The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is for non-native speakers of English who plan to study and attend undergraduate or graduate school at a college/university in the U.S.

The test is both computer- based as well as paper in pencil in some locations and countries and is designed to test language skills that are considered imperative for effective communication: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The test is four hours and is administered by the ETS (Educational Testing Service). To learn more about locations and country locations please visit: Locations

Interested students need to check with the college(s) they are interested in attending and applying to prior to taking the TOEFL iBT. Scores that are required vary from school to school and students need to check for details with applicable schools.

Preparing for the test:

Classroom Courses as well as private tutors are available through The Princeton Review at:
Princeton Review

Also you can call The Princeton Review in the U.S toll free at (800) 273-8439) to enroll in an online class aid in preparing for the TOEFL iBT.

Online practice tests are also available through the Educational Testing Service at TOEFL practice: http://toeflpractice.ets.org/

Test Dates and Registration Information

For a complete list of dates and country locations the TOEFL is offered please visit”
http://www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cgi?test=toefl
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To register for the test:

For the fastest and most convenient service, register online.

http://www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cgi?test=toefl
*A valid credit card is required (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, or Visa® card), or an electronic check (e-check) if you have a bank account in the United States or its territories.
*Registration is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
*Early registration closes seven days prior to the test date (not including the day of the test).
*Late registration closes three days prior to the test date (not including the day of the test).
Registrations received after the early registration deadline incur a late fee of US$25.
By Phone

Review the TOEFL iBT Registration Form (PDF) for the information you will be asked to provide when you call.
http://www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cgi?test=toefl

Testing Location Phone
United States, Canada, or U.S. Territories* 1-443-751-4862 or 1-800-GO-TOEFL (1-800-468-6335)
Outside the United States, Canada, or U.S. Territories* Call your Regional Registration Center (PDF)
If you live outside the U.S. and want to test in the United States 1-443-751-4862
Text phone (must have access to a Teletypewriter (TTY) 1-800-529-3590
* American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands
When registering by phone, you are given a
1-registration number, which you must bring to the test center on test day
2-test date
3-reporting time
4-test center address
For additional information about how to register for the TOEFL and the specific individual country contact information please visit: TOEFL online. http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=f968af5e44df4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=6cd6197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD

Test Fee
Item Fee
TOEFL computer-based Test (one tester score and four additionals)
http://www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cgi?test=toefl Varies by country

Rescheduling Fee $40
Reinstatement of cancelled iBt scores $20
Additional score report requests $17
Fee for returned check $20

Test Structure:
Language Skill Question/Task/Time Limit
Reading 36-70 multiple choice questions
60-100 minutes
Listening 34-51 multiple choice question
60-100 minutes
Break 10 minutes

Speaking Six tasks
20 minutes
Writing Six tasks
20 minutes
To learn more about the specifics of the test structure, please visit: TOEFL Online.

http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=ff58af5e44df4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=ab16197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD

Scoring:
For the Internet-based test, you will receive four section scores and a total score:
Reading (0-30)
Listening (0-30)
Speaking (0-30)
Writing (0-30)
Total Score (0-120)
In addition to numeric scores, your score record also includes performance feedback that indicates your performance level and a description of the kinds of tasks that test takers within the reported range can typically do. Your scores are based on your performance on the questions in the test. You must answer at least one question in each Reading and Listening section, write at least one essay, and complete at least one Speaking task to receive an official score report.
You will receive from the ETS within 15 days of taking the test:
• One printed examinee’s score record to you.
• Up to four official score reports to the institutions you designated when registering for the test.
The printed score report will contain the final section scores as well as total score.