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Here at toefl, we know that your testing preferences vary, so we're proud to offer our exam two different ways, either at an authorized test center or at home, guided by a live human proctor.

To book under either testing option, you'll first create an account on the official TOEFL website.

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You'll just need a valid email and personal information that matches the identification you'll use on test day.

Next, you'll choose your test location and select your date and time.

We recommend picking a test date at least two to three months before your earliest admissions deadline to ensure your scores will be reported in time.

This also gives you enough time to retest if needed.

On the preparation front, you don't want any surprises on test day, so make sure to first familiarize yourself with the TOEFL format, including the sections Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking, which are taken in that order.

You can also take advantage of the official TOEFL Prep resources available through your DTS account, including free and paid sample tests to practice each section.

We also recommend setting a study schedule, aiming for at least five hours per week and spreading your practice across several days leading up to the test.

And remember, all of your English training up to today also counts on test day.

If you're taking the exam at a test center, you'll want to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Bring your approved photo identification and make sure to check local rules, as these do vary by country.

We also recommend bringing two forms of identification if you can, just to play it safe before the exam in a test center, you'll also receive note taking materials, headphones and a mic for speaking.

If you're taking the exam at home, you'll want to test your equipment and download our test app before test day.

To ensure you have the right setup, you'll need a computer and a second device.

To download the test app, just go to your MyToefl dashboard.

The app will also coach you through equipment checks, ensuring that you have all the devices needed for test day.

On test day, you'll be able to check in for the exam 15 minutes before your scheduled test time.

Once check in is complete, the proctor will guide you through the start of the exam and for more information on both the test center and at home experience, you can always visit our Toefl website.

After January 2026, we'll be sending scores faster in just three days.

You view them online in your ETS account and order additional score reports for universities.