Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT)
Description:
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.
Format and Delivery:
Currently TOEFL is available in an internet-based test and is offered on specific dates a few times a month. The test has four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Examinees are allotted four and a half hours to complete the exam. A valid passport is required.
Type:
TOEFL is used as a measure of English proficiency and is usually required as an admissions requirement for undergraduate programs for non-native speakers by many US colleges and universities to measure English proficiency.
Registration Process:
To register for TOEFL, please go to the registration link shown. This will connect you with the ETS registration website, find a testing location by selecting a country, then a state. Select the USF Testing Center as you choice for testing location. For telephone registration call 1-800-468-6335.
Test and Fees:
Currently, ETS charges $175 for the TOEFL. There are no additional USF fees as ETS pays USF a fee for each person tested. ETS may impose a "no-show" fee and additional fees for late registration, additional score reports, etc. Please see the registration website for fee schedule. There is a $60 fee to reschedule and this must be done three days before your test date.
Retest Policies:
Examinees can retake the TOEFL as many times as needed or as often as the exam is offered.
Testing Schedule:
Call 1-800-GO-TOEFL for testing dates and times. Seating for this exam is limited and offered on a first-come, first served basis. During periods of increased demand, your first-choice of testing date and time may not be available. Examinees should register as early as possible to avoid potential scheduling conflicts.
Reference Links:
Test Prep Links:
http://cereg.usf.edu/WebModule/reg/index.jsp?categoryId=10032
Disability Services
If you are requesting nonstandard testing accommodations, you must register through ETS and have your accommodations approved prior to testing. Find more information on special accommodations for the TOEFL-iBT at http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register/disabilities/ or call 1-877-863-3546.