{"theme":"toefl-xlight","headingTag":"h3","goBackText":"Back","title":"Scores and Score Reports","searchPlaceholder":"Search","searchEnable":true,"errorMessage":"Your search didn’t yield any results. Please try using a different keyword.","tableborder":true,"dataLayer":{"brand":"TOEFL","pageCategory":"toefl"},"questions":[{"title":"When will my scores be available?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eYour scores will be available in your \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/mytoefl\"\u003eETS account\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;4–8 days after your test. The exact date you can expect to receive your official scores will be displayed at the end of your TOEFL iBT test.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA PDF version of your score report will be made available for download 24-48 hours after you receive your official scores.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Where can I find my TOEFL iBT scores?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the test, you will be able to view your unofficial Reading and Listening scores, to get an idea of how you performed on the test.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYour official scores will be posted in your ETS account 4–8 days after your test. The exact date you can expect to receive your official scores will be displayed at the end of your test.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you requested a paper score report during registration, it will be mailed to you.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How can I get my TOEFL iBT scores faster?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eExpress shipping is available in several countries and territories for paper score reports sent to the test taker, for a fee. Express score reports are usually delivered 2–5 business days after test scores are confirmed or the additional score report is ordered. If express shipping is an option for your location, you will have the option to select it during test registration or when ordering an additional score report.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"What information is on my TOEFL iBT score report?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eYour test taker score report includes the total score and section scores from a single test date, and your MyBest scores, which are the highest section scores from all valid test dates, and the sum of those scores.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can view additional score information in your ETS account, including:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eYour proficiency level for each section of the test.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFeedback on which Reading and Listening question types you’ve successfully demonstrated, and which are still developing.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA closer look at your Speaking and Writing skills, with insights into your language use, grammar, mechanics and more.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSample high-scoring Speaking and Writing responses with explanations to help you practice and improve.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"What do institutions see when I send my TOEFL iBT scores?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eInstitutions will see your section scores and total scores from test day, as well as your. \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/understand-scores.html\"\u003eMyBest scores\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInstitutions that receive scores through the ETS Data Manager will also have access to Speaking and Writing samples from your test.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How long are TOEFL iBT scores valid? When do they expire?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eTOEFL iBT scores are valid for 2 years from the test date. Scores will not be reported or sent by ETS after 2 years.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Can I use TOEFL iBT MyBest scores (superscores) when I apply to a university?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eEach institution sets its own score requirements, so it’s important to check with the institutions where you are applying, to confirm whether they accept MyBest scores.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Can I get a PDF version of my TOEFL iBT score report?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003ePDF score reports are ready for download 1 day after you receive your scores in your ETS account.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Why are the Reading and Listening scores shown at the end of the test unofficial?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eAll scores are required to go through ETS quality checks before they are officially released. It is possible that the scores could change due to the statistical analysis performed after the test to ensure accuracy.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Will my unofficial Reading or Listening score change?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eIt is rare, but possible that your score will change after the required ETS quality checks that include statistical analysis to ensure accuracy. This is why the scores are unofficial until you receive them in your account.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":" What is a good TOEFL iBT score?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eA good TOEFL iBT score for you is the score you need to meet the English-language requirements of the institutions where you are applying.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInstitutions’ requirements vary, so be sure to check the requirements with them directly.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, elite universities may require a total score of 100 or more. Mid-tier universities may require around 80. Some programs have section score requirements in addition to a total score.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"What do my TOEFL iBT scores mean? How do I interpret my scores?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eEach of the four test sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) has a score range of 0–30. The total score is the sum of the four section scores. See the proficiency levels and performance descriptors for each section on the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/understand-scores.html\"\u003eUnderstanding Your Scores\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How do TOEFL iBT scores compare with IELTS scores or the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eYou can view the score comparison tables for IELTS and the CEFR on the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/institutions/ibt/compare-scores.html\"\u003eComparing Your Scores\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How do I know what TOEFL iBT scores institutions accept?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eInstitutions set their own TOEFL iBT score requirements, so be sure to check with them directly about what scores they accept. Most institutions post this information on their website.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How do I send my TOEFL iBT scores to institutions? How much does it cost?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eScores will automatically be sent to the institutions you choose as part of your test registration. You can send scores to up to 4 institutions at no additional charge.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional score reports can be ordered after your test in your ETS account for US$25 each.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSee additional details on the \u003ca href\u003d\"/content/ets-org/language-master/en/home/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/send-scores.html\"\u003eSending Scores\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"How do I know an institution received my scores?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial score reports for the TOEFL iBT test will be sent to your designated recipients within 11 business days after your test. It could be sooner, depending on what score delivery method each specific institution uses. You should contact each institution directly to confirm they have received your scores.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Why might an institution not receive my TOEFL iBT scores?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eIf your scores are canceled for any reason before they are released, they will not be sent to you or the institutions you selected.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eScores can be canceled due to testing irregularities, identification discrepancies, misconduct, plagiarism, or any other reason that would make them invalid.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf your scores are canceled after they have been sent to institutions, the institutions will be notified.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll inquiries about score cancellations should be directed to the ETS Office of Testing Integrity:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin-left: 40.0px;\"\u003eEmail: TSReturns@ets.org\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin-left: 40.0px;\"\u003ePhone: 1-800-750-6991 (U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin-left: 80.0px;\"\u003e1-609-406-5430 (all other locations)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style\u003d\"margin-left: 40.0px;\"\u003eMonday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Eastern Time New York) (except for U.S. holidays)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Can I cancel my TOEFL iBT scores before an institution sees them?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the test, after you see your unofficial Reading and Listening scores, you will have the option to report or cancel your scores. If you choose to cancel your scores, you must cancel all sections. Your scores won’t be reported to you or to any score recipients, and you won’t receive a refund of your test fee. If you choose to report your scores, they cannot be canceled.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you change your mind, your canceled scores can be reinstated via your ETS account within 60 days after your test date, for a fee. Your scores will be reinstated and reported to you and any designated institutions approximately 3 weeks after receipt of your request and payment.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you order additional score reports after the test, once the order is placed, it cannot be canceled.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Can I appeal my TOEFL iBT scores?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eYou can request a score review for your Speaking and/or Writing section up to 30 days after your test, for a fee.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can’t request a score review if you have already requested that your scores be sent to any institution or agency.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReading and Listening scores cannot be reviewed or appealed.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"},{"title":"Will an institution see all of my TOEFL iBT scores if I took the test more than once?","accordionContent":"\u003cp\u003eInstitutions will see all of the scores that you have chosen to send to them. When you send scores, you are sending them from one specific test date, and they include your MyBest scores (which may have section scores from different test dates).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"}]}