TOEFL

Yes, rules are strict near the date. If you try to change or cancel less than 4 full days before, you cannot do it online. You will lose the full fee with no refund. In very rare cases like serious illness, you can request a partial refund later by contacting ETS with proof.

Sign in to ETS. Select your test. Click "Cancel" and follow the steps to confirm. You must cancel at least 4 full days before the test day to get a partial refund. Usually, you get back about 50% of the fee after the deduction.

Log in to your ETS account. Find your test. Click reschedule. Pick a new date. You must do this at least 4 full days before your original test date. Pay about a USD 60 fee. Check slots fast.

Yes it is. You need a quiet private space. Proctors watch via camera the whole time. Multiple doors or balcony access can raise questions. Reddit users advise showing the entire room at check-in. Clear your desk completely. Follow rules or risk cancellation.

It uses a 1 to 6 band scale now. Half points apply like 4.5. The overall score averages your four sections. Reports still show the old 0-120 number too for some time. Check your official score sheet carefully.

Official ETS practice tests work best. Free ones on the TOEFL website match the real exam closely. Test takers recommend TOEFL Question Bank and some paid apps for speaking feedback. Combine them with YouTube tips. Avoid random books. Consistent practice beats everything else.

It can still catch you off guard. Daily conversation differs from the academic format. TOEFL test takers often say reading and listening sections feel tough under time pressure. Practice full tests helps a lot. Many fluent speakers score lower than expected at first. Do not skip mocks.

Some UK visa routes demand Secure English Language Tests like IELTS UKVI. Certain programs in France or Italy stick to their own tests or IELTS. Very few outright reject TOEFL though. If a country uses TOEFL less, it is usually because IELTS dominates locally. Research your target university early. Do not assume acceptance everywhere.

Yes in most cases. Canada accepts TOEFL for study permits. Australia recognizes it for student visas. The UK allows TOEFL iBT for certain visa types but prefers IELTS for others. New Zealand and Ireland usually accept it too. Immigration offices set their own minimum scores.

No. Not equal at all. The US and Canada rely heavily on TOEFL scores. Australia and New Zealand accept it but often list IELTS first. UK universities take both but some lean toward IELTS for visas. Germany and other European countries accept TOEFL for English-taught courses.