TOEFL iBT
Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet-Based Test)
TOEFL iBT is accepted by 12,500+ universities in 160+ countries, including every U.S. and Canadian university. A score of 100+ is competitive for top universities (110+ for the most selective). The home edition is available globally. Scores are valid for two years.
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Frequency
60+ dates per year
Duration
2 hours
Format
Online
Score range
1–6 (CEFR-aligned scale from Jan 2026; the 0–120 legacy score is also issued through Jan 2028)
Eligibility
No formal prerequisite
Conducting body
ETS (Educational Testing Service)
Registration fee
$200–$300 (varies by country)
Source: ETS (Educational Testing Service). Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: ETS — TOEFL iBT test content; ETS — TOEFL iBT score scale update (Jan 2026).
Last verified: 14 June 2026.
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