TOEFL Test Registration

Schedule an appointment to take the computer-based TOEFL test by using one of the methods described below.

Online Registration

Register Online using a valid credit card (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, and VISA).

• your local test center or 1-800-GO-TOEFL (1-800-468-6335) if you plan to test in the United States, Canada, or U.S. Territories*
• 1-443-751-4862 if you live outside the U.S. and want to test at a center in the United States.
• The Regional Registration Center (RRC) for the country in which you plan to test (if you plan to test outside the United States, Canada, or U.S. Territories*). You must call at least three days before you would like to test, not including the day you call and the day of the test.
• 1-800-529-3590 TTY

To schedule by phone, you will need a valid credit card: VISA, MasterCard or American Express. You will be given an appointment confirmation number. Be sure to write it down. You will also get a test date, reporting time, and test center address when you call. Look at the International Test Scheduling Form for the information you will be asked when you call.

* American Samoa, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico

Complete a CBT Voucher Request Form

If you do not have a credit card or you do not want to give your credit card number over the telephone:

• Fill in all the information on the CBT Voucher Request Form or use the form in the center of the Bulletin .
• Include credit card information (see preferred forms of payment ), or a check or money order payable to ETS-TOEFL
• Mail the form and payment to:

  ETS - CBT
  PO Box 371859
  Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7859
  USA

Or use the envelope and label in the TOEFL Information and Registration Bulletin for Computer-based and Paper-based Testing .

In two to four weeks, you will receive a voucher. Call one of the appointment scheduling telephone numbers above and use the 16-digit voucher number to schedule an appointment. Do NOT call before you receive your voucher. Vouchers are valid for one year from date of issue. If you do not receive your CBT voucher, or if you have lost it, call 1-609-771-7100.

Complete an International Test Scheduling Form

If you are testing outside the United States, Canada, or U.S. Territories* and you do not want to schedule an appointment over the telephone

• Fill in all the information on the International Test Scheduling Form. Be sure to indicate two test center choices.
• Include credit card information (Discover, JCB, VISA, MasterCard, or American Express, or CBT Voucher) or a money order or check made payable to ETS-TOEFL (see preferred forms of payment).
• ETS now accepts payments via the Western Union ® Quick Pay SM service for computer-based testing administrations. Only original receipts will be accepted by Prometric.
  • Instructions on how to send a Quick Pay: http://www.payment-solutions.com/quickpay_form.html
  • Locate an agent in your country: http://www.payment-solutions.com/agent.asp
  • When completing the payment services or blue form, please use the following codes under the "Pay To" section: Company Name: Educational Testing Service
    Company Code: TOEFLPROGRAM NJ
    Country: USA
• Mail or fax the completed form to the RRC for your area. The form must be received at least three weeks prior to your first choice test date.

An appointment confirmation number, test date, reporting time, test center location, and instructions about identification documents you must take to the center will be faxed, mailed, or emailed to you. If you do not receive an appointment confirmation, call the RRC three business days prior to your first choice test date to confirm your appointment status. If you miss your appointment, you will forfeit your test fee.

You will be assigned a test date, time, and location based on the information you provide. If no appointments are available you will be assigned to a date as close as possible to your choices. If your assigned test date does not meet your needs, contact the RRC within 24 hours of receipt of the letter notifying you of your appointment.

* American Samoa, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico

Walk-In Scheduling

Available ONLY if you are testing in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories*

• Go to a test center on the day you would like to test and see whether there are testing appointments available. You are NOT guaranteed an appointment. Unscheduled examinees are admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Take your CBT Voucher, if you have one.
• Be sure to take a valid passport or other acceptable form of identification.

Repeating the Test

TOEFL policy states that you may take the computer-based test only once per calendar month, even if you took the test and canceled your scores. If you test more than once in a calendar month, your new scores will NOT be reported and your test fee will not be refunded. Violation of this policy may result in additional action being taken.

Cancel or Reschedule a Test

Find out how to cancel or reschedule a testing appointment.

Things to Remember

Make your appointment early; test centers fill up quickly.

Take the test as soon as possible to be sure your score report will be received by the college or university of your choice in time to be considered with your application.

*American Samoa, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.