TOEFL - Test Dates & Locations - Timings for Candidates - Institutional & Department Codes - Validation Period - Score Acceptance - Test Prep & Resources

Sep 30, 2026

Comprehensive guidance for TOEFL iBT test takers, covering scheduling and authorized locations worldwide, including Germany and the option for Special Home Edition during the pandemic. Details include score availability timing, lead-up planning recommendations, and provisions for special needs candidates. The document explains institutional and department code usage, recipient ordering, score report validity for 2 years, and how scores are assessed in the context of the full application. It also outlines minimum target scores, TOEFL MyBest acceptance policies, and a curated list of official prep resources and contacts.

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TOEFL - Test Dates & Locations

TOEFL - Timings for Candidates

TOEFL - Institutional DI code

TOEFL-Department code

TOEFL-Validation period

TOEFL-Score acceptance

TOEFL-Score display

TOEFL-MyBest Scores

TOEFL-Test prep & resources

TOEFL – Important contacts

TOEFL – Test Dates & Locations TOEFL tests are scheduled almost every Friday & Saturday (additional dates are available) in authorized test centers worldwide (80 centers in Germany) . Check for the next date / center near you As the pandemic continues, ETS is offering test taker the opportunity to take the test from home. When registering for a test taker can select “Special Home Edition” instead of time / location. The test fee for the TOEFL iBT is $ 260 in Germany (approx. 220 € depending on the current exchange rate, you find current rates and availability on the ETS site) . TOEFL – Timings for candidates Scores are available approximately 6 days after test day for the test taker in their online profile and shortly after for the institution. A 6-month lead-up planning, with the principle “first come, first serve” applies. To accommodate unexpected events, we advise to take the test around 2-3 months before any deadline. For candidates who want to apply for special needs , the individual evaluation would add to the timing (6-12 weeks) only after an approval was given candidates will get a test session assigned. TOEFL- Institutional DI code We can only accept official score report send directly by ETS as proof of your results test taker copies are NOT accepted. The student exchange office of Freie Universitaet Berlin is given access to a digital version of the TOEFL report. To enable the student exchange office of Freie Universitaet Berlin access to your score reports you need to provide our institutional code C507 when registering your test session or ordering additional score report in your online test profile. The test set up includes 4 free recipients which you can enter before the test. You can order more / add retrospectively recipient’s trough your online profile (a small administration fee applies) . TOEFL-Department code There is no department code, this can be left blank. TOEFL-Validation period The score report for the TOEFL iBT is valid for 2 years after the test day, to ensure adequate proficiency as certified. We are only accepting recent TOEFL scores, these should be no older than 24 months. TOEFL-Score acceptance We look at the TOEFL iBT score within the context of the student’s complete application and do not base our decisions strictly on single test scores. Good test results do not guarantee admission to the program; Test scores are considered alongside other application criteria as stated as official admission requirements. English language policies differ for divisions and programs, please look your desired program up to get informed about the specific requirements for admission. TOEFL-Score display The minimum required total score for the TOEFL iBT depends on the requirements of the partner universities (see call for applications at www.fu-berl[in.de/direktaustausch](in.de/direktaustausch)) As a guide, successful applicants have usually scored 90-100 on the TOEFL iBT. All sections of the TOEFL iBT will be considered. | TOEFL iBT | IELTS | CEFR | Skill level | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 46-59 | 5.5 | B1 | Vantage or upper intermediate | | 60-78 | 6 | | | | 79-93 | 6.5 | B2 | Effective operational proficiency | | 94-101 | 7 | | | | 102-109 | 7.5 | C1 | Expertise of proficiency | | 110-114 | 8 | | | | 115-117 | 8.5 | C1/C2 | Mastery of proficiency | | 118-120 | 9 | | | TOEFL-MyBest Scores Some institutions accept MyBest scores for the TOEFL iBT test, in addition to TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date. Most institutions only accept TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. TOEFL-Test prep & resources • Free TOEFL Online Course (MOOC) on the edX platform This course comes from the developers of the TOEFL test and gives a detailed insight into the test procedure and is therefore well suited for preparation. • Free TOEFL iBT practical test In addition to interactive tasks and questions, this includes the correspondi

FAQs

How often are TOEFL tests scheduled and where can candidates take them?

TOEFL tests are scheduled almost every Friday and Saturday in authorized test centers worldwide, including 80 centers in Germany.

When are TOEFL iBT scores available after the test day?

Scores become available approximately 6 days after the test day in the test taker’s online profile, and shortly after for the institution.

What is the TOEFL iBT score validation period and what is the age limit for accepted scores?

TOEFL iBT score reports are valid for 2 years after the test day, and accepted scores should be no older than 24 months.

Sep 30, 2026

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