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Facts verified Oct 29, 2026 against ETS. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
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| Item | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Time limit (TOEFL iBT) | Approximately 2 hours; adaptive timing varies | ETS |
| Exam fee (TOEFL iBT) | Varies by location; US$49 express registration fee | ETS |
| Retake policy (TOEFL iBT) | Unlimited attempts; not more than once in a 3-day period | ETS |
| Validity (TOEFL iBT) | 2 years from the test date | ETS |
| Delivery (TOEFL iBT) | Test center or at home | ETS |
| Delivery (TOEFL iBT Home Edition) | Computer-based at home with live human proctoring | ETS |
| Score release (TOEFL iBT) | 3 days after the test date | ETS |
| Late registration deadline (TOEFL iBT) | Express online registration closes 2 days before the test date | ETS |
| Registration deadline (TOEFL iBT) | Regular online registration closes 7 full days before the test date | ETS |
| Registration deadline (TOEFL iBT Home Edition) | Register at least 24 hours in advance | ETS |
| Registration opens (TOEFL iBT) | Online (ETS account) or by phone | ETS |
| Testing window (TOEFL iBT Home Edition) | 24 hours a day, 4 days a week | ETS |
| Testing window (TOEFL iBT — test center) | More than 170 administrations per year | ETS |
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