The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a North-American test and os one of the most widely utilised exams to test the potential of the candidates to study and excel in an English -Speaking University. At present, the TOEFL exam is given by 1 million candidates across the world every year. More than 8000 colleges and universities in 137 countries including the US, Canada, Australia and UK are accepting the results of the exam. The List of colleges are available on the official website of the exam. Qualifying from an English Speaking University will attract amole of job offers available in the market. It tests the candidate’s ability to enhance all four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Higher scores invite better job placements. Candidates who clear the exam can certainly pursue Higher Level of education overseas. All the sections in the exam are Computer based to measure the applicant’s comfort with the English Language. This test basically gives the foreign universities an assurance that you know English well.

The TOEFL iBt (Internet Based Test) and TOEFL PBT (Paper Based Test) are quite different when it comes to availability and access. The PBT is lesser available as it is more expensive, offline and tougher to evaluate, transport and access. Both the exams have a major difference in their content. PBT has a duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes .It comprises of 3 sections and is provided in the area where internet is not available. PBT also doesn’t require the integrated tasks which are required by iBT. In iBt version of the test, the applicant gets a performance based feedback for each skill in the final report which is missing in PBT.

TOEFL Internet Based Test as introduced in 2012 and is most prominent and preferred test mode by most of the International Institutes and is currently chosen by 96% of the appearing candidates. TOEFL IBT is evaluated by four parameter which are: Reading, Writing. Listening and Speaking. Every section has a score of 0-30 which has a maximum score of 120 points. There are mandatory 2 tasks in Writing and 4 tasks in Speaking. You will be able to see your TOEFL score report for free after 15 business days after giving your exam. The length of the test has gradually gone shorter from 4 hours to 3 hours over the years. The test must be completed in one session and if you quit the test without finishing it, you’ll have to re-register yourself-and pay the amount yet again.The test scores are valid for upto 2 years. Hundreds of million of dollars have been invested by ETS to conduct the TOEFL IBT.

In order to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), you need to have passed in 10+2 from any recognised Indian Board or University. However, the candidate must acquire a valid ID proof which should showcase the citizenship and the test location given to the candidate. It is mainly required for the registration process.

In terms of TOEFL eligibility criteria, ETS- the conducting body of TOEFL has not specified any age limit required to appear for the test .

Here are the steps which are to be followed for the Registration Process: Visit the website https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register/. Then click on Online Registration button. The benefit of it is that the site is open 24/7 , so you can register anytime of the day. You need to fill the information on the personal information, education etc so that your profile is created. Immediately after this you’ll receive a confirmation mail. Pick a date for the test and the test centre you prefer and once approved, your registration process will be all done. Four universities might be selected where the TOEFL score is to be sent .Also, more universities can also be added once you pay 20 USD extra for each university. Make sure you use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Windows 7 for the registration process. PHONE REGISTRATION- You can contact the TOEFL Regional Registration Centre to apply cor TOEFL at least 7 days before the date of the test. It will charge you a late regular fees of extra 40USD if you call before 5pm on one day prior the test. The payment can be done through VISA debit/credit cards, e-cheque or Paypal.

ETS allows the applicants to choose Exam dates for TOEFL according to their preference throughout the year. A Scheduled plan must be present in the mind of the candidate so that their TOEFL score report can reach the recipient universities on time. Candidates have the choice of cancelling or rescheduling the exam too.

A Special ibt Home edition has been launched by ETS in some regions in response to an alarming rate of Covid in some regions. The exam is the same accurate and effective TOEFL iBT examination that is given to test takers at home, according to the organisation that administers it. The test will be monitored by remote supervisors in real time. All test takers will have their rescheduling fees for the time being, according to ETS. Students can continue their education and meet their application requirements without interruption. The TOEFL ibt test is the same reliable and unique that is provided to the candidates for their comfort and privacy of their homes through ProctorU. It is meant for the safety of students. The TOEFL IBT is conducted more than 50 times in a year at various test centres worldwide. It is conduced in more than 4500 centres in 165 countries.