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Updated on Jul 29, 2025 12:25 IST
Sending your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores to colleges is an essential step in the application process for international students. Understanding how to efficiently send your scores can help ensure that your applications are complete and submitted on time.

Sending your TOEFL  scores to colleges is an important step for international students who want to study abroad. For many students in India, understanding how to send TOEFL scores to universities abroad can be confusing. However the process is quite simple once you know the steps involved.

Send TOEFL scores to Colleges

To send your TOEFL scores, you can do it either before or after taking the test. If you choose to send them before the test, you need to create an account on the ETS (Educational Testing Service) website and select up to four colleges to receive your scores for free. After taking the test, you can log in again to send additional scores, but this will cost you USD 25 for each extra college.

When it comes to timing, TOEFL scores are usually sent electronically within 4 to 12 days after your test date, depending on the method you choose. This means that if you plan ahead and send your scores early, colleges will receive them in time for your application deadlines. Understanding these steps will help ensure that your application is complete and submitted on time, making it easier for you to achieve your academic goals in an English-speaking country.

The TOEFL application fee of INR 16,900 includes up to four free official TOEFL score reports being sent to the universities/ institutes that you select before you take the TOEFL exam at the time of your TOEFL registration process. Candidates have the option to edit (add or delete) score report recipients through their ETS account until 10 p.m. (local test centre time) on the day before their TOEFL test. If you make selections after 10 PM, then you will have to pay USD 20 for each additional score report. 

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Table of contents
  • When are TOEFL scores available?
  • When Will My TOEFL Scores Be Sent?
  • How to send additional TOEFL Scores to Universities abroad?

When are TOEFL scores available?

The official TOEFL iBT scores will be made available to you approximately six days from the test date and test-takers who opt for the Special Home Edition of the TOEFL test would receive their results in 4-8 days from the date of their TOEFL at Home test. If the candidate has requested a paper copy of their score report before appearing for the test, it would be mailed within 11 days after the test date. Delivery times will be subject to local postal services.

When Will My TOEFL Scores Be Sent?

The time it takes to send your TOEFL scores depends on how the colleges or universities receive them (times are approximate):

Method

Processing Time

Additional Delivery Time

ETS Data Manager

4–8 business days

None

Server Feeds

8–10 business days

None

Postal Mail

10–12 business days

+7–10 days (US) / +4–6 weeks (Other location)

TOEFL Score Validity 

Your TOEFL score validity is for two years after the declaration of your result. If you are not satisfied with the scores on your first attempt, you can try again as there is no limitation on the number of retakes. However, there must be at least a three-day gap between your retakes; i.e if you have a test appointment for today, you cannot register for another appointment for the next three days. 

How to send additional TOEFL Scores to Universities abroad?

In this section, we are going to tell you, how you can send additional TOEFL scores to universities abroad.

Send additional TOEFL Scores - Online

  • Applicants are required to log in to their ETS TOEFL Account
  • Here, they would be required to access their account online and use the "Send Additional Score Reports" option.
  • Applicants will be required to pay $20 for each additional score report
  • Pay by credit/debit card, e-check or PayPal®.
  • Score reports are mailed 3–5 business days after your request is received.

Send additional TOEFL Scores - By fax

  • Applicants are required to fill out the TOEFL iBT Additional Score Report Request Form (PDF).
  • Fax the completed form with your appointment number and credit/debit card information to +1-610-290-8972.
  • If you send the same fax more than once, write "DUPLICATE" in large letters on the form to avoid extra charges to your credit/debit card.
  • Score reports are mailed 10 business days after your request is received.

Send additional TOEFL Scores - By mail

  • TOEFL applicants are required to complete the TOEFL iBT Additional Score Report Request Form (PDF).
  • and Mail it with your payment to:

ETS-TOEFL iBT

P.O. Box 6153

Princeton, NJ 08541-6153 USA

Score reports are mailed 10 business days after your request is received.

Still worried about sending your TOEFL scores? Put in your queries in the comments section for us to be able to answer them for you. 

Q:   How much does it cost to send TOEFL scores to university?
A:

Sending your TOEFL scores is free for the first four universities you select during registration. If you want to send scores to additional universities or if you decide after taking the test, it costs USD 20 for each extra score report.

Q:   Why should I choose to study at the Newcastle University UK?
A:

England Newcastle University is one of the top choices among international students due to the university's world-class programs, an impressive return on investment, vibrant campus life, and more. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained the following stars:

ParametersStars (Shiksha Reviews)
Overall3.7
Public Transportation4.5
Safety4.4
Quality of Faculty4.4
Student Life4.1
Value for Money3.6
Indian Food3.4
Permanent Immigration3.4
Post-study Jobs3.4
Part-time Work3.3
Internships3.0
Q:   Where does Bedfordshire Uni rank in UK?
A:

As per The Guardian, the Uni of Bedfordshire ranks at #103 in 2026 and #122 in 2025. Furthermore, as per Complete University Guide, this university ranks at #130 in 2026 and #120 in 2025. 

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Raushan Kumar is a skilled writer and a Study Abroad Expert in the Editorial Team at Shiksha. He oversees various aspects of studying abroad, including educational opportunities, entrance exams, colleges, latest new Read Full Bio
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