TOEFL dates
TOEFL dates run all year. Enter your first deadline to see when to book and when to test.
How TOEFL dates work
| Test center | At home | |
|---|---|---|
| How often | more than 170 times a year | 24 hours a day, 4 days a week |
| Book by | 7 days before, or 2 days before for US$49 | 24 hours before |
| Same test and fee | Yes | Yes |
How to book the TOEFL
- Create an ETS account with your name and date of birth exactly as they appear on your ID.
- Choose a test center or the Home Edition, then a date and time.
- Name up to four universities to get your scores free.
- Pay the fee. See the TOEFL cost in your country.
In mainland China, register through the national site, not the ETS account.
After the test
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| At the end of the test | Unofficial Reading and Listening scores, and the date official scores arrive |
| 3 days later | Official scores in your ETS account |
| 4 to 16 business days later | Your chosen universities receive the scores |
| 2 years later | The scores expire |
Questions
When are the TOEFL test dates?
There is no single national date. Test centers offer the TOEFL iBT more than 170 times a year, and the Home Edition runs 24 hours a day, 4 days a week. You see the open dates near you when you book in your ETS account.
How far ahead should I book?
ETS advises picking a test date at least 2 to 3 months before your earliest deadline and booking it as soon as it opens. Regular registration closes 7 full days before the test; after that you pay US$49 for express registration, which closes 2 days before.
How soon can I book the Home Edition?
At least 24 hours before your appointment, if a slot is open.
When do TOEFL scores come out?
In your ETS account 3 days after the test. Universities you named get them about 4 to 16 business days after the test, depending on how they receive scores.
How often can I retake the TOEFL?
As often as you like, but not more than once in any 3-day period.
Can I change my TOEFL date?
Yes, in your ETS account, at least 4 full days before the test, for US$69.
How long are TOEFL scores valid?
2 years from the test date.