TOEFL

The TOEFL exam is conducted over 170 times a year at authorized test centers, primarily in the internet-based format (TOEFL iBT). Candidates can retake the exam as many times as they wish, although they must wait at least 12 days between attempts. In addition to the iBT format, the paper-based TOEFL (TOEFL PBT) is offered four times a year in locations where internet testing is not available. Overall, the TOEFL provides ample opportunities for candidates to schedule their tests throughout the year.

The TOEFL iBT exam dates 2025 has been announced and can be booked through the official website. The TOEFL exam dates will vary on the basis of availabilty.

Mobile phones are strictly prohibitted inside the TOEFL exam centres. So, candidates should not bring phone to TOEFL test centres.

The TOEFL test can be attempted as many times as the candidate wants, but to take a re-test the candidate has to wait for a three-day period after attempting the first test.

The TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test scores would be communicated to the student within 4-8 days. Candidates should keep in mind that due to the ongoing pandemic delivery of paper score reports may be delayed. 

The TOEFL score requirement for MS courses in Harvard is 80-103. Candidates looking to take admission into Harvard can check out TOEFL score requirements for Harvard. 

The eight different Ivy League universities are most likely going to have different TOEFL eligibility criteria for their courses. Candidates can check out the TOEFL requirements of Ivy League universities, here.

At the time of registration, the candidate gets the option of sending four free score reports to colleges/universities/programs. Official score reports will be sent to the selected recipients approximately 11 days after your test date by ETS. However, a lot of times test-takers would want to send to more than four recipients and they can do so with a fee.

Candidates should note that while the unofficial scores match the final scores most of the time. However, only the official scores will be considered by universities. The unofficial score is only an early indication of your performance that can be used to make a more informed decision.

Candidates can now view unofficial scores for the Reading and Listening sections on-screen immediately upon completing the test. These scores can give you an early indication of your performance and help you make a well-informed decision about reporting your scores before leaving the test centre.