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It is an admission requirement for nonnative English speakers at many colleges and universities in more than 130 countries worldwide.  \nHow do I apply for TOEFL?  \nFor the iBT test, online registration is the [easiest method. Go to](easiest method. Go to www.toefl.org)[ www.toefl.org](easiest method. Go to www.toefl.org), create a profile, register and pay for the TOEFL iBT test, and designate who should receive your score reports. It is important that you remember your username and password, so that you can return after you test and view your scores online.  \nRemember: registration closes 7 days before your test date! Late registration closes 3 days before your test date (not including the day of the test) and has a late fee.  \nThe PBT test is offered 6 times a year and you can register online or [by mail. Visit](by mail. Visit www.toefl.org)[ www.toefl.org](by mail. Visit www.toefl.org)  \nHow much does TOEFL cost?  \nThe PBT fee is US$160. The iBT fee varies per country. Visit  \n[www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cgi?test=toefl](www.ets.org/bin/getprogram.cgi?test=toefl) to see the fee applicable to your country.  \nHow do I get my scores?  \nThe iBT TOEFL scores are posted online usually within 15 days after the test date, then mailed to you  and the institutions you selected. Included with your registration fees are (a) 1 score report for you;  and (b) up to 4 official score reports that ETS will send directly to the institutions selected as score   recipients.   \nThe PBT TOEFL, scores will be mailed to you and the institutions you selected about 5 weeks after the test date.  \nYou may receive your scores by phone before receiving your copy by mail. Visit:  \n[www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=f118af5e44df](www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=f118af5e44df)[ ](www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=f118af5e44df)4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=10c4197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD  \nHow long are scores valid?  \nThey are valid for 2 years.   \nWhat should I bring on test day?  \nYou must bring valid identification and your registration number on test day.   \nHow do I order additional score reports?  \nThe easiest way is to order online. The fee is US17 per report. Log in to your TOEFL iBT account and click \"Register for a Test/Order Score Reports\" on your home page. Pay by credit or debit card. The scores will be mailed within 4 to 7 business days after the request is received.  \nWhat is IELTS?  \nThe International English Language Testing System tests the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. You can choose from two types of IELTS test: Academic or General Training, depending on whether you want to study, work or migrate.  \nIELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) and delivered through more than 500 locations in 120 countries.  \nWho accepts IELTS?  \nIELTS is accepted by more than 6000 organizations worldwide. These include universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies and multinational companies. To search for a recognizing institution, please visit: [http://bandscore.ielts.org/](http://bandscore.ielts.org/ and)[ and](http://bandscore.ielts.org/ and) select your country and institution.  \nWhere and when can I take IELTS?  \nSearch for your nearest test center on the IELTS Worldwide Search at [www.ielts.org/test_centre_search/search_results.aspx](www.ielts.org/test_centre_search/search_results.aspx).  \nIELTS is available on 48 fixed dates a year. 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