TOEFL test score Information

TOEFL test score requirements:

Rest assured, there’s no passing or failing score. Score requirements are established by individual colleges and universities; check your selected schools to learn their required TOEFL test scores.

You will receive a score on each section (a score of 0-30), and a total score for the entire test (0-120). To earn a score on the TOEFL test, you must do all of the following:

  -   Answer at least 1 question in the Reading section

  -   Answer at least 1 question in the Listening section

  -   Write at least 1 essay in the Writing section

  -   Finish at least 1 task in the Speaking section

How the test is scored:

The TOEFL test is scored using both automated computer scoring and human raters (highly trained professionals) to ensure unbiased and accurate results for all four TOEFL test sections.

And only the TOEFL test uses a network of multiple, rigorously-trained human raters to score the test anonymously, using a quality-control process that meets the highest standards of fairness and objectivity. No other English-language test uses these methods, which can prevent inconsistencies in scoring.

Why is this an advantage for you? It means your score is an accurate, comprehensive and trusted assessment of your English skills — for you and the universities considering you for admission.

Getting your scores:

Your scores will be posted online, usually within 2 weeks after the test date. They are also mailed to you and the universities or institutions you selected.

Included with your registration fees are:

  -   1 print and 1 online score report for you

  -   Up to 4 official score reports that ETS will send directly to the universities, institutions or agencies you select when you register; you can decide where to send them up to the day before you take the test

You can send additional score reports to as many institutions as you choose, for a small fee.