PRESS RELEASE - First Launch of TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) and TPO Practice Session

Sep 30, 2026

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Press release announcing the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority’s first launch of TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) and the TPO Practice Session. It addresses the need for TOEFL iBT preparation materials aligned with the test mode and standards since TOEFL iBT’s introduction. The release explains main features including online skills practice, instant scores and feedback, and session score report review, and details ordering, payment methods, submission channels, fees, business hours, and relevant deadlines.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

TOEFL Practice Online (TPO)

TPO Practice Session

Order / Application Counter and Business Hours

Ordering Procedures

Payment

Submission of Order / Application Form

By Post

By Hand

Order Confirmation

Application Confirmation

Order / Application Fee

Timetable for TPO Practice Session

PRESS RELEASE The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority First Launch of TOEFL PRACTICE ONLINE (TPO) and TPO Practice Session Since Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT) was introduced by Educational Testing Service (ETS)– the TOEFL examining body – in November 2006, there has long been a lack of test preparation materials in line with the actual testing mode and standards. To help millions of students preparing for TOEFL iBT every year and to provide “mock test”, ETS is now launching TOFEL Practice Online (TPO) as the official test preparation web site for the test. Candidates can purchase the TPO or register the TPO Practice Session through the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. Details of order placing for TPO and registration are as follows: 1. INTRODUCTION (1) TOEFL PRACTICE ONLINE (TPO) To help millions of students preparing for TOEFL iBT, ETS is now launching TPO as the official test preparation web site for the test. Main Features of TPO 􀂋 An exclusive test preparation product which offers a variety of TOEFL iBT practice tests, including the previously tested TOEFL iBT questions. 􀂋 A unique opportunity for candidates to practise applying all the 4 skills of English Language (i.e. Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) to answer test questions online. 􀂋 Provides students with instant scores and feedback directly from the TOEFL examination board. 􀂋 The score reports contain information such as the total number of correct responses, scaled scores, performance rating of the reading and speaking sessions, and feedback analysis that describes the students’ performance level in each skilled area. 􀂋 After completing the test, students can review their total scores and scores of individual sessions. (2) TPO Practice Session TPO Practice Session is a TOEFL iBT “mock test” opportunity offered by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) . Main Features of TPO Practice Session 􀂋 Tips on online registration of TOEFL iBT and selection of exam centers 􀂋 A mock test conducted at one of the live TOEFL iBT test centers, in which the applicants can experience going through an internet-based exam with past TOEFL papers and actually try the specially designed headsets and microphones used in the Speaking and Listening sessions of the live tests. Coaching on the use of the test equipment will be provided. 􀂋 The 5-hour Practice Session consists of a half-hour teaching and a 4.5-hour mock test. 􀂋 The TPO can be brought home by the participants for further practice and review of their score reports. 2. ORDER / APPLICATION COUNTER AND BUSINESS HOURS (Application form can be downloaded at [http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk:8001/doc/iped/TPO_application_form.pdf](http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk:8001/doc/iped/TPO_application_form.pdf) ) | Order / Application Counter | Business Hours | | --- | --- | | Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority San Po Kong Office
International and Professional Examinations Division
3/F, 17 Tseuk Luk Street San Po Kong, Kowloon | Weekdays 8:30 [a.m. to 5:00](a.m. to 5:00) p. m.
Saturdays 9:00 [a.m. to 12:00](a.m. to 12:00) noon Closed on Sundays & General Holidays | 3. ORDERING PROCEDURES (1) Payment (a) Paid by Demand Note Applicants can settle the payment for TPO / TPO Practice Session at any branch of the Hang Seng Bank with the demand note supplied and keep the receipt issued by the bank as evidence of payment. DO NOT pay through an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) or send payment through the post. Applicants should note that the fee for TPO is for ordering TPO only and the fee for TPO Practice Session covers BOTH TPO and a practice session. Demand note can be obtained from the above order / application counter. Arrangement may also be made for the demand note to be sent to the applicants by mail. Applicants are requested to send their written requests to the order / application counter with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (HK$

FAQs

What are TPO and TPO Practice Session used for?

They provide TOEFL iBT preparation aligned with the actual testing mode. TPO offers online practice, while TPO Practice Session offers a mock test experience at a live test center.

What main features does TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) include?

TPO provides TOEFL iBT practice tests, online practice across Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, instant scores and feedback, and the ability to review total and session scores after completion.

How are payments and applications submitted?

Payments can be made using a demand note at Hang Seng Bank branches or by cheque submitted to the order/application counter. Applications can be submitted by post or by hand, and applicants must follow confirmation and admission requirements for the practice session.

Sep 30, 2026

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