TOEFL Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the TOEFL?
2. Who creates the TOEFL?
3. When is the TOEFL given?
4. How do I register?
5. How much does it cost to take the TOEFL?
6. How long does it take to get my scores back?
7. How many times can I take the TOEFL?
8. What is a good score on the TOEFL?
   
9. When should I start preparing for the TOEFL?

1. What is the TOEFL?
   TOEFL stands for: Test of English as a Foreign Language. It's purpose is to measure the English ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in American universities.
   
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2. Who creates the TOEFL?
   The TOEFL is created by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
   
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3. When is the TOEFL given?
   You can look up test dates by location here. To get the most up-to-date information, you will want to make an account.
   
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4. How do I register?
   You can register online, over the phone, by mail, or in person. For registration instructions, visit the ETS Registration Page.
   
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5. How much does it cost to take the TOEFL?
   Registration fees vary by country. Select your country on this page to view fees. You should also be aware of any possible additional fees:
   

   Item	Fees
   Registration	Fees vary by country.
   Late registration	US$35
   Rescheduling	US$60
   Reinstatement of canceled scores	US$20
   Additional score reports (per institution or agency)	US$18 each
   Speaking or Writing Section rescore	US$80
   Speaking and Writing Section rescore	US$160
   Returned personal check (paper or electronic)	US$20

   
   
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6. How long does it take to get my scores back?
   That will depend on the test date you choose. Here is a table with the test dates and corresponding score posting dates for 2014.
   

   Test Date	Approximate Score Posting Date
   Saturday, January 11, 2014	Tuesday, January 21, 2014*
   Sunday, January 12, 2014	Wednesday, January 22, 2014*
   Friday, January 17, 2014	Monday, January 27, 2014*
   Saturday, January 18, 2014	Tuesday, January 28, 2014*
   Saturday, January 25, 2014	Tuesday, February 04, 2014
   Saturday, February 08, 2014	Tuesday, February 18, 2014*
   Saturday, February 15, 2014	Tuesday, February 25, 2014*
   Saturday, February 22, 2014	Tuesday, March 04, 2014
   Friday, February 28, 2014	Monday, March 10, 2014
   Saturday, March 01, 2014	Tuesday, March 11, 2014
   Sunday, March 02, 2014	Wednesday, March 12, 2014
   Friday, March 14, 2014	Monday, March 24, 2014
   Saturday, March 15, 2014	Tuesday, March 25, 2014
   Sunday, March 16, 2014	Wednesday, March 26, 2014
   Saturday, March 22, 2014	Tuesday, April 01, 2014
   Sunday, March 23, 2014	Tuesday, April 02, 2014
   Saturday, March 29, 2014	Tuesday, April 08, 2014
   Saturday, April 05, 2014	Tuesday, April 15, 2014
   Saturday, April 12, 2014	Tuesday, April 22, 2014
   Saturday, April 19, 2014	Tuesday, April 29, 2014
   Friday, April 25, 2014	Monday, May 05, 2014
   Sunday, April 27, 2014	Wednesday, May  07, 2014
   Saturday, May 10, 2014	Tuesday, May 20, 2014
   Sunday, May 11, 2014	Wednesday, May 21, 2014
   Saturday, May 17, 2014	Tuesday, May 27, 2014*
   Friday, May 23, 2014	Monday, June 02, 2014*
   Saturday, May 24, 2014	Tuesday, June 03, 2014*
   Sunday, May 25, 2014	Wednesday, June 04, 2014*
   Saturday, May 31, 2014	Tuesday, June 10, 2014
   Saturday, June 14, 2014	Tuesday, June 24, 2014
   Sunday, June 15, 2014	Wednesday, June 25, 2014
   Friday, June 20, 2014	Monday, June 30, 2104
   Saturday, June 21, 2014	Tuesday, July 01, 2014
   Saturday, June 28, 2014	Tuesday, July 08, 2014*
   Sunday, June 29, 2014	Wednesday, July 09, 2014*
   Sunday, July 06, 2014	Wednesday, July 16, 2014
   Friday, July 11, 2014	Monday, July 21, 2014
   Saturday, July 12, 2014	Tuesday, July 22, 2014
   Saturday, July 26, 2014	Tuesday, August 05, 2014
   Saturday, August 09, 2014	Tuesday, August 19, 2014
   Saturday, August 16, 2014	Tuesday, August 26, 2014
   Friday, August 22, 2014	Tuesday, September 02, 2014*
   Saturday, August 23, 2014	Tuesday, September 02, 2014*
   Saturday, August 30, 2014	Tuesday, September 09, 2014
   Saturday, September 06, 2014	Tuesday, September 16, 2014
   Saturday, September 13, 2014	Tuesday, September 23, 2014
   Sunday, September 14, 2014	Wednesday, September 24, 2014
   Friday, September 19, 2014	Monday, September 29, 2014
   Saturday, September 27, 2014	Tuesday, October 07, 2014
   Saturday, October 04, 2014	Tuesday, October 14, 2014
   Saturday, October 11, 2014	Tuesday, October 21, 2014
   Friday, October 17, 2014	Monday, October 27, 2014
   Saturday, October 18, 2014	Tuesday, October 28, 2014
   Saturday, October 25, 2014	Tuesday, November  04, 2014
   Sunday, October 26, 2014	Wednesday, November 05, 2014
   Sunday, November 02, 2014	Wednesday, November 12, 2014
   Saturday, November 08, 2014	Tuesday, November 18, 2014
   Sunday, November 09, 2014	Wednesday, November 19, 2014
   Friday, November 21, 2014	Tuesday, December 02, 2014*
   Saturday, November 29, 2014	Tuesday,  December 09, 2014
   Saturday, December 06, 2014	Tuesday, December 16, 2014
   Friday, December 12, 2014	Monday, December 22, 2014
   Saturday, December 13, 2014	Tuesday, December 23, 2014
   Sunday, December 14, 2014	Friday, December 26, 2014*
   Friday, December 19, 2014	Tuesday, December 30, 2014*
   Saturday, December 20, 2014	Wednesday, December 31, 2014*

   
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7. How many times can I take the TOEFL?
   You can retake the TOEFL as many times as you like, as long as you do not take it more than once in a 12 day period.
   
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8.  What is a good score on the TOEFL?
   A good score is one that will get you into the school or agency of your choice, so the answer depends on where you what you want to do. Check with your college, university, or agency for their average or accepted TOEFL scores. There is no pass or fail score on the TOEFL. 
   
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9. When should I start preparing for the TOEFL?
   ETS suggests that you start preparing at least eight weeks before your test date. We say the earlier the better! Register for your Excel Test Prep TOEFL Course today.