TOEFL

Yes, late registration for TOEFL is allowed but, it comes with an additional fee. Regular registration should be completed at least seven days before the test date, while late registration can be done up to two days prior with an extra charge of approximately around INR 3,900. The late registration of TOEFL exam closes four days before the test date.

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam is a standardized test conducted to assess the English language proficiency test of non-native speakers. The TOEFL exam is mainly conducted for university admission, work pupses in English-speaking countries. 

You can verify your Test of English as a Foreign Language test center information and timings by logging into ETS support account 24 hours before your appointment. The official TOEFL website provides an India test center list with established venues spread throughout Ahmedabad and Allahabad and Bengaluru and Chennai together with more than thirty other centers nationwide. Testing candidates must pay INR 16,900 to take the TOEFL exam in India through either online or phone registration in addition to applying at test registration centers.

Your chosen test center or online registration window closes on the last day for registering to take the TOEFL. Still, the general deadlines are;

Regular Registration – Within the last 7 days until the test date.

Late Registration: 2 days before the test day (late fee: $40)

You will want to register with at least 1–2 months in advance to grab your top picked date and location. 

Singaporean universities accept both IELTS and TOEFL as valid English language proficiency tests. However, many institutions generally prefer IELTS. However, the choice between IELTS and TOEFL may depend on the specific requirements of the institution you are applying to.

If you belong to a country where English is not the native language, you will have to provide proof of English language proficiency with the help of exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, etc. The University of Toronto does accept TOEFL scores. In the case of TOEFL iBT, the University of Toronto requires at least 100 with a minimum of 22 in Writing. The discretionary range of TOEFL score is from 89 to 99 with at least 22 in Writing. In the case of paper-delivered TOEFL, the University reviews each application individually.

Different Canadian universities want different TOEFL scores. For bachelor's courses, you need around 80. For master's courses, you need about 90. Some top universities want more than 90. 

Yes, TOEFL is accepted in Canada for university admissions. 

Some of the best TOEFL preparation books are:

• The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT Test, 6th Edition: Made by ETS, it has real practice questions, sample essays, and 4 full practice tests.
• Barron's TOEFL iBT: Gives 8 full practice tests, listening audios online, and reviews of all TOEFL sections.
• Kaplan's TOEFL iBT Prep Plus: Has 4 full practice tests and 450+ sample questions with answers.
• Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL iBT Test: Has many exercises, tips, and 7 mock tests for practice.

The minimum TOEFL score is not same for every university or program. It change depending on where you apply. In general, many top US universities ask for a TOEFL score between 80 to 110 for undergraduate and graduate programs.

For example:

• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology): 100+ for Bachelor's, 90+ for Master's
• Harvard University: 80+
• Stanford University: 101+
• Caltech (California Institute of Technology): 110+