TOEFL Frequently Asked Question

1. When was TOEFL established? 

 

Answer.

In 1964, the first TOEFL test was offered to the students and after that, there have been many changes and revised versions of the test which includes the introduction of TOEFL IBT in 2005. The TOEFL test is used by more than 130 countries for testing the English language proficiency of students for admission purposes.  .

 

 

2. When was TOEFL IBT introduced?

 

Answer.

The TOEFL internet-based test (IBT) was first taken by the students in 2005. In 1964, the first TOEFL test was offered to the students and after that, there  have been many changes and revised versions of the test which includes the introduction of TOEFL IBT in 2005.

 

 

 

3. When was TOEFL introduced?

 

Answer.

In 1964, the first TOEFL test was offered to the students and after that, there have been many changes and revised versions of the test which includes the

introduction of TOEFL IBT in 2005. The TOEFL test is used by more than 130 countries for testing the English language proficiency of students for admission purposes.

 

 

 

4. When do the TOEFL exam dates open?

 

Answer.

Students can look at all the available dates and test centers on the official website of the TOEFL website. The TOEFL IBT is provided more than 60 times a

year at test centers all over the world. You just have to create a TOEFL IBT account to view the available dates and then you can decide whichever date is convenient

for you.

 

 

 

5. When are the TOEFL scores announced?

 

Answer.

 

You will receive your TOEFL scores in approximately 6 days after your test  date. You will receive an email when the TOEFL scores are available and you can

access these scores from your ETS account or official TOEFL application. 

 

6. When do TOEFL scores reach universities?

 

Answer. It takes approximately 13 days (after your test date) to send out your official scores to the designations you select before you take the test. However, after

 

they are put in the mail, it takes more 7 to 10 days to reach their respective destinations. This is the approximate time required only for US universities. Universities outside the US require 4 to 6 weeks to reach their destinations.

 

 

7. Where are TOEFL scores accepted?

 

Answer.

 

TOEFL scores are accepted in more than 130 countries across the world in around 10,000+ colleges and universities. Countries like the United States, UK,

Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and European countries have the top universities which accept TOEFL scores.

 

 

8. Where is TOEFL done in Kenya?

 

Answer.

 

IELTS testing centers in Kenya are:

 

1. ITTS Eldoret, Ronald Ngala Street, Eldoret – Kenya.

 

2. Compute Pride, 1st Floor Icea Building, Nairobi – Kenya.

 

3. Graffins College, Westlands Road 08, Nairobi – Kenya. 4. Learning and testing services E.A. LTD, Upper hill road, Nairobi – Kenya.  .

 

 

9. Why is the TOEFL required?

 

Answer.

 

Abroad universities and graduate schools in an English Speaking country require TOEFL scores to gauge the English language proficiency of the applicants.

So if you are an international student who wants to pursue higher education in a country where the primary language is English then mostly you’ll have to include

TOEFL scores in your application.

 

 

 

10. Which TOEFL should I take?

 

Answer. There are 3 types of TOEFL tests – TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT), TOEFL 

 

Internet-Based Test (IBT), and TOEFL Institutional Testing Program. Currently,

 

TOEFL IBT is the most commonly taken test which is also mostly accepted by universities because it covers the testing of all your communication skills.

 

 

 

11. Who conducts the TOEFL exam?

 

Answer. The ‘Educational Testing Service’ which is based in the US conducts and administers the TOEFL test. ETS has appointed several testing agencies in various countries that are franchisees of the ETS to conduct the TOEFL. ETS is responsible for setting the questions and sending the scores to the students/test-takers.