Tag: rules and regulations

Looking for info on TOEFL rules and regulations? We cover the ins and outs of taking the TOEFL, from registration to sending scores.

How Long Is the TOEFL Test?

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL General Info, TOEFL LogisticsTags , , ,

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It can be almost as tricky to figure out how to make sure you get to all the TOEFL questions as it is to figure out how to answer them. As such, many test takers worry about the TOEFL test time. But how long is the TOEFL test? Answer: about four hours for the TOEFL iBT, and three for the paper-delivered TOEFL. As you can see, the TOEFL certainly isn’t short—but it doesn’t have to be endless, either.

In this guide, we go over the length of the TOEFL iBT, the revised Paper-delivered Test, and all of their sections. We also give you four tips on how to deal with the TOEFL test time so that you can beat exhaustion on test day.

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3 Reasons to Request a TOEFL Rescore (and 4 Not To)

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL LogisticsTags , , , ,

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Not happy with your TOEFL score? Then you might want to get a TOEFL rescore. TOEFL rescoring is when ETS (the maker of the TOEFL) gets new raters to reevaluate your Speaking and Writing scores. But is this service actually worth using?

Read on to learn more about what a TOEFL rescore entails and how to request one. We’ll also take a look at the risks involved with TOEFL rescoring and give you tips on whether you should consider getting one.

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TOEFL Score Validity: How Long Are TOEFL Scores Good For?

Author Christine SarikasPosted on Categories TOEFL General InfoTags ,

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Do TOEFL scores expire? Ho long are TOEFL scores are valid? Read this guide for the answers to those questions as well as everything you need to know about TOEFL iBT score validity. In this guide, we’ll go over how long TOEFL scores are valid for, what happens after they expire, if you can still use expired scores, and how this affects your planning when applying to schools.

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How Often Can You Take the TOEFL? Should You Retake?

Author Christine SarikasPosted on Categories TOEFL General InfoTags ,

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Not happy with your TOEFL score but not sure if you can or should take the exam again? Fortunately, retaking the TOEFL is an option! 

In this guide, we’ll go over the formal TOEFL retest policy, how to retake the TOEFL, how often you can take the TOEFL, what schools really think of retakes, how to decide if a TOEFL retake is right for you, and how to make sure you score higher on your retake. Let’s get started!

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TOEFL Score Report: What’s on It and How to Send It

Author Hannah MunizPosted on Categories TOEFL General InfoTags , ,

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Once you’ve taken the TOEFL, your next task is to try to make sense of your TOEFL score report. What kind of information will appear on your TOEFL report? How does TOEFL score reporting for schools work?

In this guide, we’ll teach you everything there is to know about the TOEFL score report, including how to access your TOEFL report, what’s included on it, and how to send copies of it to schools.

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