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TOEFL iBT® Frequently Asked Questions
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It\u0027s the only test that measures all four academic English skills — reading, listening, speaking and writing — the way they are actually used in a classroom, so you can be confident you’ll stand out to universities where it counts.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"What is TOEFL iBT Home Edition?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eThe TOEFL iBT Home Edition is the\u0026nbsp;same\u0026nbsp;TOEFL iBT test you would take at a test center, just taken from the privacy of your own home and monitored online by a human proctor. You may occasionally see TOEFL iBT Home Edition referred to as simply ‘Home Edition’, ‘at home’ or ‘test online.’\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Why should I take TOEFL iBT?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eTOEFL iBT scores are accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can test your way, at a test center or at home, with convenient appointment options up to 6 days a week.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"What universities and other institutions accept TOEFL iBT scores?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eTOEFL iBT scores are accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries, and preferred worldwide, including 100% of universities in Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Ireland. To find institutions that accept TOEFL iBT scores, use the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/destinations-search.html\"\u003eTOEFL Destinations Search\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How is TOEFL iBT used by institutions?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eTOEFL iBT scores are used by universities and other institutions as a measure of academic English proficiency, to ensure that applicants have the English skills needed to succeed in their programs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Can I take the TOEFL iBT test if I am under 15 years old?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eThere are no age restrictions for the TOEFL iBT test. However, the content is at the level of a first-year university student.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are age 15 or younger and you are testing at a test center, we suggest you be accompanied by a parent or other authorized adult age 18 or older, who will be required to complete and sign a release form at the test center.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Is TOEFL iBT accepted for visas?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eTOEFL iBT scores can be used to meet visa requirements for English proficiency in several countries. The TOEFL website has visa information for \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/study-in-australia.html\"\u003eAustralia\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/study-in-newzealand.html\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/study-in-canada.html\"\u003eCanada\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/study-in-uk-europe.html\"\u003eUK and Europe\u003c/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/study-in-us.html\"\u003eUnited States\u003c/a\u003e, as well as \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/tips-for-visa-application.html\"\u003egeneral tips for applying for a visa\u003c/a\u003e. We recommend that you check with the appropriate government agency for the most current requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Can I use TOEFL iBT to apply for a study permit in Canada?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eYes. See more information on the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/where-to-study/study-in-canada.html\"\u003eGo to Canada\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;page for more details.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Is there research that shows how effective TOEFL iBT is at measuring English proficiency?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eWe recommend starting with the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/research/insight-series.html\"\u003eTOEFL Research Insight Series\u003c/a\u003e, which presents TOEFL research in an easy-to-understand format. You can find additional TOEFL iBT research on the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/research.html\"\u003eTOEFL Research Program\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How are TOEFL iBT test items created?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eTOEFL iBT test items are developed through a collaborative effort involving researchers, test developers, and psychometricians, using a multi-step process to evaluate reliability and confirm validity. AI-assisted tools may support the development of some items, all of which undergo rigorous human review.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"}]}