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In the past, you registered to take a TOEFL test as a first step, but these days, the first step you have to do is create an ETS account. Creation of an ETS account can be done online, or with the TOEFL Official App, or by phone. The next step is then registration (after you've figured out when you're going to take the test). Online registration is the quickest method and is available 24/7 at the ETS web site. The TOEFL Official App can be used to register, but only if you are taking a test at a test center. You can also register by phone or by mail. Credit card payment is the most common method, but not the only one allowed, used to pay your fee(s) when you register. For complete registration method details, please see the ETS page.

The IBT test is offered more than 60 times a year at thousands of locations around the world. The Home Edition is available 24 hours a day, several days a week. Even with all the dates and locations, it's best to register early, even for the Home Edition. This is especially true if you need to register by mail. If you decide to mail in the form, ETS must receive it and your payment 4 weeks before the earliest test date you choose. You can register online, and with the TOEFL Official App, and by phone several months ahead of time for a given test date and location. Registration is stopped a week before a test date. Although it is possible to register up to 2 days online before the test date, it will cost extra.

The cost to take the TOEFL test varies by country. The fee must be paid at the time you register. To find a location, the next available test dates and the fees, go to this ETS page.

You need to have 1 (or more) dates and location(s) picked out before you can register. You should pick a few alternate dates incase your first choice has already filled up. Another requirement is to have your identification (has to have your name in English, your picture and signature – your passport is perfect) ready. You will use this same ID on your test day. Note that the name on your chosen ID *must* match exactly with the name you used when you created your ETS account.

When you have registered successfully, you will get a registration confirmation email. Login to your ETS account to check if the date or location of your test gets changed. You also access your ETS account to see your score.

If you need to cancel, you must do it 4 days before the day of the exam in order to get a refund. You'll only get half of the fee back though. If you need to reschedule the date or location, you must do it 4 days before the day of the exam. It will also cost extra to reschedule. The easiest way to cancel or reschedule is through your ETS account.

The day before your test, make sure to login into ETS account and make sure nothing has changed. Also review the steps you need to do upon arrival if doing your test at a test center, as well as all the other requirements. Check out this ETS page. If you're doing the Home Edition, make sure to review what you need to have ready in your home and for your computer. For more details on how to be ready for your test day with the Home Edition, check out this ETS page.

On your test day, you do to want to be late. ETS will not refund you if you are late and you won't be allowed to do the test! Make sure you arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes before the exam is to start. Even for the Home Edition this applies, as there is a check-in process you must complete. At a test center, you must have your valid ID. That's about all you need because almost everything else will not be allowed to be brought into the testing area. Cellphones, laptops, iPods, food, bags, etc can't be brought into the testing area. Paper and a pencil so you can take notes will be provided. Stay calm, and do your best.



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