Q: WHO ADMINISTERS THE TOEFL?
A:The TOEFL is written and administered by Educational TestingService (ETS) of Princeton, New Jercy.

Q: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE INSTITUTIONAL AND THE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ADMINISTATIONS OF TOEFL?
A:They are the same in difficulty and subject matter tested. Theuses of the Institutional Administration are quite limited.

Q: CAN I TAKE THE TOEFL MORE THAN ONCE?
A:Yes. Previous scores will be reported, but most schoolsconsider only the most recent score. Many students take TOEFLmore than once.

Q: WHAT MATERIALS MAY I BRING TO THE TOEFL?
A:Admission ticket or official authorization, your official identification document, a completed photo file recordwith a recent photo attached.Also bring four sharpered medium-soft HB black lead pencils, a good clean eraser, and a watch.

Q: WHAT MATERIALS MAY I NOT BRING?
A:You may not bring any paper, food, calculators, dictionaries (orany other books), tape recorders, or cameras.

Q: HOW MANY KINDS OF TOEFL TESTS ARE THERE?
A: There are currently 3 kinds of TOEFL tests being used around the world:
The IBT: The Internet Based TOEFL Test (IBT) is currently being used in many territories and countries

The ETS PBT: The Paper and Pencil TOEFL. This test is administered by ETS. It is given six times per year (the testing schedule for 2007-8 is : August 18, 2007; October 13, 2007; November 10, 2007; January 12, 2008; March 7, 2008; May 10 2008. It is offered at specific locations (you should note that all centers are not open on each of the above dates). See the offical TOEFL website for locations.

The Institutional PBT: Also called the Institutional TOEFL. This test is administered by English language institutions around the world. However, universities and colleges normally do not accept this test for admission unless it is used in a local context. There are no plans to phase out this test.

The student must ask the educational institution which type of TOEFL Test it accepts. Different universities accept different TOEFL tests. For example, the University of California, Davis accepts the IBT, ETS PBT, Institutional IBT .

ETS has tried very hard to make the tests equally difficult. Most students feel that the IBT is more difficult because it contains more difficult reading and listening tasks--and it contains a Speaking Section. Some students feel that the Institutional PBT is easier because it does not always contain a writing section--and it contains a grammar section. Different students will have different reactions to the different tests.

Q: HOW MANY QUESTIONS ARE THERE IN TOEFL TESTS?
A:There will be at least 140 questions.The number of test questions and the amount of time needed to take the TOEFL test may vary from one test administration to another.

Q: HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE TEST?
A:There are two ways to register: 1)Online registration 2)Mail registration: To register by mail, you must obtain an Information Bulletin containing a registration form and information about the test.

Q: HOW MUCH DOES THE TEST COST?
A:The test costs $130. See TOEFL Testing and Service Fees for preferred forms of payment.

Q: DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE TEST OF WRITTEN ENGLISH (TWE)?
A: Yes, you will also be required to take the Test of Written English. There is no additional charge for the TWE test. also the score report will show the two scores separately.

Q: ONCE I AM REGISTERED CAN I CHANGE MY TEST CENTER ASSIGNMENT?
A: If you cannot take the test at your assigned center, you may go to another test center on the date printed on your admission ticket, but there is no guarantee that space or test materials will be available for you. Do NOT contact the test center before the day of the test. It will not have the information necessary to assist you

Q: WHEN WILL MY TEST SCORES MAILED? CAN I RECEIVE THEM EARLY?
A:Score results will be mailed to you and to the institutions listed on your answer sheet approximately five weeks after the test date. Under no circumstances can score reports be mailed any earlier. However, you may obtain your scores by phone before receiving your copy of the examinee score record. Consult the score reporting schedule to find out when your scores will be available.

Q: HOW CAN I CANCEL MY SCORES?
A:Immediately after the test, contact TOEFL/TSE Services in Princeton, NJ, USA.

Q: WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO HAVE MY ADMISSION TICKETS(S)?
A:If you have not received your ticket(s) two weeks before the test, contact TOEFL Services.

Q: HOW CAN I CONTACT TOEFL?
A:1)toefl@ets.org
2)TOEFL Services
Educational Testing Services
P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA
Telephone: Inside the United States, US Territories* and Canada 1-877-863-3546 (toll free)
Outside the United States, US Territories* and Canada 1-609-771-7100
Fax: 609-771-7500 TTY: 609-771-7714