be scored.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Do I have to complete all sections of the TOEFL iBT test? For example, if I just want to improve my Reading score, can I just complete that section?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eIf you don’t complete at least one Reading question, one Listening question, one Speaking task and one Writing task, your test will not be scored. In other words, if you skip any section, no sections will be scored.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How can I make sure I properly answer the Speaking questions?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the test, make sure that you understand what the questions will be asking and what the raters will be looking for in your response. See the \u003ca title\u003d\"Speaking Section\" href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/about/content/speaking.html\"\u003eSpeaking Section\u003c/a\u003e page for additional information and tips.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How can I make sure I speak enough during the Speaking section?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eWe recommend that you practice Speaking tasks with a timer, to get a better sense of how much time you have to speak. If you find that you are not speaking for the full time, practice making your responses longer.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"}]}